single_source_justification barrier training.pdf

Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition)

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Section A: General Contract Information

Is this a Bridge Action as defined in the AF Bridge Action Reduction Plan? Yes No

379 ECONSContracting Activity:

Barrier Maintenance Training Project/Program Name:

TBDPurchase Request / Local ID Number:

Estimated Contract Cost (including Options):

Section B: Description of the Supplies/Services Required

Global Data Specialist will be providing hands-on training for Barrier Maintenance, Airfield Management, and will go into full detail of the "Bug Out" procedures designed for the governments Air Traffic Controllers and Tower. The training will include intimate troubleshooting of various sensors and equipment communication devices.

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

Global Data Specialist is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and the sole designer of the specific system installed at AUAB. The system was not a standard off the shelf product but was uniquely designed and engineered to meet the specific operational demands of the governments airfield. As the OEM, Global Data Specialist holds exclusive knowledge of the system’s architecture, calibration specifications, and maintenance requirements. No other known vendor possesses the requisite design and engineering data to provide accurate, certified training.

The training will be delivered by the same lead technician who conducted the initial installation of the BAK-14/PAACS system at AUAB. This individual possesses an unparalleled level of hands on experience with our exact configuration. This continuity ensures the training is not generic; it will be tailored to our system's specific operational history, unique calibration needs, and required parts inventory. This eliminates the significant risks associated with a third party vendor attempting to learn a custom designed system.

The Aircraft Arresting System is a critical safety component for airfield operations. Awarding this training to any vendor other than the OEM would introduce unacceptable risks

Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition

Due to the proprietary nature of the custom designed system, efforts to obtain competition are not feasible. Global Data Specialist is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and the only vendor with the essential design data, proprietary knowledge, and certified expert personnel required to perform the training safely and effectively. Soliciting other sources would be impractical as no other vendor has the requisite information or experience, which would introduce unacceptable risks to personnel and mission critical equipment.

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

To preclude future single source situations for new system acquisitions, the following steps could be taken:

1. Negotiate the inclusion of a comprehensive training package for the life of the system as part of the initial procurement.

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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.

10-Feb-2026

Date

Pedro Herrera / SrA / USAF

Typed Name and Rank/Grade of Contracting Officer Signature of Contracting Officer

April 2021 Page of Section A: General Contract Information Is this a Bridge Action as defined in the AF Bridge Action Reduction Plan?

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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