Unify_single_source_justification_Redacted.pdf

This document is a Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition) for the AFMC Command Center Unify System Servicing project. The document justifies a sole source acquisition for Unify communication console system maintenance from MCS of Tampa, located in Tampa, FL. The contract is for 24/7/365 maintenance of the critical MACOM and node communication system, with on-site and OpenScape Xpert Dispatch Solution maintenance. The government determined that switching to another vendor (OTR brand) would increase time, solution effort, and performance constraints, potentially causing significant long-term impacts to strategic cost reduction goals.

The total contract will be awarded as a new firm-fixed-price (FFP) contract, with an estimated value that includes a base period and two options. Market research confirmed the installation and maintenance of the specific system is limited to a single source authorized by the original equipment manufacturer, Mission Critical Systems (MCS) of Tampa. The government contacted Mitel (the original equipment manufacturer) to verify potential maintenance vendors and received a certified letter from MCS of Tampa confirming their ability to support the United States Air Force. The contracting officer has determined, per FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), that only a single source is reasonably available for this requirement.