Sole Source Justification L3 Harris Radios (6) Copy_Redacted.pdf

Sole Source (Including Brand Name) Justification - Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items

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NOTE: If a Justification was approved for the preceding acquisition, a copy of the approved Justification for the predecessor action must be included in the staff package for approval of the instant Justification. This applies to Justification staff packages that are submitted for review and approval at a level above the contracting officer. The predecessor Justification will be used as a reference document by the approving official.

Is this a new or amended J&A Document? New Amended ( Prior to Award Only! )

Is this a Bridge Action as defined in the AF Bridge Action Reduction Plan? Yes No

Funding level for this acquisition: > and < $ > $ and < $

Contracting Activity: 18th Contracting Squadron

Purchase Request / Local ID Number:

Program / Project (and PE, if applicable): Purchase of (6) RF radios and ancillary equipment

Program Type (PEO or Other Contracting): N/A

Authority: AFFARS 5313.501 - 10 U.S.C. 3572, Implementation of Simplified Acquisition Procedures (41 U.S.C. 1901)

AFFARS 5313.501 - 10 U.S.C. 3403, Special Emergency Procurement Authority (41 U.S.C. 1903)

Estimated Contract Cost (including options): $ Justification Type: Class Individual

COORDINATION ( AFFARS 5306.304(a))

Date

15 Aug 2024

Project Lead / Program Mgr / Requiring Activity Brandon Candanosa

18 CS/SCOT 634-3310

Signature

Date

15 Aug 2024

Contracting Officer SSgt Justin K. Townsend

18 CONS/PKA/ 634-4789

Signature

Date

15 Aug 2024

Local Legal Reviewer Mr. Kenneth McKay

18 WG/JAG/634-4920

Signature

APPROVAL (AFFARS 5306.304(a) )

Date

15 Aug 2024

Competition Advocate Maj Ashley Cunningham

AFICC/KH (OL-PAC)/ (808)449-8569

Signature

CANDANOSA.BRANDO

N.1537710256

Digitally signed by

CANDANOSA.BRANDON.1537710256

Date: 2024.08.15 13:30:17 +09'00'

TOWNSEND.JUSTIN.KA

LEB.1469987538

Digitally signed by

TOWNSEND.JUSTIN.KALEB.1469987538

Date: 2024.08.15 13:33:59 +09'00'

MCKAY.KENNETH.B.109

2405016

Digitally signed by

MCKAY.KENNETH.B.1092405016

Date: 2024.08.15 14:19:03 +09'00'

CUNNINGHAM.ASHLEY.

M.1366427127

Digitally signed by

CUNNINGHAM.ASHLEY.M.1366427127

Date: 2024.08.15 15:42:16 -10'00'

Sole Source (Including Brand Name) Justification - Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items

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I. Contracting Activity.

U.S. Air Force (USAF), Pacific Air Forces (PACAF), 18th Wing, 18th Contracting Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan

II. Nature and/or description of the action being processed.

Purchase of (6) RF radios and ancillary equipment

III. Description of supplies/services required to meet agency needs.

The required supplies are:

L3Harris AN/PRC-117G(V)1(C) Multiband Networking Manpack Radios

6 Falcon III MP Dismount Kit P/N:12006-0079-01

6 RF-3081 Diplexer Muos Kit P/N: 12006-8010-01

6 SW, Factory Option, Muos P/N: 12043-8940-0012

6 Cable ASSY, SPKR PWR, VAU P/N: 10535-0713-A025

6 Cable, Speaker Audio 25 feet P/N: 10535-0707-A025

6 Kit, FIII KDU, Green w/Ext Cable P/N: RF-300M-DK005

12 Handset, Modified H-250 P/N: 10075-1399

6 Speaker, Tactical, Green P/N: RF-5980-SA001

6 Cable Assy, J3, Ethernet, MP, 6 feet P/N: 12043-2760-A006

6 Battery Eliminator, Carc Green, NA Cord, EU Adap P/N: RF-5910-PS005

3 Contingency Communications Kit (CCK) P/N: 12206-2100-01

IV. Statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition.

DAFFARS 5313.501 - 10 U.S.C. 3572, Implementation of Simplified Acquisition Procedures and 41 U.S.C.

1901Simplified Acquisition Procedures

V. Demonstration that the contractor's unique qualifications or nature of the acquisition requires the use of the authority cited above (applicability of authority).

This requirement requires specific brand (L3Harris) and model (AN/PRC-117G(V)1(C)) radios to be compatible with radio systems being used throughout Kadena AB and with our allies. The AN/PRC-117G(V)1(C) is the industry's only tactical radio with Nine Suite B encryption, allowing sovereign nations to securely interoperate with the U.S., NATO and regional tactical partners. Since L3 Harris does not share its proprietary intellectual property that allows for Nine Suite B Encryption, this makes the PRC-117G the only radio that meets mission requirements. The PRC-117G's have up-to Top Secret COMSEC capabilities which aren't just for communications with U.S. forces. Allied-COMSEC keys are a critical component of combined force and allied operations in the Pacific region. The crypto capabilities of the PRC-117G and it's available waveforms (MUOS/ DAMA/IW/HPW/ANW2C) aren't available in the marketplace by other competitors. Not having these capabilities in a radio system will be detrimental to interoperability with our allied forces.

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VI. Description of efforts made to ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential sources as practicable.

This solicitation will be posted on SAM.GOV to allow for maximum competition.

VII. Determination by the Contracting Officer that the anticipated cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable.

Three vendors have expressed an interest in this acquisition. With the publication of this justification, the vendors will know that they have competitors, and each will propose with the expectation of competition, which should result in fair and reasonable prices.

VIII. Description of the market research conducted and the results, or a statement of the reasons market research was not conducted.

A online search and a review of previously awarded Harris radio requirements was completed for distributors of L3Harris radios. We have identified 3 vendors who are distributors and interested in providing proposals for the AN/PRC-117G(V)1(C) radios and the ancillary equipment. Market research revealed the implementation of the DoD CIO Radio and COMSEC Modernization Plan (RCMP) version 2.0, in which the HQ ACC determined Harris Corporation AN/PRC-117G SATCOM Radios as the only UHF SATCOM radio that supports the Mobile User Objective System (MUOS) waveform which is the direction the DoD has mandated. The move to the AN/ PRC-117G is stated in the DoD CIO Radio and COMSEC Modernization Plan, inclusive of a chart illustration provided on Page 91. Currently, there are no other manufacturers producing tactical Ultra High Frequency (UHF) SATCOM radios that satisfy DoD COMSEC requirements. For future consideration, alternate products will need to be manufactured to meet the requirements discussed in the attached DoD CIO RCMP document.

IX. Any other facts supporting the use of Other Than Full and Open Competition.

As stated above, the L3Harris AN/PRC-117G(V)1(C) radios and ancillary equipment have to be 100% compatible with current systems in place. The radios are the industry's only tactical radio Nine Suite B encryption, allowing sovereign nations to securely inter-operate with the U.S., NATO and regional tactical partners. Since L3Harris does not share its proprietary intellectual property that allows for Nine Suite B encryption, this makes the PRC-117G the only radio that meets mission requirements.

The PRC-117G is the only radio that fits 18 CS needs. The PRC-117G is suited for use as a centralized hub due to its transmission range of 10 miles. This range is crucial in a tactical environment where there is a need to communicate over a wide area.

X. List of any sources that expressed, in writing, an interest in the acquisition.

The following vendors expressed interest in this requirement:

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.

Blue Tech, Inc.

Sterling Computers Corporation

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XI. A statement of the actions, if any, the agency may take to remove or overcome any barriers to competition before making subsequent acquisitions for the supplies or services required.

If new tactical air-to-ground radio products become available and will seamlessly operate within the existing USAF radio infrastructure, those items will be considered for future purchases.

XII. Certification by the Contracting Officer.

As evidenced by my signature above, I have determined this document to be both accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

XIII. Certification by the technical/requirements personnel.

As evidenced by my (our) signature(s) above, I (we) certify that any supporting data contained herein, which is my (our) responsibility, is both accurate and complete.