DF Below SAT_26QB165_Final_Redacted.pdf

This is a Determination & Findings (D&F) document justifying a single-source acquisition for Vidmar & Lista Cabinets & Storage by the 45 Contracting Squadron/PKBB.

The contracting activity is exercising sole-source authority under RFO 11.204(a)(2)(ii) (Brand Name), determining that the particular brand name, product, or feature is essential to Government requirements. The findings establish that the 920 MXS/920 MXMP Engine Shop performs critical propulsion maintenance, assembly, and tooling operations on military aircraft engines, requiring specialized storage solutions. Standard commercial-grade office or light industrial storage systems are technically unacceptable and present active mission safety hazards due to insufficient structural ratings, risk of runner failure, structural deformation, and localized collapse under load. Vidmar & Lista cabinets incorporate a proprietary physical interlock safety mechanism critical for handling load capacities up to 440 lbs per drawer. The determination concludes that this sole-source action is justified under the applicable regulation, with signatory authority vested in the Contracting Officer per 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.