Sole Source JA_Redacted.pdf

This is a Department of the Air Force Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition document approving a sole source purchase order award to Eaton Corporation.

The contracting activity is the Air Education and Training Command (AETC), 97th Contracting Flight, with an acquisition value under $10 million. The document justifies awarding a Purchase Order on a sole source basis to Eaton Corporation for Eaton Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) system maintenance and support services. The 97th Operations Support Squadron requires an Eaton UPS Flex Service Plan covering preventive maintenance and service for two Eaton UPS systems located in buildings 530 (RAPCON) and 550 (DASR). The required services include parts and labor coverage with an 8-hour response time, any-time battery/7x24 preventive maintenance, and technical support. The contract duration is one base year plus an option for a four-month extension. The estimated contract cost is redacted in the document.

The justification is based on 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), citing that only one responsible source exists. Eaton Corporation is identified as the sole authorized provider of service support with proprietary service software for 3-phase UPS products, and third-party service providers are not trained, certified, or supported by Eaton. The document notes that allowing third-party maintenance could result in warranty loss. Market analysis over eight years has consistently concluded that Eaton UPS Maintenance will remain a sole source requirement. To overcome barriers to competition, a special notice will be posted on the GPE (SAM.gov) for ten days to encourage future competition. The document was signed on August 7, 2026, by Contracting Officer Kacie L. Halpain and Technical and Requirements Personnel MSgt Timothy J. Lambros.