BNJ - 1400 GPUs_Redacted.pdf

This document is a Use of a Single Source Below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT) form for procuring 17 ITW GSE Model 1400 Ground Power Units (600A) for the Air Force at Laughlin AFB, TX. The ground power units have specific technical specifications including 28 VDC, 600 amps continuous output, 3-phase 460V input, and a 28V engine start capability. The units are a replacement for legacy ground support equipment, with a 2-year warranty and standard shipping to Laughlin AFB.

The procurement is a single-source acquisition from ITW/GSE, justified because they are the sole manufacturer of these specific ground power units for T-6 aircraft. The contract includes 1-3 days of startup, commissioning, and basic operator training for one class of up to 10 people. Laughlin AFB will continue to survey the marketplace for new technologies, but currently, only ITW/GSE products meet the government's requirements. The contracting officer has determined that only a single source is reasonably available, with the solicitation dated 4 Jan 2021 and a planned determination date of 30-Jun-2025.