2.2.1-Attachment 3-Brand Name Justification-Redacted.pdf

This is a Sole Source Justification for Simplified Acquisitions documenting DHS Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) purchase of a DetectaChem Apex R7 Raman Spectrometer for the Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) office in St. Paul, Minnesota.

The acquisition involves a firm-fixed-price purchase order for one DetectaChem Apex R7 Raman Spectrometer unit with associated accessories including charger, point-and-shoot adaptor, vial holder, testing standard, updates, support, and one-year warranty, plus shipping and handling. The estimated total contract value is redacted. Funding is provided through a One Big Beautiful Bill (OB3) multi-year appropriation in Fiscal Year 2025. The DetectaChem Apex R7 is a portable chemical detection and analysis device designed for field use in law enforcement, forensics, and security applications to identify and analyze unknown substances through sensor-based detection and onboard analytical processing. The justification asserts that DetectaChem is the sole manufacturer capable of meeting operational requirements due to the unique combination of portable chemical detection, rapid on-site analysis, and integrated sensor technology, with hardware, firmware, and analytical capabilities available only through DetectaChem. To maximize competition among authorized resellers, the requirement will be posted on SAM.gov. Market research conducted from April 21-29, 2026, confirmed DetectaChem's market position as the primary manufacturer and seller with an extensive authorized reseller network. The Contracting Officer determined pricing is fair and reasonable based on competitive quotations and certified the justification on May 4, 2026.