SSJ Redacted F1S0AY6112A002_Redacted.pdf

This is a Single Source Justification document for a simplified acquisition by the Air Force Test Center (AFTC) at Edwards AFB. The procurement is for Glenair brand swing-arm strain relief clamps and electro-less nickel connectors required to support ongoing flight test activities. The components are highly specialized commercial off-the-shelf items with an estimated contract cost that is redacted. The local purchase request number is F1S0AY6112A002, and the contracting activity is AFTC/PZZ for the project named "Stingray Strain Relief Clamp."

The justification establishes that only Glenair brand-name products meet the technical requirements due to their exact form, fit, and function compatibility with pre-installed sensor wiring and existing interfaces in current flight test production builds. Using alternate brands would necessitate complete redesign and rework of existing electrical and mechanical schematics, physical removal and rework of sensor wiring, and procurement of alternate interfaces and new wire terminations, creating unacceptable costs and delays. Furthermore, unauthorized substitutions pose safety risks to the aircraft and crew. To maximize competition, the Government conducted market research and posted a Request for Information on GSA eBay, identifying three authorized small business distributors: Lotus USA Inc., Burhani Enterprises, and Pixamettoc Solutions. The solicitation will be posted to GSA eBay as a Total Small Business Set-Aside, allowing any authorized small business distributor of Glenair products to compete. The Contracting Officer Christina Day determined on 18-May-2026 that only a single source is reasonably available in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1).