Limited_Source_Justification_-_SOF_Radio_-_Redacted.pdf

Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) D M S

A O E

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 DETERMINATION DESCRIBED IN FAR .

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

NGREA

O

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 :

F9K1FP9121AW01

Rockwell Collins

This requirement is for seven 50W Radios, three mounting trays, five antennas and associated mounting hardware. The radios will give the Supervisor of Flying the ability to conduct faster weather recalls, provide real time status updates to aircraft in tactical airspace, and monitor multiple frequencies to assist with in-flight emergencies.

The required radios need to connect with existing Rockwell Collins control units. No other brand is compatible with these control units. This requirement will be competed amongst authorized small business resellers.

Market research was conducted by utilizing past research undertaken to meet a similar requirement. Contact with the manufacturer, revealed that there are many authorized resellers. Technical research for the requirement was performed by of the 162d Communications Flight. The results of the market research were verified by of the 162d Operations Group and SSgt Vasquez of 162d Contracting Office. This requirement can be meet with commercial items available in the marketplace.

. 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

No action is being taken at this time since new equipment must connect to existing system. Competition will be sought amongst qualified Small Business resellers.

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Date: 2019.07.10 14:10:33 -07'00'