MFR Sole Source Letter for 2ROPS__DOP FM9 KTM POWER REEL_CO_S_20260518R_Redacted.pdf

This is a Memorandum for Record documenting a sole source justification for a firm-fixed-price purchase order.

The United States Space Force, Space Launch Delta 30, is procuring two Kineto Tracking Mount (KTM) main power reels from L3Harris Technologies, the Original Equipment Manufacturer. The 2nd Range Operations Squadron requires these replacement reels due to safety hazards created by the failure of the currently installed unit. One reel will immediately replace the broken unit to restore safe operations and mission capability, while the second will serve as a critical spare to prevent future operational downtime. The procurement is justified as a sole source acquisition under FAR 8.405-1 and RFO Part 6.103-1, citing the unique and specialized nature of the KTM software and design. L3Harris is the only contractor with the proprietary design authority and technical qualifications to provide a compatible replacement without causing mission delays and incurring high reverse engineering costs. Due to intellectual property restrictions, the government lacks the technical data necessary to solicit alternative vendors for a Form, Fit, and Function replacement. The Contracting Officer, Christopher Hummel GS-12, USAF, Contracting Officer PKB, certified that the anticipated cost is fair and reasonable and that the justification is accurate and complete.