Justification for Unusual and Compelling Urgency: C-5 Part WL-A10N

This contract is a firm-fixed-price, one-time purchase order awarded to Chrisbarry Aircraft Corp. on September 5 for $14,000. The procurement is for a single Magnetic Contactor (P/N: WL-A10N), essential for aircraft ground power operations of the C-5 aircraft. This part routes Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) Generator power to provide electrical power during ground operations and must be delivered by September 12. The purchase was made under the authority of FAR 6.302-2 for unusual and compelling urgency, reflecting the critical need for timely acquisition to avoid mission degradation. The Magnetic Contactor is a proprietary component with strict specifications that only the original equipment manufacturer part can meet, ensuring compatibility and operational reliability. Use of non-OEM substitutes could jeopardize aircraft system integrity, power delivery, and overall mission success. O&M funds funded the procurement, and the contract supports operations at JBSA Lackland, Texas. The Department of the Air Force oversees the contract, with Joshua Lewis designated as the point of contact for this requirement.