25P0029 SSJA_redacted.pdf

This Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition) document details a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract for optical fiber cables. The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL/RIKO) at 26 Electronic Parkway in Rome, NY, intends to sole-source a contract with Coastal Connections to fulfill a specific optical fiber requirement. The government determined that Coastal Connections is the only suitable provider due to cable compatibility, functionality, and interchangeability with existing laboratory infrastructure.

A Notice of Proposed Contract Action (NOCA) was posted on SAM.gov between March 20-April 4, 2025, which received four responses. Only one response offered a generic capability statement, and none fully met the government's requirements for cables that must be compatible with existing laboratory setups. The contract is specifically for different types and quantities of fiber optic cables, with Coastal Connections being selected as the sole-source provider due to potential performance and compatibility issues with alternative vendors. The government will continue monitoring the market for emerging products and technologies that could expand their product considerations.