Sole Source - Mastodon Antennas (169 ASOS) Signed.pdf

Control No:F8P3LR0009AW02

Justification and Approval for Other than Full and Open Competition

1. Contracting Activity: 182 MSG/MSC, Peoria, IL

2. Description of Action: This approval is being requested for a one-time purchase of

Mastadon Design’s 30-512MHz and Link-16 wearable antennas.

3. Description of Supplies/Services: 169 ASOS is requesting the purchase of the above antennas to support TACP weapon systems operations with reduced risk to force over currently fielded antennas.

4. Authority Cited: Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy 169 ASOS requirements. Mastodon Design “Scourge” Antenna Series.

5. Reason for Authority Cited: The Joint Terminal Attack Controller Weapons Instructor Course, two members of the 169 ASOS, and several other members of the TACP/JTAC community have tested various wearable antennas and found Mastodon Design’s “scourge” series to be superior to them all.

6. Efforts to Obtain Competition: Other companies sell similar items however, they do not meet the SWaP compliancy for dismounted operators, nor do they show proven, tested, increases in gain and their performance with JTAC missions.

7. Actions to Increase Competition: This Justification and Approval is being posted to the Federal Business Opportunities website, however, the product design and testing data for the “scourge” antenna series is proprietary.

8. Market Research: Market research was conducted to identify other companies that produced “wearable” antennas. Two companies were identified that produce a “wearable” antenna. Only one company was found that produced a “like” antenna.

That company could not produce testing data verified by JTACs in the field or in testing centers to show the gain increase while conducting JTAC missions in a combat environment.

9. Interested Sources: Disco32, Southern Pines, NC & Octane Wireless, Hanover, MD

10. Other Facts: Mastodon Design’s “Scourge” antenna series increases gain from

L3Harris’ fielded antenna for a full 360 degree coverage in all frequency bands. It accomplishes this while boasting a 4oz antenna that can be configured to reduce the overall profile of the operator.

11. Technical Certification: I certify that the supporting data under my cognizance which are included in the justification are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Typed Name: John R. Robertson, Capt Title: 169 ASOS/Director of Operations Date: 16 Jan 2020 Signature: ______________________________________

12. Requirements Certification: I certify that the supporting data under my cognizance which are included in the justification are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Typed Name: Donald P. Southerland, CMSgt Title: 182 LRS Superintendent

13. Fair and Reasonable Cost Determination: I hereby determine that the anticipated cost to the Government for this contract action will be fair and reasonable.

Typed Name: Melissa J. Grice, SMSgt Title: Contracting Officer Date: 16 Jan 2020 Signature: _____________________________________

14. Procuring Contracting Officer Certification: I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Typed Name: Benjamin B. Yeutson, MSgt Title: Contracting Officer

Based on the foregoing justification, I hereby approve the procurement of Mastodon Antennas on an other than full and open competition basis pursuant to the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), subject to availability of funds, and provided that the services and property herein described have otherwise been authorized for acquisition.

Date: __16 Jan 2020___

Signature: _________________________________

BASE CONTRACTING OFFICER