1.04b Sole Source Justification_Redacted1.pdf

Source Selection Information See FAR 2.101 and 3.104

JUSTIFICATION FOR SOLE SOURCE (Simplified Acquisitions - MPT to <$250K)

Document number: N0016124RCZ0003

The supplies or services described herein are being solicited on a sole source basis and competition is precluded for reasons indicated below. There are no substitutes available for the supplies or services.

Check One:

Service:

Contractor:

Contractor Address:

Contractor POC:

Phone #:

Email:

Cage Code/DUNS:

Supply:

Restricted to the following source. If a sole source manufacturer distributes via dealers, ALSO provide dealer information.)

Original Manufacturer Name:

Keyence Corporation of America

Manufacturer: Keyence Corporation of America Manufacturer POC: Abby Sholders Manufacturer Phone #: 610-472-8587 Manufacturer Address: 500 Park Boulevard, Suite 200, Itasca, IL 60143, U.S.A Dealer/Rep: N/A Dealer/Rep Address Phone No.

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Email: abby.sholders@keyence.com

Description of the supplies or services required, the estimated price/cost, and required delivery date.

The Keyence Elemental Analyzer (EA-300) and required additional components is used in research projects with midshipmen to lean about nanostructuring in magnetic materials to test composition of the material while optically investigating the formation of nanoparticles.

Please see item details below.

Required Line Item Description Quantity EA-300 Laser-Based Elemental Analyzer

EA-300 Lens Joint (Lens Holder) 1 EA-300 spacer for VH-Z00/Z100 1

The acquisition of the EA-300 Elemental Analyzer and required additional components represents the minimum requirements of the Government with an estimated cost of $42,724.75.

The requested delivery date for the supply is 29 January 2024.

Describe in detail why only this source can furnish the requirements to the exclusion of other sources.

(what specific characteristics of the supplies or services limit the availability to a sole source (e.g., unique features, function of the item, etc.)?)

The supplies or services must be compatible in all aspects (form, fit and function) with existing systems presently installed/performing. Describe the equipment/function you have now and how the new item/service must coordinate, connect, or interface with the existing system.

The Elemental Analyzer (EA-300) and additional components are required to expand on the capability of the Keyence VHX Optical Microscope previously purchased for and installed at USNA. Keyence Corporation of America is the only vendor capable of supplying the required components as they must be able to fit the VHX Optical Microscope precisely. Attempting to award to any other vendor would require the purchase of an entirely new Optical Microscope and previously purchased components costing the Government unnecessary additional funding. Therefore, it is in the best interest of the Government to procure the EA-300 Elemental Analyzer and additional components from Keyence Corporation of America.

A patent, copyright or proprietary data limits competition.

These are "direct replacement" parts/components for existing equipment.

Other information to support a sole source action:

The EA-300 (elemental analyzer) is compatible and is designed for the VHX-100 which has been installed at the United States Naval Academy (USNA). It is a system that integrates into the machine specifically, and is supported by the current software and microscope. The elemental analyzer is designed specifically for this microscope and would allow the user to analyze the composition of their materials during microscopy.

the Government with an estimated cost of $42,724.75.

Document number: N0016124RCZ0003

I CERTIFY THAT THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ABOVE IS COMPLETE AND ACCURATE TO THE

BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE. I UNDERSTAND THAT THE PROCESSING OF THIS SOLE SOURCE

JUSTIFICATION PRECLUDES THE USE OF FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION.

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I HEREBY DETERMINE THAT THE CIRCUMSTANCES OF THE CONTRACT ACTION DEEM ONLY ONE

SOURCE REASONABLY AVAILABLE IN ACCORDANCE WITH FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i).

Contracting Officer Signature Date

NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center, Norfolk Contracting Department

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