Sole Source Award to Elma Electronics Inc

Notice Type: Synopsis of Contract Action – ComEth4591a-NOFF – Sole Source Award to Elma Electronics Incorporated

Justification, Statutory Authority: FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) – Soliciting Competition; (b)Soliciting from a single source. (2) For purchases exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold. The requirements at 13.501(a) apply to sole-source (including brand-name) acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services conducted pursuant to subpart 13.5.

Contract Award Date: TBD 

 Contract Award Number: TBD 

Synopsis: 

This is a Sole Source synopsis published for informational purposes only.

The United States Air Force Test Center/Directorate of Contracting (AFTC/PZZG), Edwards AFB, CA intends to issue a sole source contract to Elma Electronic Incorporated located at 44350 S Grimmer BLVD, Fremont CA 94538-6385 to supply VPX switches at Edwards AFB, CA. The contract will be executed by means of other than full and open competition, due to Curtiss – Elma Electronics being the only capable vendor to execute requirement. 

In order to comply with FAR 5.207(c)(15), the reason for lack of competition is as follows: 

The ComEth4591a is a sole-source item manufactured by E Interface Concept and Elma Electronic Inc is the North America authorized Distributor. It is the only currently available VPX switch that meets the FOX BOX chassis design specification, SOSA 1.0 compliance, and conduction-cooled ruggedization requirements.
Market research conducted on 22 Sep 2025 identified five potential vendors (DAP, New Wave DV, Elma, Pixus, Curtiss-Wright). While multiple suppliers could provide other FOX BOX components, only Elma responded with a feasible VPX switch solution, and AATC has already funded NRE to adapt their design.

Please submit all questions, comments, and feedback regarding this product to the following Points of Contact: 

    Mr. Falilou “Sam” Diouck, Contracting Officer, falilou.diouck@us.af.mil
    Mr. Abel Alcantar, Contracting Officer, Email: abel.alcantar.1@us.af.mil 

No telephone responses will be accepted. Any information submitted by respondents to this Notice of Contract Action is strictly voluntary. To the maximum extent possible, please submit non-proprietary information. Any proprietary information submitted should be identified as such and will be properly protected from disclosure. No classified information shall be submitted. Any response submitted by respondents to this Notice of Contract Action constitutes consent for that submission to be reviewed by Government personnel. 

The Air Force Test Center has appointed an Ombudsman to consider and facilitate the resolution of concerns from offerors, potential offerors, and others for this acquisition. Concerned parties should address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendations to the Contracting Officer for resolution prior to consulting the Ombudsman. Additionally, Air Force Federal Acquisition Regulation (AFFARS) 5352.201-9101 – Ombudsman, will be included in any potential solicitation and contract for this acquisition. The AFTC Ombudsman contact information is as follows: Air Force Test Center Vice Commander 1 South Rosamond Blvd, Edwards AFB, CA 93524-3784. Phone Number (661) 277-2810, Facsimile Number (661) 277-7593, Email: aftc.workflow@us.af.mil. 

DISCLAIMER AND NOTICE: This is a Synopsis of Contract Action only and does not constitute a commitment, implied or otherwise, that AFTC/PZZG, will take procurement action on this matter. This is NOT a request for proposals, applications, proposal abstracts, or quotation. This courtesy Notice of Contract Action only shall not be construed as an obligation on the part of the Government. Further, the Government will NOT be responsible nor reimburse any submitters of information for any cost incurred in furnishing this information. The Government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. Any organization responding to this notice should ensure that its response is complete and sufficiently detailed. Information provided will be used to assess tradeoffs and alternatives available for the potential requirement. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted.