A5 61483502 Justification for Sole Source_Redacted.pdf
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- Notice of Intent to Sole Source Thunder Scientific Model 2500ST Two-Pressure Humidity Generator
- Solicitation number
- N4523A-26-SIMACQ-PSNS-52-0006
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This is a Memorandum for the Record justifying the use of other than full and open competition for a simplified acquisition threshold procurement. The acquisition is for repair and 220 VAC conversion (from 110VAC) of a Thunder Scientific Model 2500ST Two-Pressure Humidity Generator to Original Equipment Manufacturer specifications. The service provider is Thunder Scientific Corporation (CAGE code 51528), and the work will be performed for Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility (N4523A) Calibration Lab (Shop 52) on government-furnished equipment. The period of performance runs from 13 July 2026 to 05 October 2026.
The justification cites "Other Reasons" (Section III.A.3) as the basis for single-source procurement, asserting that Thunder Scientific Corporation is the only source capable of providing OEM repair and conversion services with in-tolerance OEM operational performance testing traceable to NIST. The memorandum emphasizes that the equipment is integral to PSNS and IMF calibration laboratory operations supporting NAVSEA certification and is essential for calibrating electronic, electrical, physical, and microwave measurement equipment used by Naval Fleet Forces. Failure to maintain this equipment in calibrated status would result in loss of NAVSEA certification and severe mission impact to fleet activities. The document includes certification fields for technical/requirements authorization dated 01 June 2026, though specific certifier names and additional signature blocks remain incomplete in the provided documentation.
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(This is only applicable to acquisitions under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold. Acquisition using FAR Subpart 13.5 shall follow the special documentation requirements at FAR 13.501.)
Subj: USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION FOR AN
ACQUISITION UNDER THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD
I. BACKGROUND:
1. FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) states for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold, Contracting Officers may solicit from one source if the Contracting Officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available (e.g., urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand-name or industrial mobilization).
2. As required by FAR 13.106-3(b)(3)(i), this memorandum explains the absence of competition for this acquisition, as only one source will be solicited for this requirement (or for a portion of the requirement) and the requirement is not expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.
II. DESCRIPTION OF ITEM OR SERVICE:
PROVIDE REPAIR AND 220 VAC (FROM 110VAC) CONVERSION FOR A THUNDER
SCIENTIFIC MODEL 2500ST TWO-PRESSURE HUMIDITY GENERATOR up to Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) specifications) by the Thunder Scientific Corporation (51528) for Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility (N4523A) Calibration Lab (Shop 52) Owned Equipment as listed in the GFE, that follow the requirements as defined in the Performance Work Statement (PWS).
POP DATE 13 JUL 2026 to 05 OCT 2026
III. THE DETERMINATION FOR USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN
COMPETITION IS BASED ON THE FOLLOWING (select all that apply):
A. ___ ONLY ONE RESPONSIBLE SOURCE (select all that apply):
1. ___ RESTRICTIVE RIGHTS. The source has established proprietary rights, limited rights in data, patent rights, copyrights or secret processes in the item or service required.
2. ___ EXCLUSIVE LICENSING AGREEMENTS. The item or service is only available from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), or there is only one authorized distributor or technical representative for the OEM.
critical and the routine processing time would result in injury to the Government. The determination that the procurement for the above item/service is an urgent and compelling requirement is based on the following:
1. Date on which the requirement was first identified:
2. Required delivery date/period of performance:
3. Explanation of why delivery/commencement of services by the date mentioned above is required: Explain the impact to the mission if the date above is not met, any special production lead time for the item, etc.
4. If appropriate, include any additional pertinent information.
IV. CERTIFICATIONS/APPROVALS:
A. Technical / Requirements Certification: I certify that the facts and representation under my cognizance which are included in this justification are complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.
01 JUN 2026
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