Single Source Justification - Lightning Protection - Signed.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: 97th Contracting Flight

Project/Program Name: PLP-38PK-MOB (02) Lightning Mast for F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF)

Purchase Request / Local ID Number: F1T0AM5150A001

Estimated Contract Cost (including Options): $0.00

Section B: Description of the Supplies/Services Required

The contract action resulting from this requirement will procure an additional lighting protection system in support of the F-35 sustainment at Ebbing ANGB, AR. The system that will be procured is Part ID: PLP-38PK-MOB (02) Rev: 0, Lightning Mast Assembly from LBA Technology, Inc. (UEI: FC71CVNACCT3). It is a 38' roll away tooless assembly. This product is a commercial off-the-shelf item that is also utilized by other military branches for their F-35 aircraft.

The PLP-38PK-MOB (02) has several patents that not only make it unique, but the only available option to meet the requirements of the F-35 JSF program. Some unique features of the PLP-38PK-MOB (02) include: no tool assembly, reduced foreign object debris, foldable and roll-away features, and mobile - re-deployable man-pack kits.

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

The PLP-38PK-MOB (02) is the only approved product by the F-35 JSF program. This single source justification is completed in accordance with FAR 13.306-1(b).

FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) states for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold, Contracting Officers may solicit from one source if the Contracting Officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available (e.g., urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand-name or industrial mobilization).

Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition

The PLP-38PK-MOB (02) is manufactured and distributed only by LBA Technology, Inc. Competition was not an option for this requirement.

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

Precluding the necessity for future single source purchases of the same product will be possible if the F-35 JSF Program approves other products.

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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

15-Aug-2025

Typed Name and Rank/Grade of Contracting Officer

KARLRAY B. AMBROSIO, TSgt

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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