A02_Justification_Circular Connector_ATC_12302035_20250617(KO Signed)r_Redacted.pdf

This document is a Justification for Exception to Fair Opportunity for Simplified Acquisitions, specifically for purchasing Mighty Mouse Series 801 military connectors for the Army's data acquisition systems. The purchase request (PR-12302035) is for a new requirement in FY 2025, seeking to acquire 594 micro miniature circular connectors in seven different configurations to interface with Army Contracting Command - Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG) developed automotive on-board instrumentation systems.

The solicitation is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 334419 for Other Electronic Component Manufacturing, with a Lowest Price, Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection procedure. The government determined that the manufacturer is the sole source capable of meeting mission requirements due to unique connector characteristics, direct pricing advantages, and specific electromagnetic interference (EMI) compliance needs. Market research was conducted using SBA Dynamic Small Business Search, GSA Advantage, and Google search, which confirmed limited alternative sources for these specialized connectors.