Redacted J and A - AGFU Tape-Redacted.pdf

This is a Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition) document for a U.S. Air Force contract. The United States Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Cryptologic and Cyber Systems Division, Contracting Division (AFLCMC/HNCK) seeks to purchase 98 rolls of 3M 850 Tape (6-1/2" x 230 yards with 5-1/2" Adhesive Void) for the Automated Ground Filter Unit (AGFU) system. The required product must be manufactured to IAW drawing number G1-47-1611-002, Rev H, with brown deactivation strip color. QSPAC Industries is identified as the sole source vendor for this mission-critical item.

The justification emphasizes that the AGFU is a critical air sampling system supporting DOD and other agencies' air sampling requirements worldwide. QSPAC Industries (formerly T&W Converters) has been the exclusive vendor providing this product since 2006 across three previous contracts. The tape is mission-critical for the AGFU's collection system; lack of quality product causes mission failure and equipment damage. Previous efforts to identify alternative vendors through Government Purchase Card buys and contact with five Texas tape converter companies all failed to produce viable alternatives meeting technical specifications. The contracting officer determined in January 2026 that only a single source is reasonably available per FAR 13.106-1(b)(1). Continuous research and qualification efforts are ongoing to identify additional vendors for future competition.