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1. AGENCY AND CONTRACTING ACTIVITY

145th Airlift Wing – Mission Support Contracting, 4930 Minuteman Way, Charlotte, NC 28208 3866

2. DESCRIPTION OF ACTION BEING APPROVED

Sole Source, Firm Fixed Price delivery order awarded to GSA contract holder General Dynamics, contract #GS 35 F 0060N

3. DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES OR SERVICES

0001: Transceiver Assembly CM 350 UDX (V2), Part # 01 P57730R001, Qty: 2 (ea) 0002: Omni directional 50W Antenna, Part # D2217, Qty: 2 (ea) 0003: Remote Control Unit, Part # 01 P57870R001, Qty: 2 (ea) 0004: MDT Maintenance Software, Part # 98 P57348R, Qty: 2 (ea)

5. DEMONSTRATION OF CONTRACTOR'S UNIQUE QUALIFICATIONS OR NATURE OF ACQUISITION WHICH REQUIRES AUTHORITY CITED General Dynamics is the sole manufacturer and distributor of the CM Series Air Traffic Control radios. In reference to Air Traffic Control (ATC) Radio Authorization and Modernization Policy Memorandum dated July 30, 2013 (see attachment 1), the Headquarters Air Force Flight Standards Agency has designated the General Dynamics CM 300/350(V2) UHF and VHF radios as the preferred replacement solution. This stems from a goal to reduce the training and logistics burdens and to be able to negotiate a lower cost for both procurement and sustainment of equipment.

6. EFFORTS MADE TO SOLICIT FROM AS MANY POTENTIAL SOURCES AS PRACTICABLE

General Dynamics is the sole manufacturer and distributor of the CM Series Air Traffic Control radios, therefore no other potential sources were solicited. The 145th MSG contracting office posted a special notice on the Government Wide Point of Entry (FedBizOpps) of the Government's intention to award a sole source delivery order to Advantor Systems Corporation . No questions/ responses were received from any other company.

4. STATUTORY AUTHORITY PERMITTING OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.302 1, Only One Responsible Source

7. FAIR AND REASONABLE COST DETERMINATION

After reaching out to a representative from General Dynamics, he provided me with an order written for a similar item in the same industry (see attachment ) specifically line items numbers 1 1, 5 1, and 6 1. These line numbers correspond directly to our requirement, and verify our price as fair and reasonable. In addition, the current GSA price list from General Dynamics (GSA Contract #GS 35F 0060N) is also attached (see attachment ). Taking these factors into account, the proposed price from General Dynamics in the amount of REDACTED is considered fair and reasonable in accordance with FAR 13.106 3(a)(2)(iii) and FAR 13.106 3(a)(2)(iv).

JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

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8. MARKET RESEARCH CONDUCTED OR A REASON WHY IT WAS NOT CONDUCTED

Market research revealed that the General Dynamics CM 300/350(V2) UHF and VHF radios are the preferred replacement solution for airfield operations radios. General Dynamics is the sole manufacturer and distributor of the CM Series Air Traffic Control radios, therefore no further market research was conducted.

9. ANY OTHER FACTS SUPPORTING THE USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

None

Organization 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.

Organization – Commander Endorsement: 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.

12. Mission Support Contracting – Contracting Officer Approval: I certify that the the justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. Based on the foregoing justification, I hereby approve the subject procurement on an other than full and open competition basis pursuant to the aforementioned authority, subject to availability of funds, and provided that the services and property herein described have otherwise been authorized for acquisition.

ELLIOTT.BENJAMIN.B.III.1402798811,

Technical Certifier

8 Sep 2015

Date

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MEILINGER.DEREK.TODD.1096950213,

Contracting Officer

15 Sep 2015

Date

10. LISTING OF SOURCES, IF ANY, THAT EXPRESSED, IN WRITING, AN INTEREST IN THIS ACQUISITION The 145th MSG contracting office posted a special notice on the Government Wide Point of Entry (FedBizOpps) of the Government's intention to award a sole source delivery order to General Dynamics. No questions/responses were received from any other company.

No sources expressed an interest in this acquisition; however, the government shall continue to seek out vendors proposing cost effective solutions that meet the government's needs.

11. ACTIONS THAT MAY BE TAKEN TO REMOVE OR OVERCOME BARRIERS TO COMPETITION IN THE FUTURE, IF ANY The Government will continue to conduct market research for companies capable of providing equipment that is fully compatible with our existing equipment, as well as continue to strive toward non proprietary systems capable of supporting multiple manufacturer's parts and service.