TEMPO DataScout

This document is a Single Source Justification for a Simplified Acquisition, dated November 2018 and signed on September 2, 2025. It explains why TEMPO Communications is the sole provider of the DataScout DS10G-COMBO-EVERYTHING test equipment, which is critical for the Air Force's mission to maintain both analog and digital communications. The justification states that no other manufacturers produce older analog equipment with the required capabilities. The Air Force anticipates needing to maintain these older technologies for another 20 years. To prevent future single-source awards, the government will continue to conduct market research. The Contracting Officer, Amanda Davenport, determined that only a single source is reasonably available, in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1).

The Department of the Air Force, 19th Contracting Squadron at Little Rock Air Force Base, has issued a combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ #FA4460-25-Q-0044) for TEMPO Datascout equipment. This acquisition is set aside for small businesses under NAICS code 334511. The solicitation requests proposals for two TEMPO DataScout 10G units and associated cables/test leads, essential for supporting Air Traffic Control communications systems. Offers are due by September 11, 2025, at 2:00 PM CST. Vendors must be registered in SAM and are required to use Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) for payment requests and receiving reports. The document outlines specific FAR and DFARS clauses, including those related to small business utilization, anti-trafficking, and item unique identification and valuation.

This addendum outlines the instructions for offerors submitting proposals for commercial products and services to the government. It details the requirements for offer submission, emphasizing that offers must conform to solicitation requirements, including terms, conditions, representations, and certifications. Key submission elements include the solicitation number, offeror contact information, a technical description of items, warranty terms, a price breakdown, discount terms, and a 'remit to' address if different from the mailing address. Offerors must also provide current SAM.gov registration information, including a Cage Code (mandatory) and DUNS (optional), and acknowledge solicitation amendments. Past performance information is required when it is an evaluation factor. Offers must be signed, dated, and submitted on a quote by the specified deadline. Failure to meet requirements or provide necessary information may lead to an offer being deemed non-responsive or excluded from consideration. Offerors must hold prices firm for 60 calendar days unless otherwise specified, and clearly state the offer's expiration date.

This addendum outlines the evaluation criteria and process for awarding a federal contract for commercial products and services. The government will assess offers based on price and technical capability, with both factors being equally important. Initially, responsive offers are ranked by price. Subsequently, a technical evaluation begins with the lowest-priced offer, determining if it is "Acceptable" or "Unacceptable." An unacceptable technical offer leads to removal from consideration. This process continues until at least three offers are deemed technically acceptable. If fewer than three offers exist, all are evaluated. No award is made if no offers are acceptable, leading to re-evaluation of the requirement. The government reserves the right to communicate with offerors and to not select a contractor based on offer quality or fund availability. A written notice of award within the specified acceptance time forms a binding contract.

The document outlines the salient characteristics for a system requiring versatile input and output capabilities. Specifically, it details the need for Internet Protocol (IP) Ethernet 10G, DS0, DS3 T1/E1, capable inputs and outputs. These capabilities are essential for handling various analog and digital signal waveforms and signal levels. This information is critical for federal government RFPs, federal grants, and state and local RFPs where robust and flexible communication infrastructure is a key requirement.