JandA_759-364-027_KO_SIGNED_Redacted.pdf

This is a Contracting Officer's Determination Memorandum for Sole Source Purchase (Brand Name) for purchases below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT).

LEAD is procuring five (5) Conduit Assembly 759-364-027:06324 units manufactured by Glenair, Inc. for a specified military application. The purchase is classified as a brand name sole source acquisition. Glenair's Conduit Assembly (P/N: 759-364-027:06324) is engineered to meet precise electrical shielding, environmental sealing, and physical configuration tolerances unique to the required application. As the original equipment manufacturer (OEM), Glenair holds proprietary engineering drawings and performance validation data necessary to meet government standards. Substituting alternative brands introduces severe technical risks, including fitment failures and electromagnetic interference due to non-conforming dimensions or shielding. Testing and qualifying alternative sources would cause engineering delays that would jeopardize the depot's critical delivery schedule, directly disrupting Army fielding timelines and compromising military readiness.

Market research conducted through historical contract reviews, catalog searches, and technical assessments of similar hardware confirms that Glenair is the sole manufacturer of a Conduit Assembly satisfying the exact form, fit, and functional configuration requirements. No other commercial products provide the necessary electrical interfaces or environmental shielding. The memorandum concludes that restricting procurement to the Glenair brand is necessary to satisfy government requirements, as no other commercial alternatives exist in the marketplace. The document is signed by customer, contracting officer, and directorate representatives and references the CCAM-DSL Simplified J&A Short Form.