2025-003 SSJ_Redacted.pdf

This is a Sole Source Justification document from the 81st Contracting Squadron for the procurement of a Degausser/Hard Drive Destroyer system. The requirement is for Data Security, Inc.'s LM-1 Degausser and DX-8 Destruction Device, which must be capable of erasing 3000 Oersted magnetic tape and 5000 Oersted longitudinal and perpendicular recorded hard disk drives in a one-touch closed loop system. The purchase request number is F2J3M24324AW02.

The justification states that after market research and a sources sought notice posted to SAM.gov from December 5-11, 2024, Data Security Inc.'s system is the only NSA EPL-approved solution that meets the requirements without human intervention. The 81st Contracting Squadron and 81st Communications Squadron will continue monitoring the market for other potential solutions. The Contracting Officer determined on December 18, 2024 that a sole source award is appropriate under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), as only one source is reasonably available.