single_source_justification - Tora Tora Tora_signed.pdf

Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition)

Page 1 of 1Updated: 9 Jun 16

Section A: General Contract Information

Contracting Activity: 56 CONS/PKA

Project/Program Name: T-33 Aerial Demonstration

Purchase Request/Identification Number: F2U0105055A002

Estimated Contract Cost (including Options): $93,022.80

Section B: Description of the Supplies/Services Required

The Tora Tora Tora act consists of up to eight (8) replica Japanese aircraft composed of Zero fighters, Kate torpedo bombers, and Val dive bombers. The Tora Bomb squad provides realistic simulation by detonating ground-based pyrotechnics. The Tora announcer provides historical narration. Tora Tora Tora will perform at the 2026 Luke AFB Air Show.

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

The rationale for limiting sources is due to the uniqueness in nature of the Luke AFB Air Show preparations, necessitating a streamlined procurement process . The aforementioned air acts are unique to Commemorative Air Force/Tora Tora Tora who have eight (8) replica Japanese aircraft composed of Zero fighters, Kate torpedo bombers, and Val dive bombers, realistic simulation by detonating ground-based pyrotechnics, and historical narration. Efforts to find a suitable alternative to solicit to have been exhausted.

Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition

In-depth market research was conducted to determine if there are vendors that could meet this requirement finding that there is no one else that provides a similar demonstration with the required waivers and licenses.

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

In the future, we will continue to conduct extensive market research, in order to find an air act that can provide the same or similar acts, so as to avoid the exclusion of competition for future airshows.

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

16-May-2025

Typed Name and Rank/Grade of Contracting Officer

Jacqueline C. Aranda, GS-13

Signature of Contracting Officer

Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition) Page of Updated: 9 Jun 16 Section A: General Contract Information 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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