51888701 ss_Redacted.pdf

This document is a Justification for Sole Source/Brand Name for a federal acquisition under $150,000. The procurement is for a LECO ONH836-HMC Analyzer with peripheral support equipment (including a recirculating chiller, electrodes, computer, and printer) from LECO USA, located in St. Joseph, Michigan. The instrument is a unique analytical tool capable of determining precise oxygen, nitrogen, and hydrogen content in metal alloys, specifically pre-approved for use by NAVSEA04 for 7010 metal inspection analysis.

The sole source justification highlights the instrument's specialized software and hardware integration, which makes it DADMS (Data Acquisition and Data Management System) exempt. The required delivery date is listed as MM/DD/202X, and the document is certified by the Head of the Analytical Chemistry Branch with a planned activity date of 06/24/2025. The procurement precludes full and open competition due to the instrument's unique characteristics and specific analytical requirements that cannot be met by alternative sources.