Attachment 00002 - MFR - Limiting Competition under SAT_Redacted.pdf

This is a Justification and Approval (J&A) document for a brand name-limited procurement under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT). The U.S. Army Contracting Command at Rock Island Arsenal is seeking to procure 24x Fujikura 100S Fusion Splicers without Bluetooth (Product Number S018693) with a two-year extended warranty and 25x Fujikura GT60 Fiber Cleavers without Bluetooth (Product Number S018664) plus shipping for both items. The procurement is for a new commercial requirement valued under the SAT threshold of $350,000. The acquisition uses fixed-price terms, is funded through OMAR (Operations and Maintenance, Army) for Fiscal Year 2026, and is limited to domestic purchases (CONUS).

The justification cites RFO FAR 12.102(a) authority, establishing that only one source is available for this procurement. The government determined that Fujikura is the sole acceptable supplier because their 100S splicers have consistently produced the highest percentage of successful graduates compared to competing models. The previously used model (70S) is no longer in production, and alternative models from other manufacturers failed to meet performance standards or demonstrated equipment deficiencies leading to student failures. The justification emphasizes that Fujikura remains the only validated manufacturer meeting mission quality standards and compatibility with existing infrastructure and training materials. Market research was completed on March 26, 2026, and identified limited approved vendors through CHESS procurement channels. The government determined that using unauthorized resellers or alternate manufacturers would introduce risks of counterfeit equipment and increased long-term replacement costs exceeding fair and reasonable market pricing.