Single Source Justification for CAF.pdf

Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition)

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Section A: General Contract Information

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

Contracting Activity: 47th Contracting Squadron

Project/Program Name: 2026 Fiesta of Flight - Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Aircraft Performance

Purchase Request / Local ID Number: F2R0F16022A002

Estimated Contract Cost (including Options): $26,200.00

Section B: Description of the Supplies/Services Required

The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) is a distinctive organization dedicated to preserving and showcasing historic military aircraft—warbirds once flown by every branch of the United States Armed Forces. For the Laughlin Air Force Base airshow, the CAF is providing both an aerial demonstration and a collection of static displays, a combined package available exclusively through the Commemorative Air Force. At the Central Texas Airshow, the CAF displays several historic aircraft—such as the B-25, BT-13, C-45, C-47, and U-3.

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

CAF provides both an airshow act and static displays—a specialized service offered exclusively by the Commemorative Air Force–Central Texas Flightline Services Detachment. This uniqueness was affirmed through conversations with multiple industry professionals at the 2023 and 2025 ICAS Convention.

Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition

In a previous requirement processed by the 47th Contracting Squadron at Laughlin AFB for contract FA300924P0017, it was stated and justified that only one source—the Commemorative Air Force—was identified as capable of providing the “CAF Central Texas & Flightline Services Detachment” air act performance. According to the airshow point of contact from the 47th Operations Group, Capt James Rumpsa, this is a unique requirement, and Mr. Dave Cantin of the Commemorative Air Force is the only source he is aware of that can provide a “Central Texas” air act performance within the United States. An internet search for additional providers of this service did not identify any other potential sources

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

Not Applicable

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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

27-Jan-2026

Typed Name and Rank/Grade of Contracting Officer

Alejandro Alvarado/GS-13

Signature of Contracting Officer

April 2021 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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