24Q0063_Non Comp_Redacted.pdf
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- SOLE SOURCE – ION-TOF SIMS5 MASS SPECTROMETER SERVICE Federal contract opportunity
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- N0016424Q0063
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This document is a sole source justification for service provided for an ION-TOF Sims5 mass spectrometer. The Naval Sea Systems Command seeks to award a sole source contract to ION-TOF USA, Inc. for system and performance checks, routine maintenance, repair or replacement of defective components, mechanical re-alignment, software updates, and maintenance or replacement of vacuum system components for the ION-TOF Sims5 mass spectrometer. The period of performance is January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024. A sole source award is justified as ION-TOF USA, Inc. is the original manufacturer and controls the proprietary information and replacement parts required to maintain this equipment, for which substantial costs would be incurred to procure a new system from another manufacturer.
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N00164-24-SIMACQ-CR-GXM-0022
ION-TOF USA, Inc
Chestnut Ridge, NY
3SLG5
This procurement is for service provided for ION-TOF Sims5, Mass Spectrometer: system and performance check, routine maintenance of all ion sources-detectors-stage-etc., repair or replacement of defective components, mechanical re-alignment, check of all settings files, installation of new software service packs, maintenance repair or replacement of vacuum system components. Period of performance: 1/1/24-12/31/24
Proper repairing and maintaining the operation of this equipment requires knowledge of proprietary design information, access to specialized replacement parts, and qualified service engineers. This piece of equipment was developed and manufactured by ION-TOF USA, Inc. and thus is the only source who has the needed proprietary data, schematic and expertise required to perform preventative maintenance on this piece of equipment. Service for the device (ION-TOF Sims5, Mass Spectrometer) can only be provided by the OEM due to the proprietary/unique characteristics of the device. No other 3rd party is certified by the OEM to work on the device. Substantial procurement costs (in excess of ) for new ION-TOF Sims5, Mass Spectrometer would occur if the Government did not use ION-TOF USA, Inc.
Also, as stated, ION-TOF USA, Inc.is the original manufacturer of these Sims5, Mass Spectrometer system, and therefore controls the proprietary information that lies within the equipment which is imperative for the preventative maintenance of this system. All replacement parts that are required as a result of the preventative maintenance must be direct replacements and capable of both residing within and functioning within the environment of the ION-TOF Sims5, Mass Spectrometer with no modifications or alterations made.
TOW.JILDA.E
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Date: 2023.11.29 11:45:19 -05'00' 11/29/2023Jilda Tow/812-381-4437
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