Limiting-Competition_TPP_FY26_Redacted.pdf

This is a Memorandum for Record (MFR) justifying a sole source purchase order for commercial software under the simplified acquisition threshold. The contracting activity is CCAM-MZB-B, and the action is classified as a new requirement using a sole source purchase order vehicle with brand name buy authorization.

The acquisition seeks a commercial off-the-shelf software suite—specifically the Total Parts Plus (TPP) Obsolescence Management tool—to support electronics manufacturing trend evaluation and obsolescence risk assessment for Army aviation, missile systems, and other Department of Defense products. The requirement includes renewal of an existing Parts Plus Application license with four unlimited user accounts for access at four military sites (AVMC, CECOM, TACOM, and ARDEC), plus a second-year renewal option. The justification cites FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(A) for urgency as the controlling authority. Market research determined that competing tools such as QSTAR, IHS BOM Manager, and Silicon Expert lack either the recognition rate or capabilities of Total Parts Plus, which is identified as the original equipment manufacturer for the Parts Plus Obsolescence Management Tool Subscription application. The contracting officer certified that the anticipated cost is fair and reasonable based on price analysis of market research and approved the justification to limit competition subject to fund availability and prior authorization of the services for acquisition.