25QB158 Sole Source JA_Redacted.pdf

CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION

Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition)

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Section B: Description of the Supplies/Services Required

Section C: Justification for Soliciting from a Single Source or Brand Name

Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition

Is this a Bridge Action as defined in the AF Bridge Action Reduction Plan? Yes No

Contracting Activity: 45 CONS/PKB

Project/Program Name: Aircrew Helmets

Purchase Request / Local ID Number: F3KRA95198AW01/FA252125QB158

Estimated Contract Cost (including Options):

The 920th OSS/OSL has a requirement to purchase Gentex Ballistic Helmets for the 301st Aircrew.

GENTEX OPS CORE HELMETS:

Size Qty. Item XL 30 HGU-100A/P Flyer’s OPS-CORE P/N A15367-03G1901 Tan 499 XXL 5 HGU-100A/P Flyer’s OPS-CORE P/N A15367-04G2001 Tan 499

10 Vented Lux liner Replacement Kit P/N A15031-1 2 Fast, Powerpath Arc Rail Kit P/N A15250-11 2 Accessory: Modular Bungee Shroud Kit, Tan 499 P/N H10672-G 5 Replacement: FAST Universal Loop Kit (11 sections), P/N H10738-J 1 Suspension/Retention: FAST, no hardware included, Vented Lux Liner Padding, Head-Loc 4- Point Chinstrap - OCC- Dial, Low Profile, Universal Fit-band, [Left-Eye Dominant], [M], Tan 499 P/N H10758-21A

4 Suspension/Retention: FAST, no hardware included, Vented Lux Liner Padding, Head-Loc 4- Point Chinstrap - OCC- Dial, Low Profile, Universal Fit-band, [Left-Eye Dominant], [L], Tan 499 P/N H10758-22A

5 Suspension/Retention: FAST, no hardware included, Vented Lux Liner Padding, Head-Loc 4- Point Chinstrap - OCC- Dial, Low Profile, Universal Fit-band, [Left-Eye Dominant], [XL], Tan 499 P/N H10758-23A

1 Suspension/Retention: FAST, no hardware included, Vented Lux Liner Padding, Head-Loc 4- Point Chinstrap - OCC- Dial, Low Profile, Universal Fit-band, [Left-Eye Dominant], [XXL], Tan 499 P/N H10758-24A

All helmets are FAST Carbon Aircrew, High Cut, 3 Hole, Vented Lux Liner Padding, Head Loc 4-Point Chinstrap LED OCC-Dial, Modular Bungee

In accordance with HAF-2024-005A HQ USAF/A3TH Policy Message dated 29 March 2024, units are authorized and directed to procure the specified equipment directly from the manufacturer until a DLA contract is established.

DLA does not have this equipment in inventory at this time or excess inventor from other agencies at this time. In accordance with AFMAN 11-301V1 and HAF-2024-005A HQ USAF/A3TH POLICY MESSAGE, 29 March 2024; DLA is currently in the process of updating their provisioning/stock listing for updated the ballistic helmets.

This above notice serves to inform field units of updated Gentex Part Numbers and Descriptions. The C-130H/J, C-5M, U-28A, MC-12, C-145, C-146, PC-12, C-208, AC-130J, AC-130W, EC-130J, HC-130J, LC-130, MC-130J, C-17, KC-46, KC-135 and MC-130H aircraft have previously received airworthiness determination approval for the ANVGMS.

Section A: General Contract Information

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Section E: Steps to Preclude Future Single Source or Brand Name Awards

Section F: Contracting Officer's Determination

DLA does not have this equipment in inventor at this time or excess inventor from other agencies at this time. Until this is action has been completed, units are authorized to procure ANVGMS direct through the manufacturer OPs-Core - Gentex Corporation.

This requirement will remain a single source until the AFMAN 11-301V1 and HAF-2024-005A HQ USAF/A3TH Policy update their regulation in accordance with DLA complete updating the process for the provisioning/stock listing for this equipment.

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

15-Aug-2025

Typed Name and Rank/Grade of Contracting Officer

Cynthia Whittaker/NH-III

Signature of Contracting Officer WHITTAKER.CYNTHIA.ELLEN Digitally signed by

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Date: 2025.08.15 11:19:02 -04'00'