Attachment 2 - Redacted Sole Source Justification.pdf

This document is a Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition) for the procurement of an Adelphi High Output DD Neutron Generator by the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC/PZIBA) at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. The requirement, initiated by the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT), seeks a neutron generator capable of producing 1E10 neutrons per second, emitting between deuterium atoms, and generating fusion ions. Adelphi is the sole identified vendor able to meet these specific technical requirements, with unique capabilities that include maximum generator efficiency, ability to support nuclear research courses, and providing opportunities for research collaboration.

Market research confirmed Adelphi as the only company capable of supplying a neutron generator with the specified capabilities. Other companies researched offered neutron generators with lower output or were unable to provide maintenance in the required research areas. The government will continue monitoring emerging technologies through website searches, published articles, and industry conferences to prevent future single-source awards. The procurement is being conducted under FAR 13.106-1(b)(2), with the contracting officer determining that only a single source is reasonably available. The document is marked as Controlled Unclassified Information and was prepared in April 2021.