CHASSIS, ELECTRICAL-ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT

The basis of award for this sole source acquisition, AMC code 3C, is the justification that this item will be acquired for the second or subsequent time directly from the actual manufacturer as indicated. This part requires engineering source approval by the design control activity in order to maintain the quality of the part. Existing unique design capability, engineering skills, and manufacturing knowledge by the qualified source(s) require acquisition of the part in accordance with the design control activity's procedures, as approved by the cognizant Government engineering activity per Government TDPL. Reference FAR 6.302-1. Reference 10 United States Code (USC) 2304(c)1), Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1(a)(2) - Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. For DOD supplies, this authority is extended to include, only one or a limited number of responsible sources, and no other type of supply or service will satisfy the agency's need or requirement.