Attachment 01 - Single Source Justification.pdf
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The document is a Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition) for the purchase of infrared snow melting lamp systems and portable solar generators in support of an autonomous snow melting system being developed by the Misawa AB Innovation Cell. The infrared melting devices and associated sensors are patented and produced solely by Elcom in Japan, with no suitable substitutes available. The EcoFlow Delta 3 Solar Generator - PV400W is the only portable generator capable of powering the snow melting system in austere locations. The Contracting Officer has determined that only a single source is reasonably available for these requirements. The related federal contract opportunity is a notice of intent to issue a sole-source procurement for the Infrared Snow Melter to Elcom Co., Ltd. Interested parties have 7 days to submit a letter demonstrating the ability to provide an equivalent product. Quotes are due by 1:00 PM Japan Standard Time on 10 Sep 2024.
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Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition)
CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATIONCONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION
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Section A: General Contract Information
Is this a Bridge Action as defined in the AF Bridge Action Reduction Plan? Yes No
Contracting Activity: FA5205
Project/Program Name: Project OKAMI - Innovation Cell Infrared Snow Melter
Purchase Request / Local ID Number: TBD
Estimated Contract Cost (including Options):
Section B: Description of the Supplies/Services Required
This requirement is for the purchase of infrared snow melting lamp systems for an autonomous snow melting system that is being developed by the Misawa AB Innovation Cell.
Section C: Justification for Soliciting from a Single Source or Brand Name
The required items are part of an Innovation Cell project. The Innovation team is developing an autonomous snow melting capability that will be tested at three (3) sites on Misawa Airbase. Due to the uniqueness of the project, specific products are needed to ensure interoperability and connectivity. These products are available commercially but will be modified after purchase to connect together.
The Infrared melting devices (TK-C6000 & TK-C4000) and associated sensors are produced and patented by Elcom in Japan. They are the sole manufactures and sellers of these products. There are no suitable substitutes with the available size and characteristics on the market. These items are need to be used with and be compatible with portable EcoFlow Delta 3 Solar Generator - PV400W. Following this procurement, there will be follow-on services performed by the vendor for this project to ensure project success. Below is the vendor patent information for these products.
Patent Details:
Application #: JP,2019-039000 Publication #: JP,2020-133384, A Registration #: JP,7178567, B
Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition
The Innovation Cell conducted market research in an effort to find a system that would meet their needs. Through this research they found that the Tokerumo product is patented, and no other equipment of the same salient characteristics exists. Addiitonal market research was done by the Contracting office which yielded teh same results.
Section E: Steps to Preclude Future Single Source or Brand Name Awards
Market Research will be conducted in the future to seek out more competition and make this requirement less restrictive.
CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION
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Section F: Contracting Officer's Determination
I have determined, in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), that the circumstances of this contract action deem only a single source is reasonably available.
Date
08-Jul-2024
Typed Name and Rank/Grade of Contracting Officer
KADE FORRESTER / 2d Lt
Signature of Contracting Officer
FORRESTER.KADE.NASH.139
0755933
Digitally signed by
FORRESTER.KADE.NASH.1390755933
Date: 2024.07.31 11:20:53 +09'00'
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Section A: General Contract Information
Is this a Bridge Action as defined in the AF Bridge Action Reduction Plan? Yes No
Contracting Activity: FA5205
Project/Program Name: Project OKAMI - Innovation Cell EcoFlow Delta 3 Solar Generator - PV400W (Brand Name Only)
Purchase Request / Local ID Number:
Estimated Contract Cost (including Options):
Section B: Description of the Supplies/Services Required
This requirement is for the purchase of EcoFlow Delta 3 Solar Generator - PV400W mobile generators in support of infrared snow melting lamp systems for an autonomous snow melting system that is being developed by the Misawa AB Innovation Cell. This is a Brand Name requirement.
Section C: Justification for Soliciting from a Single Source or Brand Name
The required items are part of an Innovation Cell project. The Innovation team is developing an autonomous snow melting capability that will be tested at three (3) sites on Misawa Airbase and future deployment locations. Due to the uniqueness of the project, specific products are needed to ensure interoperability. These products are available commercially but will be modified after purchase to connect together.
This is the only existing portable generator capable of meeting the mobile capacity of the project. The end-item that the generators will be powering are Tokerumo Infrared Snow Melting Systems. The Solar Generator from EcoFlow is the only 48kWh portable solar generator that is capable of being used on ELCOM Tokerumo products in an austere location for proof of concept testing when the customer forward deploys the snow melting units. Other Generators found were not compatible due to size efficiency and power output requirements. The needed product has to be small, compact, maneuverable and compatible with the ELCOM Snow Melter. Currently, only the EcoFlow Delta 3 Solar Generator - PV400W can satisfy this need.
Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition
EcoFlow's delta 3 is the only solar powered generator (portable) available that can produce 48kWh. Other generators where evaluated to include the EX2000 but were not suitable due to compatibility with the Snow Melter, size, and manuverability in austere environments.
Section E: Steps to Preclude Future Single Source or Brand Name Awards
For future requirements, the customer and Contracting will continue to conduct market research for possible alternatives in order to improve competition.
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Section F: Contracting Officer's Determination
I have determined, in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), that the circumstances of this contract action deem only a single source is reasonably available.
Date
08-Jul-2024
Typed Name and Rank/Grade of Contracting Officer
KADE FORRESTER / 2d Lt
Signature of Contracting Officer
FORRESTER.KADE.NASH.139
0755933
Digitally signed by
FORRESTER.KADE.NASH.1390755933
Date: 2024.07.08 15:25:42 +09'00'
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