Sole Source Justification_under SAT Only - F35 Lightning protection KO SIGNED.pdf
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- W50S6Y24PA003
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This document is a Sole Source Justification under Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) for the procurement of 9 Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) F-35 Lightning protection systems.
The estimated amount of the procurement is $200,000. The required supplies are portable lightning rods, specifically the PLP38PK-MOB model manufactured by LBA Technology Inc. This is the only lightning protection system approved by the F-35 Joint Program Office, and no other suppliers or products meet the established program requirements. The lightning rods must meet specific technical requirements such as minimum height, lightning strike capacity, grounding cable, and weather resistance. The sole source justification cites FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) - only one source is reasonably available. The government will continue to monitor the market for potential future competition. The related federal contract opportunity is Solicitation Number W50S6Y24PA003 awarded to an unknown vendor on 2024-08-22 by the Department of the Army Florida Army National Guard.
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Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) D M S S A
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FAR 13.106-3(b)(3)(i)
SOLICITATIONS MAY BE LIMITED TO ONE SOURCE ONLY IF THE CONTRACTING OFFICER DETERMINES THAT ONLY ONE SOURCE IS REASONABLY AVAILABLE. WHEN THE CUSTOMER DESCRIBES AN ITEM OR SERVICE, WHICH LIMITS THE AVAILABILITY TO ONE SOURCE, THE DETERMINATION MUST EXPLAIN WHY
THE ITEM OR SERVICE PROVIDER IS THE ONLY ONE THAT WILL MEET THE GOVERNMENT'S
REQUIREMENT. STATEMENTS SUCH AS "ONLY KNOWN SOURCE" OR "ONLY SOURCE WHICH CAN MEET THE REQUIRED DELIVERY DATE" ARE INADEQUATE TO SUPPORT A SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE. THIS FORM MAY BE USED IN LIEU OF THE DETERMINATION DESCRIBED IN FAR 13.106. THE CUSTOMER SHALL
PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:
1.PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER 2. ESTIMATED AMOUNT:
B N B
Y N
N CAGE P C Fund Type
O&M
NGREA
O
3. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES OR SERVICES REQUIRED AND
4. UNIQUE CHARACTERISTICS THAT LIMIT AVAILABILITY TO ONLY ONE SOURCE, WITH
THE REASON NO OTHER SUPPLIES OR SERVICES CAN BE USED:
. M :
. PROVIDE A STATEMENT OF ACTIONS, IF ANY, THE GOVERNMENT MAY TAKE TO
REMOVE OR OVERCOME ANY BARRIERS TO COMPETITION BEFORE FUTURE
ACQUISITIONS ARE REQUIRED:
a. C O N b. C O S
| 1PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: F6U3CE4193AW02 |
| 2 ESTIMATED AMOUNT: $200,000.00 |
| N0 B8: N2 |
| N0 CAGE 2 2 P52326 C2175725: F-35 Lightning Protection System |
| undefined: |
| OM: On |
| NGREA: Off |
| O75: Off |
| 3 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES OR SERVICES REQUIRED AND 7 171 86: LOG # 24-010. |
Portable Lightning Rods. Part No. PLP38PK-MOB (02). MFR: LBA Technology Inc.. Protects aircraft 24/7 when parked in open, austere, and lightning conditions are forecasted/exists. Minimum height of 38 feet. Designed to conduct a lightning strike with a magnitude of up to 200 kA. Supplied with a grounding cable that is a minimum of 50 feet in length and a wire gauge of 2/0 AWG. Withstands exposure to rainfall at rate of 1.4 inches per hour, winds up to 120 mph without being fastened to the ground, and ice acceleration of up to 3 inches. Operates and stored at temperatures of negative 60 degrees to 160 degrees.
THE REASON NO OTHER SUPPLIES OR SERVICES CAN BE USED: FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) - Only one source reasonably available.
There is only one source to procure PLP-38PK-MOB Lightning Mast for F-35 Joint Strike Fighters, from (LBA Technology, Inc.) and part # PLP-38PK-MOB is the only lightning protection system approved by the JSF Program.
| M57 565: Market research was performed via the Internet and found a few lightning rod manufacturers; but did not find one that manufactures for the F-35 aircraft. The Lightning Rod is only available from LBA Technology Inc. and manufactured for F-35 use only. Based upon extensive research from the F-35 Joint Program Office, this is the only lightning rod that meets the established program requirements. The lighting rod kits from LBA technology are the lightning rods and kits needed and the only Joint Technical Data (JTD) requirement. The government F-35 Joint Program Office does not know of other source that provides or meets the requirement per JTD and established program requirements. The manufacturer does not have an authorized distributor and there are no substitutes available. | |
| ACQUISITIONS ARE REQUIRED: We will continue to monitor the marketplace for future acquisitions to determine if competition can be sought. | |
| a C217571 O5 N0: Stacy Brenenstall, SMSgt, FLANG | |
| 2024-08-07T13:02:44-0400 | |
| BRENENSTALL.STACY.LEE.1248701869 |
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