Single Source Justification - Redacted.pdf

This document is a Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition) for the 79th Rescue Squadron (79 RQS) detailing a procurement for four rugged laptops and four secure network devices. The contract, with a local ID number F1PT5D517A002, is specifically for GoSilent Cube secure network devices and Getac B360 rugged laptops with associated maintenance and VPN services. The acquisition is tailored to the operational requirements of the 79th Rescue Squadron and is critical for providing portable, encrypted network access for forward-deployed personnel in dynamic and harsh environments.

The document justifies the single-source procurement through comprehensive market research, noting that WAG (Weapons Alliance Group) is the sole distributor of these uniquely engineered systems. The equipment is designed for forward-edge secure communications, combining rugged hardware, portable encryption, and mission-ready configuration. The contracting activity (355 CONS) will ensure market research is completed and Defense Acquisition Framework (DAF) guidelines are followed to promote fairness. The contracting officer, Staff Sergeant Michael Ginyard, determined on September 18, 2025, that only a single source is reasonably available for meeting the squadron's urgent capability requirements.