Simplified Justification Below SAT All Actions_KO SIGNED_Redacted.pdf

This is a Contracting Officer's Determination Memorandum for a sole source acquisition justified under the Revolution FAR Overhaul authority (FAR 12.102(a)).

The procurement concerns a CONNECTOR, PLUG, ELEC with NIIN 5935-012607742, associated with Fedlog part numbers 10250287-1 and E1010-165, manufactured by Crouse-Hinds/Cooper. The contracting office has determined this is a brand name requirement and cannot proceed with a General Pricing Contract (GPC) due to the material exceeding GPC limits. The justification for sole source procurement centers on the unique characteristics of this specific connector component, which is the only part meeting the stringent standards required for high-vibration and extreme temperature environments in military aerospace applications. The contracting officer asserts that failure to procure this specified connector would introduce significant and unacceptable risks to Letterkenny Army depot's special cable program production, including mission-critical data integrity concerns, potential schedule delays, budget overruns, and safety risks to personnel. The memorandum notes that pursuing alternative non-qualified parts would necessitate extensive re-qualification testing, creating substantial schedule and cost impacts. The materials are identified as urgent and required to be procured and delivered as soon as possible. Technical Requirements Owner and Contracting Officer signatures are provided, along with associated directorate and contracting office identifications.