Determination & Findings for Single-Source Contract Award

This document is a Determination and Findings (D&F) justifying a sole-source contract award for the procurement of an Ablation Laser from RPMC Lasers, Inc. The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) under the AFRL/RFZO contracting activity is executing a new Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract with RPMC Lasers, Inc., the exclusive North American distributor of Quantum Light Instruments branded ablation lasers.

The justification for the sole-source award is based on brand-name requirements and product compatibility. Previously in June 2026, AFRL awarded a contract to RPMC Lasers for a similar Quantum Light Instruments branded Ablation Laser. The new acquisition requires the same branded product to ensure uniformity, standardization, compatibility, and interoperability with existing testing infrastructure. The Government has determined that other companies' products do not meet the agency's needs and cannot be modified to satisfy minimum requirements. The D&F cites regulatory authority under RFO 11.204(a)(2)(ii) for brand-name justification and RFO 12.102(a) for commercial products and services. The Contracting Officer holds signatory authority for this determination under DAF Approval Authorities Matrix PM 26-C-11, Matrix Item 51 and GSAR 538.7104-3(a).