Single Source Justification-Fire Prev.Edu Trailer_CO Signed_Redacted.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: 316 CES/CEF

Project/Program Name: Fire Prevention Education Trailer Upgrade

Purchase Request / Local ID Number: Planning PR F1D3254135A001

Estimated Contract Cost (including Options): $34,999.00

Section B: Description of the Supplies/Services Required

Joint Base Andrews Fire Department requires a software and hardware upgrade to the current Fire Education training trailer.

LION Fire Safety Trailer Upgrade:

- LION Primary Smart Prop Computer Upgrade

- Hardware & Software

- New remote controls

- New router and cellular card

- Connect all accessory props to new prop computers

- Replacement of all smoke machines

- Replacement of extinguisher batteries

- Re-training and certification of primary operators

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

The Fire Department training trailer was purchased from Lion First Responders in 2018. This is a single source and Brand name of the company that it was purchased from. The Company has submitted a proprietary letter acknowledging only the company trained technician can make required upgrades to hardware and software to the trailer.

Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition

Lion First Responders is the sole manufacture and servicing agency of the current Fire Prevention Education Trailer. The the company's technicians are the only authorized technical team to provide upgrades to hardware and software on the trailer.

This has been determined as a sole source effort and requirement.

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

The Fire Department training trailer was purchased from Lion First Responders. This is a single source and Brand name of the company that it was purchased from. They are the only authorized service providers to make required upgrades.

The Fire Department could increase compaction by providing salient characteristics that lists the required training objectives for a Joint Base Andrews Fire Prevention Education Trailer. The Fire Department could also conduct market research to include site visit to view the possible options in fire prevention education trailer. Market research performed by procurement has revealed that "Mr. Mobile Concept Factory"is another supplier of similar fire prevention education trailers for future efforts or consideration.

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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.

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Typed Name and Rank/Grade of Contracting Officer

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