Anticipated Sole Source Award to Tactical Communications Group
ID: F1S0AG4291A001Type: Special Notice
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Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA9302 AFTC PZZEDWARDS AFB, CA, 93524-1185, USA

NAICS

Software Publishers (513210)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION SOFTWARE (PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) (7A21)

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https://sam.gov/opp/ace51b12983b4d0796e4e8a319170045/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Air Force Test Center (AFTC), intends to issue a Sole Source contract to Tactical Communications Group, LLC for the upgrade of the Battlefield Operations Support System (BOSS) software. This procurement is essential for enhancing Tactical Data Link (TDL) solutions and ensuring compliance with military standards, particularly for testing J-series messages in accordance with MIL-STD 6016. The proprietary nature of TCG’s software necessitates this sole source award, as no other vendors have been identified that can provide compatible enhancements without incurring excessive costs. Interested parties may submit technical packages demonstrating their capability to meet the requirements by 1:00 P.M. Pacific Standard Time on December 2, 2024, to Contracting Specialist Alexia Del Real at alexia.del_real@us.af.mil.

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    Alexia Del Real
    alexia.del_real@us.af.mil
    Wendell Brown
    wendell.brown.2@us.af.mil
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    The Air Force Test Center (AFTC) proposes a Sole Source procurement for upgrading the Battlefield Operations Support System (BOSS) software from Tactical Communications Group (TCG). The requirement is based on the proprietary nature of TCG’s software, which is essential for military operations involving testing of J-series messages in compliance with MIL-STD 6016. The contractor will provide enhanced Tactical Data Link (TDL) solutions alongside product support and training, ensuring continued operational capability of current BOSS systems at Edwards Air Force Base. The justification for this Sole Source award is grounded in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) guidelines, asserting that only one responsible source can meet the agency’s requirements without incurring excessive costs through competition. The AFTC announced its intent to solicit offers for this contract as per FAR requirements, though no alternative vendors were found capable of providing compatible enhancements due to TCG’s proprietary rights. This action aligns with federal policies for specialized service procurement while prioritizing efficiency and operational integrity in military testing programs.
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