Stratus 3 Brand Name Ltr.pdf

This letter provides justification for the use of a brand name specification in a solicitation from the Department of the Air Force Air Education and Training Command. The solicitation seeks a Stratus 3 Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) system to replace aging equipment. The letter argues the Stratus 3 system must be procured by brand name due to form, fit and function requirements to maintain commonality with existing fielded systems for purposes of training, support and sustainment. Only the Stratus 3 system meets Air Force requirements for compatibility with current hardware and software at a reasonable cost without negatively impacting the training mission. Offerors are advised to review the full solicitation for additional details on proposal requirements, response date and contract award timing.