Slice6 Brand Name Justification_Redacted.pdf

This is a Determination & Findings (D&F) document for a single-source acquisition justification by the Air Force Test Center (AFTC) at Pozzuoli, Italy. The acquisition seeks commercial data acquisition hardware, integration accessories, and software seat licenses to support the Bomber Mobile Data Acquisition System (BMDAS) through a competitive, commercial Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) purchase order using DTS (Diversified Technical Systems, Inc.) baseline part numbers.

The required instrumentation and baseline hardware includes SLICE6 AIR Miniature Data Acquisition Modules (6-channel modular architecture, 2 units), SLICE6 AIR Chain Modules (Part Number 13006-90460, 1 unit), SLICE6 AIR Interface Device and Cable Kits (Part Number 13006-90520, 1 unit), and Micro-D Connector Assemblies in 51-pin and 25-pin configurations (Part Numbers 80000-04123-R and 80000-07010-R, 2 units). The justification for sole-source acquisition is based on RFO 11.204(a)(2)(ii) (Brand Name authority), as the data acquisition environment for the Bomber Data Lab requires an unprecedented combination of micro-miniature packaging (maximum 50 grams/42 x 52 x 13 mm), severe dynamic load survivability (minimum 500 g operational shock), and native flight test network streaming protocols. The DTS SLICE6 AIR represents the prevailing commercial benchmark embodying these highly specialized criteria. The determination is dated September 4, 2026, and is signed by Contracting Officer Christina M. Day.