Single Source Justification-DC 150 Ohm__r_Redacted.pdf

This Single Source Justification document details a procurement by the 552 Operations Group (OG) for new 150 Ohm David Clark headsets to resolve a safety issue discovered during Upgraded AWACS DRAGON Flight Deck testing. The procurement (Purchase Request F4YAL5129AW02) involves acquiring headsets specifically to address a critical communication problem where flight test discovered a 1-second transmission delay that could potentially lead to safety of flight issues.

Market research confirmed David Clark is the only vendor with the required 150 Ohm specification headset and mic assembly available, justifying the single-source procurement. The document indicates the E-3 System Program Office must certify headsets from different manufacturers for future use on the Dragon E-3 platform to prevent continued brand-specific awards. The procurement is not considered a Bridge Action, and the contracting officer has determined that the circumstances warrant a single-source procurement as reasonably available under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) guidelines.