C10_Redacted.pdf

This is a Memorandum to the File documenting a single-source acquisition justification for a Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) annual storage service under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold.

The contracting officer has determined that only one responsible source, Abaco Systems Inc. (located at 475 Quality Circle NW, Suite 100, Huntsville, AL 35806), is reasonably available for this requirement. The justification is based on the "Only One Responsible Source" rationale, as Abaco provides the specialized PLM annual service for component storage in a secure, environmentally controlled facility where stored components are designated for future builds of production units. The Government will lease the storage area for a base period of one year plus three optional years. The contract covers Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) annual service for the storage of components (1 unit), with performance of performance (PoP) running from 6/26/2026 through 6/25/2027 or one year through the date of contract award. Three optional years are included (LINs 002-004), with the total estimated cost for the base year plus three option years redacted in the document. The justification explains that this single-source approach is necessary because the requirement necessitates upper-level manufacturing support and direct coordination with Abaco's specific storage capabilities to avoid shipping fees, inventory control risks, and facility complications. The Contracting Officer, Danielle Marie Wessel, approved this non-competitive solicitation on May 11, 2026.