Sole Source (Including Brand Name) Justification Redacted.pdf

This document is a Sole Source (Including Brand Name) Justification form for a federal contract opportunity. The 23rd Contracting Squadron at Moody AFB, GA seeks to procure 2 Thales Edge-Lite systems using Simplified Acquisition Procedures for Certain Commercial Items (IAW FAR 13.5 and at a firm-fixed price). The requirement is for a network system that can integrate multiple different capes into a consolidated structure, capable of taking tactical operational data from multiple radios, TAK devices, and Link 16 equipment. The system must be portable (under 100lbs), self-contained, weatherized, and able to support commercial and military travel with electronic and FSR support needs.

Market research was conducted via a Government Point Entry (GPE) posting on 09 April 2025 for six days. After outreach to potential vendors, no companies could fully meet the technical requirements. Thales Defense and Security Inc. was ultimately identified as the only vendor capable of providing the Edge-Lite system. The contract has a funding level between >SAT and ≤$750K, with the contracting activity utilizing AFFARS 5313.501 - 10 U.S.C. 3572 as the procurement authority. The justification is an individual contract type, with coordination and approvals completed in August 2025.