Single Source Justification 2025-Signed_1_Redacted.pdf

This Single Source Justification document details a contract for UNIFY CONSOLE ANNUAL MAINTENANCE for the Air Force, specifically the 78th Air Base Wing/Communications Directorate. The contract seeks to renew maintenance for the UNIFY/MCS system, which is a critical communication platform used across Air Force agencies, including the Air Force Reserve Command Head Quarters and Airfield Management. The previous contract expires on July 17, 2025, and the new contract aims to cover one year with options for two additional years, with a contract renewal requested from July 2025 to July 2028.

The document justifies the single-source procurement with MCS of Tampa, Inc. by highlighting the system's unique configuration and extensive use across multiple Air Force platforms, including the Air Defense Communications System (ADCS) in CONUS, Alaska, and Hawaii. Efforts to find alternative vendors were unsuccessful due to the specialized nature of the UNIFY/MCS systems. The government plans to scan the market frequently for potential competitors and prepare future requirement descriptions to encourage open competition, acknowledging the current sole-source nature of the procurement.