TOCBox Sole Source Justification.pdf

Control No: 169ASOS-SIF003

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

Romeo Six, LLC’s TOCBOX under the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) initiative.

3. Description of Supplies/Services: 169 ASOS is requesting the purchase of the

Romeo Six (R6) tactical operations center in a box (TOCBOX) which is a communications suite to support TACP weapon systems operations in a dynamic environment. The TOCBOX is part of the SBIR innovation initiative and provides a mobile platform for a large variety of C4ISR solutions including but not limited to:

LOS, SATCOM, wideband mobile ADHOC networking, WNW, and the ability to integrate with existing network infrastructures and equipment. The TOCBOX allows for installation of interchangeable sleds providing capability for any configuration of equipment and to maximize customization for specific operational needs. The TOCBOX contains a robust power supply with backup batteries, two 20W RF amplifiers, multi-touch HD screen, power meter, four externally accessible USB charging ports and two 12V cigarette outlets, RF and CAT6, fans for superior cooling in hot climates, and a removable MOLLE system for cable and accessory storage.

4. Authority Cited: FAR 6.302-5, Authorized or required by statute

5. Reason for Authority Cited: In accordance with the SBIR/STTR Reauthorization

Act & SBIR Policy Directive updated 24 February, 2014, USAF TACP submitted a project topic to AFWERX for TOPIC#AF193-CS01, Vehicle Agnostic Communications System. The project was openly competed and subsequently awarded to RomeoSix, LLC to design and transition the system under Contract#FA864290P0016. They reached Phase III status on 13 Feb 2020 and IAW the cited authority, the completion of SBIR/STTR Phase I and Phase II awards satisfies any competition requirement of the Armed Services Procurement Act, the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act and the Competition in Contracting Act. Therefore, an agency that wishes to fund a SBIR/STTR phase III project is not required to conduct another competition in order to satisfy those statutory provisions.

As a result, in conducting actions relative to a phase III SBIR/STTR award, the project is a SBIR/STTR phase III award that is derived from, extends, or completes efforts made under prior SBIR/STTR funding agreements and is authorized under 10 U.S. C 2034(b)(2) or 41 U.S. C. 3303(b)

6. Efforts to Obtain Competition: There were no efforts to obtain additional competition due to the SBIR contract being awarded to RomeoSix, LLC. Under the SBIR/STTR process, efforts to obtain competition were achieved through phase I and

II of developing an innovative product to support the warfighter. Phase III resulted in a SBIR contract being awarded to RomeoSix, LLC.

7. Actions to Increase Competition: No further actions were taken to increase competition for the TOCBOX as this is a follow on product from the phased SBIR process of product development and improvement.

8. Market Research: Through the SBIR and AFWERX process, innovation is a national defense strategy that continues to evolve and promote new businesses to develop modernization and improvements of existing strategies and tactics to enhance the capabilities and readiness of mission effectiveness. Businesses are afforded opportunities in phases I and II to promote and market their products of revolutionizing normal military operations into advanced tactical and strategic capabilities.

9. Interested Sources: Romeo Six, LLC.

10. Other Facts: Reference supporting documents for further information regarding the

SBIR program and the contract awarded to RomeoSix, LLC under phase III.

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: Douglas Nelson, TACP Radio Maintenance Title: 169 ASOS/RMX

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: John R. Robertson, Capt Title: 169 ASOS/Commander

Signature: ______________________________________

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: Ben B. Yeutson, MSgt Title: Contracting Officer

Signature: _____________________________________

NELSON.DOUGLAS.E

DWARD.1091819895

Digitally signed by

NELSON.DOUGLAS.EDWARD.10918198

Date: 2020.08.10 11:39:39 -05'00'

ROBERTSON.JOHN.R

USSELL.1067435610

Digitally signed by

ROBERTSON.JOHN.RUSSELL.1067435610

Date: 2020.08.10 09:01:09 -05'00'

YEUTSON.BENJAMIN.B

ARKMAN.1092174340

Digitally signed by

YEUTSON.BENJAMIN.BARKMAN.10921743

Date: 2020.08.21 09:24:26 -05'00'

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

Typed Name: Melissa J. Grice, SMSgt Title: Contracting Officer

Signature: ______________________________________

Based on the foregoing justification, I hereby approve the procurement of RomeoSix TOCBOX 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:

Signature: _________________________________

BASE CONTRACTING OFFICER

GRICE.MELISSA.JA

YNE.1090815896

Digitally signed by

GRICE.MELISSA.JAYNE.1090815896

Date: 2020.08.21 09:34:34 -05'00'

21 Aug 20