single_source_justification -FAR Part 13.pdf

Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition)

Page 1 of 1Updated: 9 Jun 16

Section A: General Contract Information

Contracting Activity: 56 CONS

Project/Program Name: Unify Phone System Upgrade

Purchase Request/Identification Number: F2U0104129A002

Estimated Contract Cost (including Options): $438,257.94

Section B: Description of the Supplies/Services Required

Luke AFB Primary and Alternate Command Post Unify Communications system upgrade. Unify Open Space Voice IP-Based Solution. This requirement will also included 4 years of annual maintenance and support after the first 12 months of warranty period have expired.

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

The Unify system in place will be upgraded to a VOIP system and integrate with existing Unify radio interface units, ultra-High Frequency (UHF) and Land Mobile (LMR) Radios. The integration will also connect current required hotlines and phones lines such as the Secondary Crash Net, Base Defense Operations Center and the entry controller door phone. Due to the proprietary nature of the Unify system only Unify or authorized distributors can upgrade/support a Unify system. There is existing equipment that requires integration to the new VOIP system and phones. It is not in the best interest of the government to remove all components and equipment of the current Unify system and replace with an entirely new system.

Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition

MCS of Tampa is a small business with authority to upgrade, install and perform maintenance and service on Unify Systems.

There is not a reasonable expectation that 2 or more small businesses would be able to compete based on the proprietary rights of Unify.

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

There are currently no other authorized vendors that can support the Unify system. Ability to compete will be dependent on the Manufacturer to included vetted contractors in the authorized vendor pool or the government determines it to be in their best interest to acquire a new system versus an upgrade.

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

12-Jul-2024

Typed Name and Rank/Grade of Contracting Officer

Sara E. Lackey / GS-13

Signature of Contracting Officer

Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition) Page of Updated: 9 Jun 16 Section A: General Contract Information 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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