Combined Synopsis Sole Source DnF Below SAT - QDC Mounting Bracket HMD Test_Redacted.pdf

This document is a Determination and Findings (D&F) for a single-source acquisition by the Air Force Technical Center (AFTC/PZZG).

The procurement involves purchasing 10 units of a DC Mounting Bracket (Part Number A13095-1, National Stock Number 5340-01-634-0021) from Thales Defense and Security, Inc. (DSI), the sole qualified manufacturer. The justification for this single-source award is established under RFO 12.102(a), which permits sole-source procurement when only one source is available for commercial products. The findings establish that Thales DSI is the exclusive manufacturer of this specific mounting bracket, which is mission-critical equipment for F-22 Raptor pilot helmets. The previous supplier, Gentex Corp, is no longer manufacturing this product, and no direct commercial replacement is available. The requirement is time-sensitive, with a maximum of 30 days from order placement to delivery mandated due to mission criticality and inventory constraints within the Integrated Logistics System. The contracting officer, Abel Alcantar (NH-III, DAF), approved this determination on September 3, 2026, with authority granted under DAF Approval Authorities Matrix PM 26-C-11 Matrix Item 51 for RFO 13.101(b) actions and GSAR 538.7104-3(a) for FSS orders.