S_Nam_SSJ_C_Therm_7_2019_CO_TL.pdf

SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION

FOR FEDERAL PROCUREMENTS UNDER THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD

(The use of this template is optional and solely for the convenience of the Contracting Officer)

1. Describe the requirement, as well as the total estimated dollar value. Please note that the requirement is the minimum acceptable specification or capability, and is not necessarily the best in the industry. Please note whether any additional follow-on work is anticipated in response to the current proposed effort.

Thermal Effusivity Analyzer:

Thermal Property Analyzer Electronic Control Unit, Laptop with Windows 10 Operating Software, TE3 Software, Modified Transient Plane Source Sensor, Compression Test Accessory, Reference Materials, and Pelican Air Portable Transport Case

Total: $ 39,500

2. List the proposed vendor and contact information.

C-THERM Technologies LTD.

Contact Info: Jordan McGrath Call: 800-532-4752 Fax: 506-457-1515 Email: Jordan.McGrath@ctherm.com

3. Describe why the proposed vendor is the only vendor from which the requirement can be obtained. Examples of acceptable justifications include but are not limited to: sole manufacturer and seller, adherence to warranty provisions, urgency, etc. If other vendors can provide similar products or services, describe why they cannot meet our particular requirement. Attach supporting market research documentation.

This thermal effusivity analyzer equipped with the C-Therm sensors is the only commercial instrumentation, which conforms to ASTM D7984 Test Method for Measurement of Thermal Effusivity of Fabrics. No other thermal effusivity analyzers are available in the market for the characterization of fabrics based on the standard ASTM method.

The attached it the supporting document showing that C-Therm is currently the only commercial instrumentation which conforms to ASTM D7984 (Please see the highlight in page 2)

4. Certification:

I hereby certify that the information provided above is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Technical Representative Date

5. CO Certification:

I hereby determine that the circumstances of this procurement action deem only one source reasonably available. Also, the quoted price is determined to be fair and reasonable as documented on the SAP e-File Checklist and Award Summary.

Contracting Officer Date

July 24, 2019

SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION

FOR FEDERAL PROCUREMENTS UNDER THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD

(The use of this template is optional and solely for the convenience of the Contracting Officer)

6. Approver:

I hereby verify and approve that the circumstances of this procurement action deem only one source reasonably available.

Supervisor Contracting Officer Date