CUI_Sole Source Justification_CAPCELL Cable Assembly Connector_CompAd_Redacted.pdf

This is a Sole Source (Including Brand Name) Justification document for a simplified commercial item acquisition by the Air Force Sustainment Center (AFSC/PZIMC) at Tinker AFB. The justification supports awarding a firm fixed-price purchase order to Teletronics, a division of DCX-Chol Enterprises, Inc., for 360 Connector Plugs (P/N 4000-4004-1143E) which include housings and straight backshells with "E" length lanyards.

The estimated contract value is $1,296,000 and falls in the >$750K to ≤$15M range. The acquisition uses AFFARS 5313.501 authority under 10 U.S.C. 3572 for simplified acquisition procedures. The justification establishes Teletronics as the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and sole authorized source for this modified commercial item, which is required for use in the B-2 Bomber Rack Assembly. Market research confirmed no authorized distributors exist for this part. The justification cites urgency due to zero stock levels and potential impact to 360 Cable Assemblies on order, with delays potentially affecting 8 workers and resulting in $10,411,447.54 annual losses if material is not procured.