Attachment__1_Brand_Name_J&A_Redacted.pdf

Hawaii Air National Guard 360 Mamala Bay D1ive

JBPHH, HI 96853-5517

Brand Name Justification (J&A Content IAW FAR 6.302-1)

Authority: The authority for this justification is 10 U .S.C. 2304( c )(I) available from only one or a limited number of sources in accordance with FAR 8.405-6(b )( 1 ).

Nature and/or description of the action: The Hawaii Air National Guard, The Hawaii Air National Guard, l 99FS AREA DEFENSE, 360 MAMALA BAY DRIVE, JBPHH HI 96853, proposes to procure Harris Radio Equipment.

Description of the supplies/services required: RADIO (4EA -• BATTERY PK

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Justification rationale: Without the attached equipment, Sentry Aloha personnel are unable to communicate with Air Traffic Control to taxi aircraft across active runways, and communicate with airborne assets or ground assets during emergency situations which would increase risk and hazards to personnel.

Market research: Procurement of specifically Harris equipment is due to the requirement to be compatible with Communication Squadron(CS) equipment, Operations(Ops) equipment, and crypto loading capability. This is the same radio that is currently fielded in two vehicles in the Ops squadron. Should either agencies equipment fail, we will have the ability to interchange parts with Ops or CS equipment to be used as a backup until proper maintenance can be accomplished.

Best Value determination: Harris radios are currently utilized by most military communication squadrons and was determined to be the most compatible with current fielded equipment.

Purchase of another brand of radio would cause incompatibility and would force the unit to purchase additional equipment at additional cost. It is for this reason that a brand-name award is the best value and in the best interest of the Government.

Other facts supporting the justification: Equipment solely made by Harris

Subsequent actions: NIA

Technical Certification

I certify that the data and information forming the basis for this justification and approval, as presented above, are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Date: 11-Sep-19