1.02e Sole Source Justification Draft_Redacted.pdf

ThorLabs SM1D12 SM1 Lever Actuated Iris Diaphragm (Ø1.0 Ø12.0 mm)

ThorLabs SM1L03 SM1 Lens Tube, 0.30" Thread Depth, One Retaining Ring Included

ThorLabs SM1T3 SM1 (1.035" 40) Coupler, External Threads, 0.25" Long

ThorLabs SM2A6 Adapter with External SM2 Threads and Internal SM1 Threads

ThorLabs SM2D25 SM2 Lever-Actuated Iris Diaphragm (Ø1.4 - Ø25.0 mm)

ThorLabs SM2L03 SM2 Lens Tube, 0.3" Thread Depth, One Retaining Ring Included

ThorLabs SM2L10 SM2 Lens Tube, 1" Thread Depth, One Retaining Ring Included

ThorLabs SM2L15 SM2 Lens Tube, 1.5" Thread Depth, One Retaining Ring Included

ThorLabs SM2L40 SM2 Lens Tube, 4" Thread Depth, One Retaining Ring Included

ThorLabs SM2M35 SM2 Lens Tube Without External Threads, 3.5" Thread Depth, Two Retaining Rings Included

ThorLabs SM2RR SM2 Retaining Ring for Ø2" Lens Tubes and Mounts

ThorLabs VC23FL Ø2.75" CF Flange for Ø1.5" Optics

ThorLabs VFA133 Mounting Adapter for Ø1.33" CF Vacuum Flange, 8 32 and 1/4" 20 Taps

ThorLabs VFA450B VFA450 to 60mm Cage System Adapter

Estimated Dollar Value:

FY/Option/Ordering Period OM&N OPN RDT&E

4. Statutory Authority Permitting Other Than Full and Open Competition

1. FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) states for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold, Contracting Officers may solicit from one source if the Contracting Officer the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available (e.g., urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand name or industrial mobilizatio

2. As required by FAR 13.106-3(b)(3)(i), this memorandum explains the absence of competition for this acquisition, as only one source will be solicited for this requiremen of the requirement) and the requirement is not expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

Is the requested material or service represents the minimum requirements of the Government Estimated Dollar?

41 U.S.C. 1903 as implemented by FAR 13.106 1(b)(1)(i) One Source Reasonably Available

Additional Information Regarding Statutory Authority if Applicable

Procurement Request/Solicitation/Purchase Order Number: 1301253301

Control Number:

I. Background

II. DESCRIPTION OF ITEM OR SERVICE

Provide a description of the item or service required, to include its intended use, the name of the required source or brand name, the estimated cost/price, and the required d date/period of performance

Please reference item 3 above (Description of Supplies/Services to Meet the Agency's Needs Including Estimated Value)

III. THE DETERMINATION FOR USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION IS BASED ON THE FOLLOWING:

A. ONLY ONE RESPONSIBLE SOURCE Yes

1. Restrictive Rights Yes The source has established proprietary rights, limited rights in data, patent rights, copyright processes in the item or service required.

Explain what rights are restricted, why the restrictive rights make the required item or service available from only one source, and why another company could not satisfy t need.

The Physics Department will be repurposing several existing ThorLabs components from prior experiments in the development of the new TOMIC atom interferometer. Du instrument's highly sensitive optical alignment requirements, the system demands sub millimeter precision with minimal tolerance for mechanical or optical deviation. This precision necessitates strict uniformity in component specifications, including dimensions, tolerances, material properties, and mounting compatibility.

LEGAL SUFFICIENCY REVIEW

I have determined this Justification is legally sufficient.

Legal Sufficiency Review

CONTRACTING ACTIVITY COMPETITION ADVOCATE REVIEW

Contracting Activity Approval

HEAD OF CONTRACTING ACTIVITY APPROVAL

Upon the basis of the above justification, I hereby approve, as Head of Contracting Activity, the solicitation of the proposed procurement described herein using other than competition, pursuant to the authority of (Placeholder for US code citation)

HCA Approval