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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: >SAT and < $700K > $700K and < $13.5M

Contracting Activity: 7 CONS

Purchase Request / Local ID Number: F1RT500224AW01

Program / Project (and PE, if applicable): N/A

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

Authority: AFFARS 5313.501 - 10 U.S.C. 2302b, Implementation of Simplified Acquisition Procedures (41 U.S.C. 1901)

AFFARS 5313.501 - 10 U.S.C. 2304a, Special Emergency Procurement Authority (41 U.S.C. 1903)

Estimated Contract Cost (including options): $79,758.00 Justification Type: Class Individual

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Date

21 Sep 2020

Contract Administrator JERIME GORSE, TSgt, USAF

PKB / 696-4188

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Date

22 Sep 2020

Contracting Officer TROY A. MCCULLOUGH, MSgt, USAF

PKB/ 696-7874

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APPROVAL (AFFARS 5306.304(a) )

Date

25 Sep 2020

Chief of the Contracting Office (COCO) TIMOTHY E. CABANA, Maj, USAF Commander

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I. Contracting Activity.

Department of the Air Force, 7 Contracting Squadron, 381 Third St., Bldg 7238, Dyess AFB, TX, 79607-1581.

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

Sole Source requirement for eight (8) TruLink Wireless Communication System headsets. These wireless headsets are an approved AMC program for use inside the aircraft that will greatly enhance crew coordination and communication. This will be awarded as a new contract on a firm fixed price basis.

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

Wireless headsets are an approved AMC program for use inside the aircraft that will greatly enhance crew coordination and communication during loading and downloading operations as well as tactical airdrop events.

Currently, loadmasters must remain on headsets connected to communication cords to be able to communicate with the rest of the crew. During pre-airdrop operations as well as loading and downloading cargo with engines running, loadmasters must go off headset to coordinate with ground personnel or perform safety checklists. During this time they are unable to communicate with the rest of the crew creating safety concerns. The TruLink wireless headset kits will allow for enhanced safety and increased mission capability by connecting directly to the existing communications box. The kits are then able to broadcast wirelessly to multiple headsets enabling freedom of movement with unbroken and unrestricted communication with the rest of the crew.

IAW HQ AMC/A3V FCIF 12-8-08, TruLink Wireless Intercommunication System by Telephonics Corporation is the only approved wireless intercommunication system and must be procured through Telephonics Corporation. The part number approved for the Dual Port Transceiver (DPT) is 780-1000-003-CF0095-M23 and the part number approved for the TruLink Portable Transceiver (TPT) is 780-1000-001-CF0095-M25. Each of the eight kits will consist of the following components and part numbers: one DPT (780-1000-003-CF0095-M23), four TPTs (780-1000-001-CF0095- M25), one DPT headset cable (CC6658-M7), one C-130J Platform Interface Cable (JB6856-M11), four TPT Pouches (AMTC-P1109-UC/T8105-0001-001), one DPT Pouch (AMTC-P1354-OR), and one hard case (780-0095-001).

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

The Statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition is Title 10 U.S.C. 2304 (c)(1) as implemented by FAR 6302-1(A), "Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements."

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

The Trulink Wireless Communication System has a dual port transceiver which connects the ICS and the transceiver worn by the user. These products are not interchangeable, not even with other Trulink products; therefore, the wireless systems we are purchasing are truly stand alone and only capable to interface with our ICS system currently in use.

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

Market research was conducted using various research methods found in FAR Part 10. Market research methods included contacting vendors found on FPDS-NG using the NAICS code 334220, the PSC code 5965, and "Trulink" as a key word. A review of the Abilityone Procurement List revealed that this item is not found on the list. A search on FPDS-NG showed that the Air Force has made 2 similar headset purchases in the past. FA660612P0057 on September 24, 2012 for $10,500.00; FA466116P0055 on May 12, 2016 for $89,701.44.

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

The Government anticipates a fair and reasonable price, IAW FAR 13.106(a)(2)(ii), comparison of the proposed price with prices found reasonable on previous purchases.

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

Market research was conducted using various research methods found in FAR part 10. Through market research, zero small businesses were found that could supply this system. In light of the findings presented, it is in the best interest of the Government to not open this acquisition up for proposals and to award a sole source contract. This acquisition will be a firm-fixed price (FFP) contract.

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

IAW HQ AMC/A3V FCIF 12-8-08, the Trulink Wireless Communication System is the only system approved for use and utilized AF wide.

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

Due to the HQ AMC approval, and through their market research, there have been no other system approved for use by the Air Force.

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.

The Government requirement will continue to be reviewed and market research will continued to be conducted for all future needs.

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.

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I. Contracting Activity.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

XII. Certification by the Contracting Officer.

XIII. Certification by the technical/requirements personnel.

Specific Guidance for Completing this Template

I. Contracting Activity. (FAR 6.303-2(b)(1))

Fully identify the contracting agency and organizational activity responsible for the proposed contracting action.

II. Nature and/or description of the action being processed. (FAR 6.303-2(b)(2))

State whether the action will be awarded as a new contract or by modification to an existing contract (identify contract number) and identify the type contract planned (FAR 12.207 and DFARS 212.207).

An individual Justification cannot be used to support more than one contract irrespective of the quantities or the dollar value stated therein. If a proposed contract will contain unpriced options (including NTE prices), those options must be supported by a separate Justification prior to option exercise or the Justification supporting the basic contract must be a Class Justification. For Class Justification situations (covers more than one contract) where the number of contracts in the class can be identified: (1) Provide a brief general description of actions; (2) identify the supplies and services that are being acquired; and (3) for each contract in the class identify the contractor, estimated value, type of contract and rationale for contract length, and estimated award date. Where the same information applies to more than one contract within the class, it need only be stated one time.

III. Description of the supplies/services required to meet agency needs. (FAR 6.303-2(b)(3))

Specifically describe the supplies and/or services to be acquired, the total estimated value of the acquisition - including options (provide cost estimate by year and, for class Justifications, by contract action), and the estimated delivery dates/periods of performance If commodities are being procured, provide quantities. All contract line items (CLIN) -- e.g., technical data, support equipment, support services, etc. -- should be listed. If all of the ancillary requirements associated with a particular item are not specifically described in the Justifications, those ancillary requirements cannot be included in the resulting contract and would require a second Justification. Also, state the type of appropriation (e.g., 3010, 3400) that will be used to fund each requirement listed.

If approval for more than one fiscal year requirement is needed, give the rationale for this request. Generally, the scope of these actions is limited to current requirements only, so that actions may be taken to facilitate competition for out-year requirements.

In some cases, there are no feasible actions that could develop future competition, and it is reasonable to seek approval for more than one fiscal year's requirements.

For ID/IQ or requirements contracts, use the maximum dollar value of the total estimated orders as the estimated Justification dollar value.

IV. Statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition. (FAR 6.303-2(b)(4)) V. Demonstration that the contractor's unique qualifications or nature of the acquisition requires the use of the authority cited above (applicability of authority). (FAR 6.303-2(b)(5))

Provide, in narrative form, a detailed explanation supporting and clearly relating to the conditions described by the FAR for using the particular authority cited. This section is normally the most detailed part of the justification as the essence of the justification is presented here. For acquisitions that include both supplies and services, separately justify the use of the authority for the services and supplies.

Contracting without providing for full and open competition shall not be justified on the basis of lack of advance planning by the requiring activity or concerns related to the amount of funds available (e.g., funds will expire) (10 U.S.C. 2304(f)(4)).

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

(FAR 6.303-2(b)(6))

Describe all efforts taken (or to be to be taken) to ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential sources as practicable under the circumstances. Although Market Research is covered in Section VIII, the information in Section VI should correlate with the Market Research described in Section VI. The following issues should be addressed in this paragraph:

Sources Sought Synopsis (used as part of market research). If a sources sought synopsis was issued, state the date the synopsis was issued and a brief description of its content. If any responses were received, describe in detail the results of the screening process and the rationale for determining the unacceptability of any synopsis respondents. Reference FAR 13.105, Synopsis and Posting Requirements.

Other Actions. In this paragraph, discuss any other actions taken or planned to facilitate competition for this acquisition. The discussion should include actions tried or considered even if the actions were unsuccessful. If the efforts were unsuccessful, so state and describe why.

Qualifying Country Sources. If qualifying country sources have expressed interest, but are to be excluded, provide supporting rationale.

VII. Determination by the Contracting Officer that the anticipated cost to the government will be fair and reasonable. (FAR 6.303-2(b)(7))

Include a statement by the contracting officer that the anticipated cost will be considered fair and reasonable and provide the basis for this determination. The steps that will be taken to ensure the final contract price will be fair and reasonable are also described here. Describe the extent of cost or price analysis anticipated including the requirements for certified cost or pricing data, technical evaluations, and audits.

VIII. Description of the market research conducted and the results, or explain why market research was not conducted. (FAR 6.303-2(b)(8))

Generally, some form of market research should be conducted. Discuss any market research conducted pursuant to FAR Part 10 and describe results of that research. Market research is any effort undertaken to determine if sources capable of satisfying the agency's requirements exist and to determine if commercial items or non-developmental items are either available or can be modified so that they will satisfy the agency's needs. Market research should be focused not only on identifying alternate sources, but also on alternate equipment or substitutes that might fulfill the Government needs with only minor modification. Regardless of the approach used, the results should provide a high level of confidence that no other qualified sources exist.

When other exceptions from the requirement to obtain full and open competition are relied upon, the market research might be limited to an examination of the acquisition history and experience with the marketplace under previous acquisitions for the same or similar items.

If no market research was conducted, so state and provide the rationale.

IX. Any other facts supporting the use of Other Than Full and Open Competition. (FAR 6.303-2(b)(9)(i))

Provide any other facts supporting the use of other than full and open competition, including an explanation of why technical data packages, specifications, engineering descriptions, statements of work, statements of objectives, or purchase descriptions suitable for full and open competition have not been developed, are not being developed, are not being used, or are not available.

X. List of sources, if any, that expressed interest in the acquisition. (FAR 6.303-2(b)(10))

If a sources sought synopsis was done and all interested sources are included in Section VI, it is acceptable to state, “See Section VI above.”

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. (FAR 6.303-2(b)(11))

Describe any actions taken or to be taken to foster competition for future acquisitions of the supplies or services being acquired. Describe potential actions that could be taken to remove the barriers to competition that have been identified in the justification and include a milestone schedule, where available, for accomplishing these actions. For example, if a follow-on competitive acquisition is planned, so state and provide the planned award date, or state that the Government will attempt to acquire rights in technical data and computer software sufficient to compete follow-on acquisitions as a priced option in the contract action that is the subject of this Justification, or (if applicable) state how the Government intends to challenge nonconforming markings on technical data and computer software delivered to it under previous contracts so those markings can be removed in order that the technical data and computer software may be used in support of a follow-on competitive acquisition, or describe plans to qualify additional sources.

Address efforts to ensure competition for future spare parts and maintenance in support of systems or equipment covered by the justification, even when these acquisitions will be accomplished by other organizations. Include a discussion on available breakout data.

If no actions are planned, so state and provide reasons. If approval is sought for more than one year, explain why a sole source effort is required for the planned time duration.

For a non-competitive follow-on acquisition to a previous award for the same supply or service supported by a Justification citing the same authority, include a discussion of the actions planned to overcome barriers to competition established in the previous justification, the status of those actions, and the results of those actions. The approval authority shall determine whether the planned actions were completed. If the planned actions were not completed, the justification for the follow-on acquisition shall be approved by the approval authority one-level above the approval authority for the previous justification (see FAR 13.501(a)(2)). If the previous justification was approved by the Senior Procurement Executive (SPE), the approval remains at the SPE level.

[DFARS 213.501(a) and DFARS PGI 206.304(a)(S-70)(ii)] XII. Certification by the Contracting Officer. (FAR 6.303-2(b)(12))

As evidenced by his/her signature, the contracting officer has determined this document to be both accurate and complete to the best of his/her knowledge and belief.

XIII. Certification by the technical/requirements personnel. (FAR 6.303-2(c))

As evidenced by their signatures, the technical and/or requirements personnel have certified that any supporting data contained herein, which is their responsibility, is both accurate and complete.

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