Attachment 01 - Sole Source Justification.pdf
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- Lightning Protection System - Notice of Intent to Sole Source Federal contract opportunity
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- FA520525QB006
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This document is a Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition) for a Lightning Protection System purchase. The 35th Contracting Squadron at Misawa AB, Japan intends to issue a sole-source procurement to LBA Technology, Inc. to provide the PLP-38PK-MOB (02) lightning mast, which is the only system approved by the F-35 JSF program and has several unique patents. The estimated contract cost is $0.00. The Government conducted market research but found no other companies capable of meeting the requirements. For future acquisitions, the Government will conduct additional market research to determine if there are other capable sources. The Contracting Officer has determined that only a single source is reasonably available in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1).
The related federal contract opportunity is a Special Notice for a sole-source procurement of Lightning Protection Systems from LBA Technology, Inc. The 35th Contracting Squadron intends to award a contract under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) and FAR 6.302-1(b)(1)(ii). Interested parties have 10 days to challenge the sole source justification by demonstrating their ability to provide an equivalent product. The NAICS code is 335931 with a 600 employee size standard. Questions are due by 20 Nov 2024 and quotes are due by 22 Nov 2024.
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| Attachment 01 - Sole Source Justification 19 Nov 24.pdf | ||
| FA520525QB006 - 13 FGS Lightning Protection System.pdf |
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Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition)
20 Apr 2017 Page 1 of 1
Section A: General Contract Information
Contracting Activity: 35 Contracting Squadron, Misawa AB, Japan
Project/Program Name: Lightning Protection System
Purchase Request/Identification Number:
Estimated Contract Cost (including Options): $0.00
Section B: Description of the Supplies/Services Required
PLP-32 Lightning Masts provide a cone of protection within which lightning charges are diverted to the mast and grounded instead of to the protected object.
Section C: Justification for Soliciting from a Single Source or Brand Name
LBA Technology's PLP-38PK-MOB (02) lightning mast is the only lightning protection system approved by the F-35 JSF Program.
It has several patents that not only make it unique but the only available option to meet he requirements of the F-35 JSF program. These patents include no tool assembly, reduced F.O.D. (Foreign Object Debris), foldable & roll-away features and mobile re-deployable man-pack kits.
Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition
After thoroughly conducting research via SAM.gov, FPDS, and contacting previous buyers for approved Lighting Protection Systems that meet F-35 requirements, it is clear that no other companies met the product necessary specifications. Several Government sites were searched to locate existing or previous awards, but there were no results identifying other competitors for the specified product.
Section E: Steps to Preclude Future Single Source or Brand Name Awards
For future similar acquisitions, the Government will conduct market research again to determine if there are other companies capable of providing similar items that satisfy the requirements.
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
13-Nov-2024
Typed Name and Rank/Grade of Contracting Officer
Yoshikatsu Nakamura, JP, Contracting Officer
Signature of Contracting Officer
Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition) 20 Apr 2017 Page of Section A: General Contract Information 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 Section E: Steps to Preclude Future Single Source or Brand Name Awards 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.
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