15280_SSJ SIGNED BY CO redacted.pdf
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This is a Single Source Justification document for a simplified acquisition under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)). The Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) is procuring Missile Remote Interface Unit (MRIU) parts for the F-35 Versatile Depot Automatic Test Station (VDATS) program from Virginia Panel Corporation (VPC). The estimated contract cost is $36,287.13, with delivery required 120 days after receipt of order. The acquisition covers 40 line items including various enclosures, adapters, cables, connectors, patchcords, and inspection tools with specific part numbers, quantities, and unit prices listed across the two-page bill of materials.
The contracting officer determined that VPC is the sole source reasonably available because the VDATS test stand was designed around VPC's proprietary interface and prior attempts to integrate alternative substitutes resulted in mission failure due to inability to meet critical tolerance specifications. VPC further stated it has no authorized resellers, and awarding to an unauthorized company could result in order termination. The government conducted competition efforts including part number searches on ESI, 2GIT, and GSA, and posted Requests for Information (RFIs) to 2GIT (1788750), GSA (1788751), and NASA SEWP (363925) from December 5-11, 2025, all with no results. Contracting Officer Audrey Armstrong signed the determination on January 26, 2026, committing the government to continue soliciting industry to determine if future competition becomes available.
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Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition)
CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION
April 2021 CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION Page 3 of 3
Section C: Justification for Soliciting from a Single Source or Brand Name
Virginia Panel Corporation (VPC) is the only manufacturer of these components that can reliably integrate with the VDATS test stand. The system was designed around VPC's proprietary interface, and prior attempts to integrate alternative "suitable substitutes" have resulted in mission failure due to an inability to meet critical tolerance specifications. Therefore, VPC is the only vendor capable of providing components that satisfy the required form, fit, and function to ensure the operational integrity of the VDATS. VPC has stated in a letter that they do not have authorized resellers, an award to an unauthorized company could result in termination of the order. A procurement from any other source would introduce unacceptable risk and result in a non-functional system, spend resources including manpower hours and program funds, negatively impacting fleet readiness and mission capability.
Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition
A part number (P/N) search was done on ESI, 2GIT and GSA with no results. RFIs were posted to 2GIT (1788750), GSA (1788751) and NASA SEWP (363925) from 5 Dec 25 - 11 Dec 25 with no results. Furthermore, VPC has provided a letter stating they do not have an authorized reseller for these parts.
Section E: Steps to Preclude Future Single Source or Brand Name Awards
The government will continue to solicit industry to determine if capability has been expanded or if VPC has established other/or more partnerships and/or sourcing agreements which affords competition.
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
26-Jan-2026
Typed Name and Rank/Grade of Contracting Officer
Audrey Armstrong
Signature of Contracting Officer ARMSTRONG.AUDREY.LEE.1 Digitally signed by
ARMSTRONG.AUDREY.LEE
Date: 2026.01.26 16:10:44 -07'00'
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