Attachment 2 - Redacted Sole Source Justification.pdf

This document is a Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition) for the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) at Wright-Patterson AFB. The document seeks to procure a Marx Generator for high-altitude electromagnetic pulse (EMP) effects research, specifically to support the space mission by hardening US electronics in space. The sole source vendor identified is APELC, which is the only known supplier capable of meeting the Statement of Work requirements, particularly the fast rise times specified.

The acquisition process involved internet searches, consultation with subject matter experts, and a Sources Sought posting on SAM.gov to determine potential vendors. Only one company responded to the posting, and no alternative vendors were found capable of meeting the technical requirements. The contracting activity (AFLCMC/PZIBA) has determined this to be a sole-source acquisition under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), with the government intending to award a firm-fixed price contract. The estimated contract cost is redacted, and the project is scheduled for award by July 14, 2025, with continued monitoring of state-of-the-art systems to prevent future single-source awards.