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Contracting Officer's Determination Memorandum for Sole Source (Including Brand Name) less than SAT In accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold (SAT), Contracting Officer's may solicit from one source if they determine that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available (e.g. urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand name, or industrial mobilization). The determination must explain why the item or service provider is the only one that will meet the

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Government's requirement. Statements such as "only known source" or "only source which can meet the required delivery date" are unacceptable to support a sole source purchase.

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The requirement is for a one-time purchase of 1 EA: 13635436-1 PPU (Prime Power Unit) Fan and 2 EA: 13635436-2 PPU Fans.
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This is a O Brand Name Purchase E)Sole Source Purchase

Provide the unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, including the reason(s) no other supplies or services can be used to meet the Government's needs. If you are stating the purchase is mandated by law, regulation, or policy, state the publication, date, and include a copy of the publication with the package. If the request is based on unusual or compelling urgency, describe the circumstances leading to the urgency, including when the requirement became known. (Urgency cannot be justified due to expiring funds or a lack of planning by the customer.)

These fans are critical components for the
- asset located at Letterkenny Army Depot. The

, a mission-essentialis engineered and certified to operate

exclusively with cooling fan assemblies designed and manufactured by IEA, Inc. in accordance with proprietary Drawing Number 13635436. These fan assemblies possess unique physical dimensions, electrical footprints, and thermal management capabilities that are proprietary to IEA, Inc. The use of any non-OEM components would introduce unacceptable operational risks, including a high probability of system overheating. This would void existing technical certifications for the radar's power generation system and compromise the operational readiness of a mission-critical missile defense asset. No other commercial part can meet the strict form, fit, and function requirements of this fielded military system.