Single Source Justification - 4 TS (Seat Cushions).pdf

Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition)

FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

November 2018 FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Page 1 of 1

Section A: General Contract Information

Is this a Bridge Action as defined in the AF Bridge Action Reduction Plan? Yes No

Contracting Activity: 4th Contracting Squadron

Project/Program Name: Integrated Aircrew Trainer (IAT) Seat Cushions

Purchase Request / Local ID Number: F4FDAY3188A101

Estimated Contract Cost (including Options): $44,760.00

Section B: Description of the Supplies/Services Required

Integrated Aircrew Trainers are training devices used to simulate the F-15E Strike Eagle cockpit. The training version of the ACES II seats used utilize proprietary seat cushions. The original cushions are 12+ years old and require replacement.

Section C: Justification for Soliciting from a Single Source or Brand Name

Fain Models Ltd is the sole manufacturer of the ACES II training seat and is the only company equipped to provide the seat cushions required in the training device. These devices are government property and must be maintained in the correct configuration to meet design specifications.

Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition

An intent to sole source was published to SAM.gov from July 10, 2023 to July 14, 2023; no responses were received. At this time there are no other options that exist in the marketplace. The marketplace and potential distributors will be evaluated prior to any future purchases.

Section E: Steps to Preclude Future Single Source or Brand Name Awards

The Government will continue to monitor the market as well as maintain awareness of any enterprise-wide tools put in place to see if other companies can meet the requirement without eliminating efficiencies gained by Fain Models Ltd. Acquisitions for the purchase of future Fain Models Ltd components will be scrutinized as this one was to ensure the accuracy of the above information.

Section F: Contracting Officer's Determination

I have determined, in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), that the circumstances of this contract action deem only a single source is reasonably available.

Date

17-Jul-2023

Typed Name and Rank/Grade of Contracting Officer

Brittany Judd, GS-13, DAF

Signature of Contracting Officer

Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition) November 2018 Page of Section A: General Contract Information Is this a Bridge Action as defined in the AF Bridge Action Reduction Plan?

Section B: Description of the Supplies/Services Required Section C: Justification for Soliciting from a Single Source or Brand Name Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition Section E: Steps to Preclude Future Single Source or Brand Name Awards Section F: Contracting Officer's Determination I have determined, in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), that the circumstances of this contract action deem only a single source is reasonably available.

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