Single Source Justification_BUFFNET TACLAN.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

Contracting Activity: 5th Contracting Squadron

Project/Program Name: BuffNet TACLANE

Purchase Request / Local ID Number: F3C1PS5199AW01

Estimated Contract Cost (including Options): $35,145.00

Section B: Description of the Supplies/Services Required

The 5th OG needs software and equipment to restore functionality of 4 KG-175F TACLANES, including licensing and module upgrades. This procurement will fulfill the requirement to maintain a Mission Planning Network.

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

Currently, General Dynamics is the sole manufacturer, distributor, and owner of the Certified Type 1 Encryptor Product lines required to maintain the security and integrity of the network. Controlled Cryptographic Items (CCI Controlled Cryptographic Items (CCI) Products have reselling restrictions imposed by the National Security Agency (NSA).

Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition

The National Security Agency has zero approved third-party vendors that sell Controlled Cryptographic Items.

The Licenses and Modules are proprietary cryptological software and devices produced solely by General Dynamic.

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

To prevent future sole-source or brand-name awards for Cryptological Devices, we will continue to monitor NSA-authorized and certified sellers of cryptological devices.

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

25-Jul-2025

Typed Name and Rank/Grade of Contracting Officer

TSgt Alex Lloyd

Signature of Contracting Officer

Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition) 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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