single source justification - Giant Voice.pdf
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This document is a Single Source Justification for a simplified acquisition at Sheppard Air Force Base. The contract involves annual on-site preventative maintenance and emergency support for the Emergency Notification System (Giant Voice), a proprietary system owned by Acoustic Technology, Inc. (ATI). The justification details that ATI is the sole qualified vendor capable of loading, configuring, and maintaining the system's control station activation software, with a longstanding relationship with Sheppard Air Force Base dating back to 2009. The procurement is for annual maintenance with travel and per-diem expenses, and the contracting activity (82 CONS/PKAA) has determined that only a single source is reasonably available. A notice of intent to sole source will be posted to SAM.gov to allow potential unknown competitors to submit a proposal, with an anticipated award date of 29 September 2025.
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Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition)
20 Apr 2017 Page 1 of 220 Apr 2017 Page 1 of 2
Section A: General Contract Information
Contracting Activity: 82 CONS/PKAA
Project/Program Name: 82 CS Giant Voice Maintenance
Purchase Request/Identification Number: F3V3CA5115AW01
Estimated Contract Cost (including Options):
Section B: Description of the Supplies/Services Required
Giant Voice annual on-site preventative maintenance and emergency support-travel/per-diem
Section C: Justification for Soliciting from a Single Source or Brand Name
The Emergency Notification System, commonly known as the Giant Voice, is a proprietary system owned and operated by Acoustic Technology, Inc. (ATI). Due to its specialized nature, no other vendors are qualified or authorized to load, configure, or maintain the control station activation software. The system's maintenance and support are exclusively provided by ATI technicians, who are the original manufacturers and custodians of the system, ensuring a high level of expertise and reliability.
An analysis of records from the Federal Procurement Data System-Next Generation (FPDS-NG) confirms a longstanding relationship between Sheppard Air Force Base and ATI. Since 2009, Sheppard Air Force Base has relied on ATI's specialized services for the operation, maintenance, and support of the Emergency Notification System. This enduring partnership underscores ATI's unique capability and trusted status in providing continuous system support.
Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition
A comprehensive search was conducted within FPDS-NG to identify other potential vendors capable of fulfilling similar requirements. The results revealed that ATI remains the sole provider responsible for the maintenance and support of its proprietary system. This exclusivity is driven by the proprietary nature of the technology and ATI's exclusive qualification and expertise in servicing the system, further emphasizing the necessity of continuing this partnership.
Section E: Steps to Preclude Future Single Source or Brand Name Awards
A notice of intent to sole source will be posted to SAM.gov to allow for unknown competitors to submit a proposal.
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
17-Jun-2025
Typed Name and Rank/Grade of Contracting Officer
Kyle J. Contreras / Contracting Officer
Signature of Contracting Officer
20 Apr 2017 Page 2 of 2
Date
23-Jun-2025
Typed Name and Rank/Grade of Approving Official
Steven B. Taylor / Flight Chief
Signature of Approving Official
20 Apr 2017 Page of 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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| Date: 17-Jun-2025 |
| Date: 23-Jun-2025 |
| Name: Kyle J. Contreras / Contracting Officer |
| Name: Steven B. Taylor / Flight Chief |
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