Attachment 1 - Single Source Justification - F35 Lightning Protection System.pdf

Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition)

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Section A: General Contract Information

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

Contracting Activity: 97th Contracting Flight/PKA

Project/Program Name: F-35 Lightning Protection System - Mobile Lightning Protection

Purchase Request / Local ID Number: F1T0AM4115A003

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 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

02-May-2024

Typed Name and Rank/Grade of Contracting Officer

Mohamed H. Dharas, Capt/O-3

Signature of Contracting Officer

Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition) April 2021 Page of Section A: General Contract Information Is this a Bridge Action as defined in the AF Bridge Action Reduction Plan?

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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