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CUI//SP-SSEL

JUSTIFICATION REVIEW DOCUMENT

NATIONAL GUARD BUREAU

111 South George Mason Drive Arlington, VA 22204-1373

1. OVERVIEW

a. Program/Equipment Name b. Estimated Price

ARNG-OG CRX Communications Requirement $424,449.80

c. Authority

10 U.S.C. 2304(a)(1) or 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1) as implemented in FAR 6.302-1 Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

d. Technical Representative

Name Title Email Phone Date

David Preston CPT david.m.preston11.mil@army.mil (904) 333-2485 13 August 2026

e. Contracting Officer

Name Title Email Phone Date

Melvin Reid Contracting Officer melvin.f.reid.civ@army.mil (571) 801-9737 September 15, 2026

Requirements Representative (If different from Technical Representative.)

Prepared by (If different from Contracting Officer.)

2. REVIEWS

I have reviewed this justification and find it adequate to support other than full and open competition.

Program Manager (If applicable.)

Program Executive Officer (When item is Program Executive Officer managed.)

Controlled by: National Guard Bureau

Controlled by: Local Office

CUI Category: SOURCE SELECTION

Limited Dissemination Control: FEDCON

POC: Melvin Reid (571) 801-9737 (Populates from the 1.e. Contracting Officer.)

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Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition Guidance

Local Control Number NGB Control Number (if applicable)

26-006

1a. CONTRACTING ACTIVITY b. Requiring Activity c. POC

W912JM Army National Guard Warrior Training Center David Preston

2a. NATURE OF ACTION

Sole source; Individual Basis

b. Contract Action

New Contract

c. Contract Type

Firm Fixed Price

d. Fund Type

O&M, Army

3a. ESTIMATED PRICE

$424,449.80

4a. Name of Requirement

ARNG-OG CRX Communications Requirement

b. Description of Requirement

This is a firm-fixed-price delivery/task order to Dark Wolf Ventures LLC for the acquisition of the Dark Wolf Howler Deployment Kit, together with associated accessories, the Dark Wolf Satellite Backhaul System (SBS) where required, the Dark Wolf Ventures ATAK plug-in, activation files, training, and technical support. This is a new contract with no follow-on contract required.

c. Demonstrate, in Detail, Why This Specific Item or Service, is the Only One That Meets Your Requirements

Cite 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) for defense agencies, as implemented by FAR 6.302-1, “Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements.” This authority applies because the required supplies are available from only one responsible source. Mission requirements are dictated by situational conditions inherent to field exercise command and control. Mission requirements call for direct, one-on-one coordination with 1st Army, including consistent monitoring and communication throughout mission duration. Dark Wolf Ventures is the only manufacturer offering a product that bridges both voice and data from an embedded device between the LMR radio and the satellite radio within a single field-deployable kit. Furthermore, several products required are protected by United States patents held solely by Dark Wolf Ventures LLC.

These are primarily U.S. Patent No. 11,690,166 B1, “PCB Board for Multi-System Interconnect” and U.S. Patent Nos. 7,965,231 and 8,416,132 which cover technical protocols and commands. Award to any other source would require duplication of patented technology that is unavailable from any other vendor, and would result in substantial additional cost to the Government that is not expected to be recovered through competition.

5a. HAS THIS BEEN PREVIOUSLY PROCURED?

Yes, details are below. No.

6a. AUTHORITY CITED

10 U.S.C. 2304(a)(1) or 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1) as implemented in FAR 6.302-1 Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

b. Reason for Authority Cited

This is the only known source for this system.

7. POSTING REQUIREMENTS

RFI or sources sought notice (DFARS 206.303-2). Post the justification within 14 days after contract award on SAM.gov (GPE) for a minimum of 30 days (FAR 6.305).

8. CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS

a. Efforts to Obtain Competition

None

b. Actions to Increase Competition

None

c. Market Research

See MRR

d. Interested Sources

e. Other Facts

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f. PGI 206.303-2 Content. (b)(i) Justifications citing the authority at FAR 6.302-1 to permit the use of other than full and open competition, shall--

(A) Include the results of the request for information or sources sought notice posted in accordance with PGI 206.302-1 (unless the requirement to post has been waived); and

(B) For non-competitive follow-on acquisitions of supplies or services previously awarded on a non-competitive basis, include a copy of the previous justification to assist the approval authority in determining whether the planned actions to remove any barriers to competition cited on the previous justification were completed.

g. PGI 206.304 Approval of the justification. (a)(S-70) For a non-competitive follow-on to a previous award for the same supply or service supported by a justification for other than full and open competition citing the authority at FAR 6.302-1—

(i) The justification shall include a copy of the previous justification to assist the approval authority in determining whether the planned actions to remove any barriers to competition cited on the previous justification were completed; and

(ii) The approval authority shall determine whether the planned actions were completed. If the actions were not completed, the justification for the follow-on acquisition shall be approved by the approval authority one-level above the approval authority for the previous justification (see FAR 6.304). If the previous justification was approved by the Senior Procurement Executive (SPE), the approval remains at the SPE level.

9. REQUIRING ACTIVITY CERTIFICATION

Technical and Requirements

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

Name Date Title

David Preston 13 August 2026 CPT

Phone Email

(904) 333-2485 david.m.preston11.mil@army.mil

10. REVIEW

Chief of the Contracting Office (CoCO) Acting as.

I have reviewed this justification and find it adequate to support other than full and open competition. See comments below. (Field will expand as needed.)

Name Date Phone

Jim Shuman September 17, 2026

11. APPROVAL

Contracting Officer (KO)

1. I hereby determine that the anticipated cost to the government for this contract action will be Fair and Reasonable.

2. I certify that this Justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

(This certification shall be made by the contracting Officer who will sign the contract resulting from this Justification and Approval.)

Name Date Phone

Melvin F. Reid Jr. September 17, 2026 (571) 801-9737

Email melvin.f.reid2.civ@army.mil

12. REDACTION INSTRUCTIONS

After completion and signatures, print to PDF. Then redact items such as, but not limited to:

1. Dollar amounts.

2. Names.

3. Signatures.

4. Proprietary information.

FAR 5.401, FAR 24.1, and FAR 24.2

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Date: 2026.08.13 15:59:46 -04'00'

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Date: 2026.09.17 09:39:55 -04'00'

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Date: 2026.09.17 11:12:27 -04'00'