single_source_justification_(2).pdf

Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition)

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20 Apr 2017 FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Page 1 of 1

Section A: General Contract Information

Contracting Activity: 366 Contracting Squadron

Project/Program Name: 366 FW CAT Upgrade

Purchase Request/Identification Number:

Estimated Contract Cost (including Options):

Section B: Description of the Supplies/Services Required

Two 65" video displays, 3 HDMI input sources and associated programming for system functionality. This system is utilized for Crisis Action Team (CAT) which consists of the 366 FW Commander, all Group Commanders, and affected squadron commanders.

Section C: Justification for Soliciting from a Single Source or Brand Name

IAW with the attached email dated 19 Dec 17 from AAtronics LLC which states that if any other company adds new displays or connections to the system it will void the warranty on the original system.. Additionally, FA4897-17-P-0058, awarded 20 Sep 17, required AATronics to provide the government with "a one-year service agreement" that would cover all equipment, software, installation including cabling, physical workmanship, and general display operation."

Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition

The EOC/CAT system RFQ was originally posted to AFWAY on two separate occasions and resulted in no quotes being received.

Solicitation FA4897-17-Q-0055 was posted to FBO.gov on 15 Sep 17 for a period of 5 days with only one quote being received AATronics LLC.

Section E: Steps to Preclude Future Single Source or Brand Name Awards

Until such time as there is no longer a warranty held by AATronics LLC additional market research will be conducted in the form of Sources Sought notices on FBO and GSA E-Buy to determine if there additional sources in the market place.

Section F: Contracting Officer's Determination

I have determined, in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), that the circumstances of this contract action deem only a single source is reasonably available.

Date

20-Dec-2017

Typed Name and Rank/Grade of Contracting Officer

Monica H. Bardsley, GS-12

Signature of Contracting Officer

Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition) 20 Apr 2017 Page of Section A: General Contract Information Section B: Description of the Supplies/Services Required Section C: Justification for Soliciting from a Single Source or Brand Name Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition Section E: Steps to Preclude Future Single Source or Brand Name Awards Section F: Contracting Officer's Determination I have determined, in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), that the circumstances of this contract action deem only a single source is reasonably available.

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