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This is a Determination & Findings (D&F) document justifying a sole source procurement action for commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) components.

The Air Force Technical Center (AFTC) at Edwards Air Force Base is acquiring 178 units of Synapcess SP Series Power Distribution Units (PDUs) with part number SP-1001CIE-01, including accessories and a 6-foot AC power cord (NEMA 5-15P to C19), at a total cost of $91,670.00. The procurement authorization is ACQ-26-C75/F1S0AZ6169A001. The contracting officer determined that only one source is reasonably available under RFO 11.204(a)(2)(ii) (Brand Name) and RFO 13.101(b) (Noncommercial Products and Services). The justification cites three critical factors: (1) Mission Requirement & Criticality—the PDUs are essential for supporting real-time missions within Mission Control Rooms and Modular Mission Control Room Units, as existing equipment is obsolete and unable to meet operational and technical performance requirements; (2) Technical & Software Integration—the specific brand-name hardware is uniquely required to interface seamlessly with pre-existing custom-developed system control software in the range's MCR workstations; and (3) Security & Compliance Constraints—only this PDU hardware satisfies both Information System Security Manager (ISSM) and Program Office Security (POS) vetting and clearance requirements for operational deployment within the MCRs. Christina M. Day, Contracting Officer, approved the determination on July 07, 2026, with approval authority granted under DAF Approval Authorities Matrix PM 26-C-11 Matrix Item 51.