A-02 Sole Source-Name Brand Determination StarShield Under SAT signed.pdf
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- StarShield for ASOG at Camp Murray, WA
- Solicitation number
- W50S9E25QA008
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Department of the Army National Guard
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This document is a Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) Determination Memorandum for a Sole Source Acquisition. The procurement is for Starshield mini terminals with a 1-year 5TB local subscription, to be utilized by C2 and Strike UTCs for training in CONUS on Distributed Command and Control capabilities. The unique characteristics justifying sole source procurement include operators requiring a small and mobile Internet service provider to bridge critical communications and network limitations, with Starshield being the only current Low Earth Orbit satellite constellation with built-in redundancies between satellites and anti-jamming capabilities.
The procurement request number is F9X10G5216AC02, and the fund type is designated as "OTHER". Starshield is identified as the sole source provider because they have anti-jamming capability by hopping from one satellite to another, with no other LEO company authorized to provide the specific capabilities needed by the US Government for official business. The document notes that in future acquisitions, more LEO companies may become authorized as this is a new and emerging technology with multiple companies and countries entering the LEO space.
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Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP)
DETERMINATION MEMORANDUM FOR SOLE SOURCE ACQUISITIONS
OVER THE MICRO-PURCHASE THRESHOLD BUT NOT EXCEEDING
THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD
FAR 13.106-3(b)(3)(i)
SOLICITATIONS MAY BE LIMITED TO ONE SOURCE ONLY IF THE CONTRACTING OFFICER DETERMINES THAT ONLY ONE SOURCE IS REASONABLY AVAILABLE. WHEN THE CUSTOMER DESCRIBES AN ITEM OR SERVICE, WHICH LIMITS THE AVAILABILITY TO ONE SOURCE, THE DETERMINATION MUST EXPLAIN WHY
THE ITEM OR SERVICE PROVIDER IS THE ONLY ONE THAT WILL MEET THE GOVERNMENT'S
REQUIREMENT. STATEMENTS SUCH AS "ONLY KNOWN SOURCE" OR "ONLY SOURCE WHICH CAN MEET THE REQUIRED DELIVERY DATE" ARE INADEQUATE TO SUPPORT A SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE. THIS FORM MAY BE USED IN LIEU OF THE DETERMINATION DESCRIBED IN FAR 13.106. THE CUSTOMER SHALL
PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:
1.PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER 2. ESTIMATED AMOUNT:
BRAND
NAME BUY
YES
NO
NAME/CAGE CODE OF PROPOSED CONTRACTOR Fund Type
O&M
NGREA
OTHER
3. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES OR SERVICES REQUIRED AND THE INTENDED USE:
4. UNIQUE CHARACTERISTICS THAT LIMIT AVAILABILITY TO ONLY ONE SOURCE, WITH
THE REASON NO OTHER SUPPLIES OR SERVICES CAN BE USED:
5. MARKET RESEARCH:
6. PROVIDE A STATEMENT OF ACTIONS, IF ANY, THE GOVERNMENT MAY TAKE TO
REMOVE OR OVERCOME ANY BARRIERS TO COMPETITION BEFORE FUTURE
ACQUISITIONS ARE REQUIRED:
I CERTIFY THAT THIS JUSTIFICATION IS ACCURATE AND COMPLETE TO THE BEST OF
MY KNOWLEDGE AND BELIEF, AND THAT COMPLETING THIS PURCHASE AS A SOLE
SOURCE IS IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE GOVERNMENT. ADDITIONALLY, I APPROVE
THIS JUSTIFICATION TO LIMIT COMPETITION SUBJECT TO THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS
AND PROVIDED THAT THE SERVICES OR SUPPLIES HEREIN DESCRIBED HAVE
OTHERWISE BEEN AUTHORIZED FOR ACQUISITION.
7a. CONTRACTING OFFICER NAME 7b. CONTRACTING OFFICER SIGNATURE
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| _8b_ Contracting Officer Signa_0bSidIe1ipW-y3oKOPYKlw: | |
| _8a_ Contracting Officer Name_EhfO5fRSaqoeOrU7Lx4ugw: RYAN O DUGAN | |
| _7_ PROVIDE A STATEMENT OF ACT_dWWFyKo3zgQ-e71MSrA2mA: In the future there may be more LEO companies authorized to meet our needs. This is new and emerging technology with many companies and countries entering into the LEO space. | |
| _5_ PROVIDE A STATEMENT OF ACT_xMsHeIbKfGYdZx*NQZBzkg: Starshield is the only current company with a Low Earth Orbit satellite constellation that has built in redundancies between satellites. As well, Starshield has anti-jamming capability by hopping from one satellite to another. No other company has the capability to provide critical Internet globally, with a mobile terminal, and with a high bandwidth to be utilized by AFSW C2 and Strike UTCs. Starshield is the only LEO company authorized with the capabilities needed by the US Government to be used for official business. | |
| _4_ UNIQUE CHARACTERISTICS THA_fxPS18NzthbsRqqrY5h47Q: Operators require a small and mobile Internet service provider to bridge critical communications and mesh networks. Due to limitations in currently fielded systems the data cannot be passed without a beyond line of sight with a high data through put. The Starlink mini and subscription will be used in conjunction with other fielded equipment to be utilized by AFSW C2 and ISET UTCs. | |
| _3_ BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SUPPL_UM33PhqLHArLIQSUjN*Zfw: Starshield Mini terminals with 1 year 5TB local subscription. This equipment will be utilized by both C2 and Strike UTCs to train in CONUS on their Distributed Command and Control capabilities. | |
| Fund Type_edit;_vgmgoyByaX6rAkWYYmjkIw: | |
| Fund Type_vgmgoyByaX6rAkWYYmjkIw: Other | |
| Name and CAGE code of Proposed_lW1Kx6QXH9C5bl0Mqo1Omw: Starshield | |
| Brand Name Buy_xnvHRHzmWAZDjTpbuUVc3g: Yes | |
| _2_ ESTIMATED AMOUNT:_akGYMKSceUKLCvn4Y1b2tw: | |
| _1_PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER_h9vT5LXe**ASP7p7e0RWEg: F9X10G5216AC02 | |
| 2025-09-03T11:51:02-0700 | |
| DUGAN.RYAN.O.1157349330 |
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