Unify_SS_Justification_(redacted).pdf

Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) D M S S A

O E $ 50,000

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:

B N B

Y N

N CAGE P C Fund Type

O&M

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3. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES OR SERVICES REQUIRED AND

4. UNIQUE CHARACTERISTICS THAT LIMIT AVAILABILITY TO ONLY ONE SOURCE, WITH

THE REASON NO OTHER SUPPLIES OR SERVICES CAN BE USED:

. M :

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Unify Inc. Mercedes Epp 850-273-7007

The 172d Command Post recently relocated their operations and is now postured to utilize the six Unify consoles that are in storage. Installation in both, the newly renovated Command Post bldg 129 (four consoles) and the Maintenance Operations Center bldg. 102 (two consoles). Finally, a software update/upgrade is required to utilize the Unify consoles.

The Unify console furniture is specialized custom furniture and requires an Unify Certified installer to install and update. In order to maintain supportability for the propriety equipment currently installed any additional equipment/labor must be provided by Unify. No other vendor is equipped to accomplish this task.

Through various Internet searches and contact with the manufacturer it has been determined that Unify does not have any authorized third party installers. Warranty support for existing and new components is a critical mission element that must be maintained to ensure unencumbered operational support for the Command Post mission and customers. The OEM will not honor support from another system integrator/provider other than Siemens or Siemens qualified agents.

Only the manufacturer is authorized to assemble the consoles and update the software.

. PROVIDE A STATEMENT OF ACTIONS, IF ANY, THE GOVERNMENT MAY TAKE TO

REMOVE OR OVERCOME ANY BARRIERS TO COMPETITION BEFORE FUTURE

ACQUISITIONS ARE REQUIRED:

a. C O N b. C O S

Unify furniture is proprietary equipment to the manufacturer of which the government currently owns. The cost of replacement would be greater than the potential cost of re-installation and updating.

SMSgt Amber Young

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Digitally signed by

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Date: 2019.08.06 15:28:38 -05'00'