SSJA_25q39_redacted.pdf

This document is a Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition) for a new Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract. The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL/RIKO) at 26 Electronic Parkway in Rome, NY intends to award a sole-source contract to Virginia Diodes, Inc. (VDI) for Up and Down Converters with associated items. The government has determined VDI is the only known vendor commercially offering frequency converters that operate above 300GHz, required by the Terahertz Communications Team, with no other similar commercially available alternatives.

The contract's estimated total value is redacted, with the Purchase Request/Local ID Number F4HBL15034A001/FA875125Q0039. A pre-solicitation notice was posted on SAM.gov between 13 March 2025 and 28 March 2025 to determine if other sources could fulfill the requirement. No responses were received. The government will continue to research the performance and technical capabilities of similar products and monitor the market for future availability of additional providers. The contracting officer has determined that only a single source is reasonably available in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1).