Sole Source JandA 8-20_KO SIGNED_Redacted.pdf

This is a Contracting Officer's Determination Memorandum for Sole Source (Including Brand Name) for purchases below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT).

The requirement is for a one-time purchase of Prime Power Unit (PPU) cooling fans: 1 EA of part number 13635436-1 PPU Fan and 2 EA of part number 13635436-2 PPU Fans. The purchase is classified as a Brand Name/Sole Source acquisition. These fans are critical components for a mission-essential radar asset located at Letterkenny Army Depot. The fans are engineered and certified to operate exclusively with cooling fan assemblies designed and manufactured by IEA, Inc., in accordance with proprietary Drawing Number 13635436. The components possess unique physical dimensions, electrical footprints, and thermal management capabilities proprietary to IEA, Inc.

The determination justifies sole source procurement based on technical requirements and operational necessity. The use of non-OEM components would introduce unacceptable operational risks, including system overheating, which would void existing technical certifications for the radar's power generation system and compromise operational readiness of this mission-critical missile defense asset. IEA, Inc. holds exclusive proprietary manufacturing rights for these components and has designated MILTON CAT (CAGE: 8KN17) as the sole authorized distributor for this region and asset. Therefore, MILTON CAT is identified as the only source capable of providing the required items. The memorandum is signed by both the customer and Contracting Officer and uses the CCAM-DSL/DSP Simplified J&A Short Form.