Simplified JA FAR 13 SHORT FORM Connector Micro-D_KO SIGNED(1)_Redacted.pdf

This is a Contracting Officer's Determination Memorandum for Sole Source procurement submitted under the simplified acquisition threshold (SAT). The document authorizes a single-source purchase for a Glenair 550T002NF3CCPOL Connector, Micro-D backshell component, with a redacted estimated dollar value. The intended use involves environment-resisting EMI/RFI D-subminiature strain-relief split backshell for overall shielding purposes in an unspecified program.

The contracting officer determined that this specific Glenair component is the only source capable of meeting the government's requirements and justified the sole-source designation based on technical necessity and mission-critical applications. The determination emphasizes that the Glenair connector meets stringent MIL-DTL-83513 standards required for high-vibration and extreme temperature environments in military aerospace applications, featuring a proprietary TwistPin contact system. The document asserts that failure to procure this specific component would introduce unacceptable risks including reduced reliability, data loss, costly re-qualification delays, budget overruns, and potential safety hazards. The contracting officer's signature and date fields, along with customer and directorate information, appear on the form but are redacted. This determination was submitted using the CCAM-DSL Simplified J&A Short Form.