Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition)

This is a Single Source Justification document for a simplified acquisition under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 12.102(a). The contracting activity is 99 CONS/PKB (Air Force) for the project "99 CES PAPI Lights" with Purchase Request/Local ID Number F3G3CE6042A001. The requirement involves various lighting components for the Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI) system manufactured by ADB Safegate, including lamps, filters, and other proprietary parts necessary for repair and maintenance of the existing airfield lighting control system at Nellis Air Force Base.

The justification for single-source procurement from ADB Safegate is based on the unique and proprietary nature of the PAPI system's infrastructure. The airfield lighting control system is a proprietary system designed and manufactured exclusively by ADB Safegate; therefore, only original equipment manufacturer parts are feasible without requiring complete system replacement, which would be cost-prohibitive and outside procurement scope. To maximize competition despite the brand restriction, market research identified at least two authorized small businesses as ADB Safegate distributors. The acquisition will be solicited as a 100% Small Business Set-Aside through SAM.gov. The document was signed by Contracting Officer Kelela Lemon (CIV, DAF) on 06-Mar-2026. Future modernizations or complete replacements of the airfield lighting system will use performance-based specifications to reduce single-vendor dependency.