Attachment 1 - Gemini S5 Brand Justification.pdf

Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition)

CONTROLLED 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: 52 CONS

Project/Program Name: Gemini S5

Purchase Request / Local ID Number:

Estimated Contract Cost (including Options): $153,757.66

Section B: Description of the Supplies/Services Required

The Gemini S5 is a handheld device designed to help military personnel, hazmat teams, and first responders quickly identify unknown chemicals and explosives in the field. It combines Raman and FTIR spectroscopy in one compact unit, allowing users to analyze both solid and liquid substances with high accuracy.

Section C: Justification for Soliciting from a Single Source or Brand Name

The Gemini S5 is the only commercially available handheld device that integrates both FTIR and Raman spectroscopy in a single unit, enabling complementary and confirmatory chemical identification in the field that is MIL-STD-810G compliant and meets Ingress Protection (IP) standards. No other brand offers this integrated functionality and is compliant. Market research confirms that Thermo Scientific is the sole manufacturer of this unique solution, and no other product meets the operational, safety, and interoperability requirements of it's capability. Currently the 52d EOD utilizes two separate hand held devices to accomplish the same goal . Procuring this eliminates the need to switch between devices and reduces analysis time and decision-making delays in high-risk environments. The device only weighs less than 5lbs, which is significantly lighter than carrying two separate instruments and minimizes operator fatigue and streamlines gear load-out for EOD technicians. Of note, Wright AFB and other Air Force EOD utilize this device and it's used through the Joint EOD environment like the Navy.

Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition

While GSA showed multiple vendors sold, the manufacturer was the same and the brand name is the same. Market research quotes were provided based on GSA Advantage.

Section E: Steps to Preclude Future Single Source or Brand Name Awards

Since this is currently the only device on the market that is MIL-STD-810G ccompliant, if it other companies develop a similar product and becomes available and is certified, then it would preclude future brand name awards.

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

27-Aug-2025

Typed Name and Rank/Grade of Contracting Officer

Camille A. Bowen, 1st Lt

Signature of Contracting Officer

Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition) April 2021 Page of Section A: General Contract Information Is this a Bridge Action as defined in the AF Bridge Action Reduction Plan?

Section B: Description of the Supplies/Services Required Section C: Justification for Soliciting from a Single Source or Brand Name Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition Section E: Steps to Preclude Future Single Source or Brand Name Awards 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.

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