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This is a Determination & Findings (D&F) document for a sole source acquisition by the Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) Air Force Sustainment Center (AFSC).

The contracting activity seeks to procure Amphenol mating connectors for power supply as part of the F-35 Common Component Power Supplies Project. The acquisition includes six part numbers with the following quantities: P/N 10-507860-617 (QTY: 6), P/N 10-507860-417 (QTY: 18), P/N 10-507859-004 (QTY: 6), P/N 10-507859-604 (QTY: 6), P/N 10-507859-404 (QTY: 18), and P/N 10-507859-003 (QTY: 6). The parts are mating connectors for power supply and do not have descriptions on quotes. Delivery is not to exceed 24 weeks after receipt of order (ARO). The justification for sole source procurement is based on RFO 11.204(a)(2)(ii) (Brand Name), citing that Amphenol connectors are essential to the Government's requirements as they integrate power supplies with the Versatile Diagnostic Automatic Test Station (VDATS) through Interface Test Adapters (ITAs). Alternative components from other manufacturers were evaluated but found incompatible due to variations in physical tolerances and mating configurations. Only Amphenol parts can interface with the active VDATS network without risking system integrity or testing delays. The document was signed on August 25, 2026, by Teresa Duval (Contracting Officer) and Jen Evans (Acquisitions Program Manager).