Sole Source JA - RANGER AGE_Redacted.pdf

This document is a Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition) for the USAFE-AFAFRICA Aerospace Ground Equipment (AGE) Units at Ramstein Air Base. The procurement is for a software program called RANGER, developed by Stone Aircraft Maintenance Solutions, to track and dispatch AGE equipment across multiple USAFE locations. The system will include 21 RANGER devices (mobile-data enabled iPads), ancillary equipment, high-speed mobile data service, 24/7 customer support, updates, and a MAJCOM Dashboard. The contract is for a 12-month period, with the contracting activity being the 764th Enterprise Sourcing Squadron.

Market research revealed this is currently the only software of its kind for the Department of Defense, supporting management and monitoring of over 350 pieces of heavy equipment. The contracting officer conducted research and found no other contractors capable of immediate development, noting that creating a new solution would pose significant operational risks to USAFE flying operations. The document indicates that as the first software of its kind, the market is expected to develop similar solutions in the future, potentially driving innovation and cost efficiencies. The contracting officer determined that a single source procurement is reasonable, with the contract date set for 01-Aug-2025.