Approved Sole Source Justification_Redacted.pdf
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This document is a Sole Source/Brand Name Justification memorandum for a naval procurement of a Gamry Instruments multi-channel potentiostat system. The Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) intends to procure a specialized scientific instrument with specific components: 1 Interface Power Hub, 8 Interface 1010E Potentiostat/Galvanostat/ZRA units, 4 Cell Cables, and 9 Power Cords. The system will be used to conduct simultaneous electrochemical corrosion evaluations of materials in natural seawater at NSWCCD's South Florida detachment, with a required delivery date of July 22, 2025.
The justification for sole source procurement is based on three key factors: restrictive rights (proprietary technologies), exclusive licensing agreements (Gamry Instruments sells directly in the US), and operational efficiency considerations. The document indicates that market research concluded Gamry Instruments is the only vendor meeting the specific technical requirements, and awarding the contract to another vendor would hinder the ability to efficiently execute corrosion testing at the specified location. The procurement will be conducted under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT) and follows Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) guidelines for limited competition.
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NSWCCD Sole Source/Brand Name Justification Under SAT Rev 4 Template Effective November 2023
MEMORANDUM FOR FILE
FROM:
CODE:
TO: Code 02 SUBJECT: Sole Source/Brand Name Justification / Limited Source Justification for Use of Other than Full &
Open Competition for an Acquisition under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT)
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.
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.
3. This memorandum is derived from Enclosure 3, Department of Navy Simplified Acquisition Procedures Guide (April 2018) and is only applicable to acquisitions under the SAT.
II. DESCRIPTION OF ITEM OR SERVICE (include manufacture/sole source name and address)
One Gamry Instruments brand multi-channel potentiostat (up to 8 channels) system to conduct simultaneous and separate electrochemical corrosion evaluations of materials in natural seawater. System components include:
Brand Description Part # Quantity Gamry Instruments Interface Power Hub (120V) 992-00090 1 Gamry Instruments Interface 1010E Potentiostat/Galvanostat/ZRA 992-00129 8 Gamry Instruments Interface 1010 Cell Cable, 1.5 m 985-00091 4 Gamry Instruments Power Cord - 6' to 7.5' Generic Plug Type B 720-00160 9
The multi-channel potentiostat system will perform electrochemical testing utilizing natural seawater sourced at NSWCCD’s detachment in South Florida ). The required delivery date is July 22, 2025.
MANUFACTURER: Gamry Instruments
III. BASIS FOR DETERMINATION FOR USE OF OTHER THAN FULL & OPEN COMPETITION
A. BRAND NAME:
Item required must be a brand name product, or feature of a product, particular to one manufacturer.
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