A03_ATC_J&A_Redacted.pdf

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JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION for

SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITIONS VALUED BELOW $150K

FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) Soliciting from a single source FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(ii) Brand name specification

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER:

DESCRIPTION OF ACTION:

New Requirement Modification

ESTIMATED VALUE (inclusive of options):

FUND TYPE: YEAR:

1. NAME OF PROPOSED SOLE SOURCE CONTRACTOR / BRAND NAME MANUFACTURER:

2. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES OR SERVICES REQUIRED AND THE INTENDED USE:

3. UNIQUE SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS THAT LIMIT AVAILABILITY TO ONLY ONE SOURCE, WITH THE

REASON NO OTHER SUPPLIES OR SERVICES CAN BE USED:

4. REASON WHY CONTRACTOR IS THE ONLY SOURCE CAPABLE OF MEETING MISSION REQUIREMENTS;

SPECIFICALLY, THE REASON NO OTHER SOURCE CAN MEET THE UNIQUE CAPABILITIES IN SECTION 3:

Is this a follow-on contract? yes no If yes, provide contract number: _____________________________

5. MARKET RESEARCH:

6. TECHNICAL CERTIFICATION:

I certify that the supporting data under my cognizance, which is included in the sections above, is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

NAME AND TITLE OF CUSTOMER

DIGITAL SIGNATURE EMAIL ADDRESS DATE

FILL OUT GFEBS PR NUMBER

PR 0011180959

CRFS, Inc., 4230 Lafayette Center Drive, Suite D, Chantilly, VA 20151, and CAGE Code 6RN69

The contractor shall provide non-personal US based technical support of the ATC Spectrum Monitoring System software and firmware with access to the ATC RF LSN to support troubleshooting and render other assistance as required for a base period of twenty-four months and one follow-on twelve months option period. Attached is a description of the ATC Spectrum Monitoring System.

CRFS developed and owns the proprietary software and firmware that is used to control and operate the instrumentation systems that comprise the ATC Spectrum Monitoring System. In order to re-tailor these instrumentation system(s) to meet constantly evolving spectrum management and developmental test support mission requirements, access to the on-board software and firmware by CRFS staff, who alone have the legal authority, technical expertise, and means to alter it, is essential.

John Gerdes confirmed with Marty Mosier,CRFS General Manager, on February 14, 2018 that CRFS has not and does not plan to provide access by others to the inner workings of the proprietary software and firmware used in the instrumentation systems that comprise the ATC Spectrum Monitoring System to insure that their competitive advantage inherent in their designs is fully protected. The ATC Spectrum Monitoring System was procured in 2013 following a full an open competition under contract W91ZLK-13-C-0008 awarded to X-COM Systems, LLC. CRFS was the principal team member in that contract. Since that time, X-COM Systems, LLC has ceased accepting follow-on technical support contracts, leaving CRFS as the only remaining viable option.

John W. Gerdes, Chief Scientist john.w.gerdes3.civ@mail.mil February 26, 2018

To meet the constantly evolving mission requirements that now routinely appear, access to and the capability to alter the on-board proprietary software and firmware is required and only CRFS has the legal authority and technical capability to do this work. CRFS does not have any authorized resellers.

GERDES.JOHN.WILLI

AM.JR.1192847784

Digitally signed by

GERDES.JOHN.WILLIAM.JR.119

2847784 Date: 2018.02.26 07:02:16 -05'00'

RDT&E (2040) FY 2018

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7. ACTIONS TO INCREASE COMPETITION (For Contracting Personnel Use):

8. CONTRACT SPECIALIST/PURCHASING AGENT REVIEW:

I have done my due diligence in verifying the information presented above by the requiring activity and have attempted to obtain competition to the maximum extent practicable.

NAME OF REVIEWER

9. ENDORSEMENT OF THE ACC-APG TENANT DIVISION CONTRACTING OFFICER

I hereby approve / disapprove this justification in accordance with the authority cited on this document.

Approval is based on the availability of funds and provided that the services and property herein described have been otherwise authorized for procurement.

NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER

Charrissa Stancell charrissa.m.stancell.civ@mail.mil 06/27/2018

Sharon A. Gary sharon.a.gary.civ@mail.mil 08/16/2018

STANCELL.CHARR

ISSA.M.1043934500

Digitally signed by

STANCELL.CHARRISSA.M.104393

Date: 2018.06.27 10:16:33 -04'00'

GARY.SHARON

.A.1019287978

Digitally signed by

GARY.SHARON.A.1019287978

Date: 2018.08.16 10:20:13 -04'00'

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