Single Source Justification - C-17 BLOS L3Harris - CO Signed_Redacted.pdf

Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition)

CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION

April 2021 CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION Page 1 of 2April 2021 CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION Page 1 of 2

Section A: General Contract Information

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

Contracting Activity: AFTC/PZZG

Project/Program Name: C-17 BLOS

Purchase Request / Local ID Number:

Estimated Contract Cost (including Options):

Section B: Description of the Supplies/Services Required

This is a Brand Name acquisition for PRC-117G radios and including SATURN and MUOS waveform software updates from L3 Harris Technologies, Inc to support the mission of the C-17.

1) AN/PRC-117G(V)1(C), RADIO ASSY, TYPE I MULTIBAND MANPACK, W/GPS, W/WB, QTY 2

2) 12043-8940-0011, SW, FACTORY OPTION, SATURN, QTY 2

3) 12043-8940-0012, SW, FACTORY OPTION, MUOS., QTY 2

We expect this to result in award of a new Firm Fixed Price contract.

The Contracting Officer will determine Fair and Reasonable pricing IAW FAR 13.106-3.

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

L3 Harris is the only company that supplies PRC-117G radios that has modem waveforms which meet the Mil-STD 188-141B. It also meets Crypto Modernization compliant encryption. This is the only radio, at the present time, capable of supporting operationally representative C-17 BLOS tests. L3Harris radios are required because they will enable tests to be operationally representative. In addition, these radios from L3 Harris have the required capability of non secure and secure voice V/UHF, HAVEQUICK, IW, SINCGARS, MUOS, and SATURN. They are also able to load and operate secure COMSEC keys (KY-58 and TSV). L3 Harris radios are the only current Air to Ground radios that are approved by the 412th Communication Squadron.

This brand will also be compatible with other radios on base which will alleviate risk of programs delays if something breaks or an accessory is needed. Pursuing a brand that is compatible with radios currently in use for testing is also an economical option for the Government as there will be no need to replace current, usable equipment.

This acquisition is conducted under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 1901 as implemented by FAR 13.501(a)(1)(ii) which allows other than full and open competition when the supplies or services requested by an agency are available from only one responsible source.

Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition

Based on a google search no other vendor carries the L3 Harris product that needs to be purchased. In addition, Contracting had previously reached out to L3 Harris to verify if their radios are sole source or if they have authorized resellers. The vendor stated they do not have formal authorized resellers or distributors, but they do business through qualified, responsible businesses who are authorized to receive the product and resell to the US Government upon the provision of a US Government contract number. They do not have a list of businesses who are authorized to receive the products and then resell to the US Government, but if an RFQ gets publicly posted on SAM.gov or gets put onto an IDIQ (NASA SEWP or DLA TLS) and a third party company asks for a quote based on that, they will respond to the company with a quote.

Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition)

CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION

April 2021 CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION Page 2 of 2

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

The 418th Squadron will continuously survey the marketplace to identify radios with similar capabilities of the ones manufactured by L3 Harris. In the meanwhile, L3 Harris radios will be used until the 418th Squadrons finds an advanced upgraded item that outperforms the existing radios.

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

26-Jul-2023

Typed Name and Rank/Grade of Contracting Officer

Adam R. Confer, NH03, Contracting Officer

Signature of Contracting Officer CONFER.ADAM.R. Digitally signed by

CONFER.ADAM.R

Date: 2023.07.26 13:16:36 -07'00'