Single Source JA HighPowerCables signed Redacted.pdf
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This is a Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition) document for the procurement of high-power cables and connectors by the 377 MSG/PKB contracting activity at Kirtland AFB for the Joint Nuclear Weapons Center (JNWC). The requirement is for 58 coaxial cables and 40 connectors that can handle 1500-watt amplifiers in the Arch NEMISys system, with specifications requiring minimal power loss, flexibility, and durability for extreme environments.
The justification explains that after market research, only one vendor (Times Microwave Systems Inc.) was found capable of immediately assembling the required cables with proven performance data. UNICOR was contacted but could not readily provide the items. The contracting officer determined under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) that only a single source is reasonably available. This is not a bridge action, and future market research will be conducted to identify potential additional vendors. The associated Notice of Intent indicates an anticipated award date of March 4, 2025, with responses due by February 25, 2025, at 10:00 AM MDT.
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Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition)
CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION
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Section A: General Contract Information
Is this a Bridge Action as defined in the AF Bridge Action Reduction Plan? Yes No
Contracting Activity: 377 MSG/PKB
Project/Program Name: POFA Equiptment/High Power Cables and Connectors
Section B: Description of the Supplies/Services Required
JNWC has a requirement to transmit high levels of power for certain objectives during POFAs and FTXs. To be able to achieve this objective the JNWC needs cables and connectors that can handle the power that the 1500-watt amplifiers in the Arch NEMISys are producing and effectively transfer it to the antennas. This must be done with the least amount of power loss through the cables as possible to increase efficiency, ultimately resulting in a better test environment. These high-power cables must also be flexible and rugged for the extreme environments the Arch NEMISys are operated in. The JNWC is looking to acquire 58 coaxial cables and 40 connectors with the requirements mentioned above.
Section C: Justification for Soliciting from a Single Source or Brand Name
After extensive market research, JNWC have only found one vendor that is currently ready to start assembling the type of cables that we are looking to acquire. JNWC understands there are probably several vendors who can develop cables to attempt to fulfill the requirement, but there is uncertainty whether these attempts will be sufficient since there is a the lack of recorded data that backs it up. Only one vendor has been able to provide the items needed within a reasonable time frame.
Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition
The efforts made include government required sourced and open market. JNWC contacted UNICOR and inquired about this purchase. JNWC was told UNICOR does not have anything readily available and will need to attempt to source the needed components to assemble the cables needed.
JNWC have also searched the open market and have found only one vendor that has responded with a quote and specs of everything that would fulfill all of our requirements.
Section E: Steps to Preclude Future Single Source or Brand Name Awards
In the future, market research will be conducted again to determine if there are another other vendors capable of providing this requirement.
Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition)
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Section F: Contracting Officer's Determination
I have determined, in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), that the circumstances of this contract action deem only a single source is reasonably available.
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