Attachment 1 - Sole Source Justification.pdf

This is a Department of the Air Force Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (CUI document).

The 22nd Contracting Squadron at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas seeks to award a sole-source purchase order to Bauer INC for a Calibration Kit (part number BS3345-0) compatible with the 22 AMXS torque system supporting the KC-135/46 mission. The estimated contract value does not exceed a redacted amount. The product includes a 12-month warranty beginning after acceptance and will be accompanied by hands-on training for a maximum of 8 members of the Logistics Readiness Squadron team during product acceptance. The acquisition is justified under 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), which permits sole-source procurement when only one responsible source exists and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The contracting officer, Sandy Jacob, Neal (digitally signed August 13, 2026), certified the justification as accurate and complete.

The rationale for sole-source award centers on Bauer INC's position as the sole distributor of the calibration kit compatible with the existing Bauer torque system (8731-101) previously awarded under contract FA462122P0043. An integrated market analysis confirmed the requirement is unavailable through mandatory sources including IAW RFO 8.103 and 8.104, AbilityOne, Federal Prison Industries, and the AFICC Launchpad. The contracting officer is responsible for ensuring fair and reasonable pricing in accordance with FAR Subpart 15.4. A Notice of Award will be posted on SAM.gov with the sole-source justification attached to encourage potential vendors to develop competing products or services meeting the specified requirements.