Justification - Connectors_Redacted.pdf

This is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC) form for a brand name specification purchase under $250K from Omega Engineering Inc. The requirement is for thermocouple extension cables and connectors, specifically 6000ft of M# 4KX20PPSH Multipair Thermocouple Extension Cable, 100 OTP-K-M 3-Prong Standard Size Round Pin Connectors, and 200 Miniature Thermocouple Connectors (SMPW-K-M and SMPW-K-F models), to be used for temperature data acquisition during live fire testing.

The market research conducted on January 29, 2025 identified four potential vendors through SAM.gov, GSA Advantage, and Google searches: Omega Engineering Inc. (large business), CAPP USA (small business), Radwell International LLC (large business), and Genuine Parts Company (large business). Despite initially seeking brand name justification, the contracting specialist recommended converting this to full and open competition since they could not identify two or more small businesses capable of meeting the requirements. The items require specific technical characteristics including polyvinyl jacketing, twisted pair construction, tinned-copper drain wire, and electro-static shielding, with insulation rated for temperatures up to 105°C.