ATC_Radios_-_Brand_Name_Justification.pdf

Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition)

Section A: General Contract Information

Contracting Activity: 109 AW/ MSG/ MSC Stratton Air National Guard Base

Purchase Request/ Identification Number:

F9S3S89085AW01

Project/Program Name: CM-350 ATC Radios Estimated Contract Cost (including Options):

$0.00

Section B: Description of the Supplies/Services Required

2 EACH: CM-350 (V2) UHF High Power (5-50W*) Transmitter with embedded frequency agile co-site filter and the CM- 300 (V2) UHF Digital Receiver. 1 EACH: Remote Control Unit (RCU) which will enable ATC operators to control two (2) CM-350 V2 Transceiver Systems.

1 EACH: BREAKOUT CABLE (RECEIVER V2) : Allowing access to input/ output signals on CM- 300(V2) radios for test purposes. 1 EACH:

BREAKOUT CABLE (TRANSMITTER V2) : Allowing access to input/output signals on CM- 300/350 (V2) radios for test purposes. And 1 EACH: CM300/350 V2 Maintenance Data Terminal software.

Section C: Justification for Soliciting from a Single Source

This is a brand name justification IAW FAR 13.106-1(b)(1(i). The current GRC-171 radios used in the Air Traffic Control Tower are dated and are extremely limited in repairability and therefore need to be replaced. Air Traffic Communications are managed by the FAA, and for the Air Force, by the Air Force Flight Standards Agency (AFFSA). The 109th CF reached out to HQ AFFSA (Mr. McNeill) to request guidance on what radios had been tested/ approved for FAA and National Airspace use and Mr.

McNeill responded that the CM-350, manufactured by General Dynamics, is the only radio approved for UHF transceiver operations at this location.

Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition

This requirement has been directed by higher HQ based on FAA and AFFSA standards therefore only the requested brand name will suffice. With that said, the requirement is being solicited on GSA E-Buy in order to garner maximum practicable competition.

Section E: Steps to Preclude Future Single Source Awards Since this requirement has been directed by higher HQ and the 109th does not have the internal ability to approve specific radios for use in Air Traffic Control, there are limited steps that can be take to preclude future brand name requirements. With that said, if future requirements arise, they will be vetted through AFFSA at that time to determine whether additional options have become available.

Section F: Contracting Officer's Determination

I have determined, in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), that the circumstances of this contract action deem only a single source is reasonably available.

Date

23-May-2019

Typed Name and Rank/Grade of Contracting Officer

NICHOLAS B. BASTIANI, CONTRACTING OFFICER

Signature of Contracting Officer

Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition) Page of Section A: General Contract Information Section B: Description of the Supplies/Services Required Section C: Justification for Soliciting from a Single Source Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition Section E: Steps to Preclude Future Single Source Awards Section F: Contracting Officer's Determination I have determined, in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), that the circumstances of this contract action deem only a single source is reasonably available.

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