26-GXM-0040 Non-Comp_Redacted.pdf

This is a Memorandum to the File documenting a single-source procurement justification for an acquisition below the simplified acquisition threshold.

The contracting officer, Morgan Helton, approved the solicitation of JAD Group, Inc., located in Grayslake, Illinois, under CAGE code 991F9 for repair and calibration services of a Single Density 93000 ATE (Automated Test Equipment) with serial number DE39700883. The equipment is used for component testing with a period of performance of one year. The determination to use other than full and open competition is based on the "Only One Responsible Source" justification rationale. Specifically, the OEM (Advantest) transferred proprietary rights and support data exclusively to JAD Group, Inc., designating it as the sole authorized U.S. partner for Single Density 93000 ATE support. The memorandum notes that using any alternative vendor would void the equipment's calibration certification, cause months of scheduling delays, and result in program impact exceeding the redacted dollar amount due to the inability to test multiple components. The certification was signed and approved on January 6, 2026.