BNJ_Redacted.pdf

This is a Brand Name/Sole Source Justification document for a federal procurement action. The Government seeks to procure three items from Mahr, a sole source supplier: a Shipping Crate for 130B-24 (Part #2239648), Shipping Hardware for 130B-24 (Part #2259317), and a Factory System Upgrade for 130B-24 (Part #2240069). The upgrade includes reconditioning or replacement of sensors, total system recalibration, refurbishment and repainting of mechanical components, installation of a new platen with positioning template, and new operating software. The requested items are supplies rather than services and represent the minimum Government requirements verified by technical and requirements personnel.

The justification cites FAR 13.106-1(b)(ii) for procurement of a particular brand-name item and is supported by multiple rationales. The upgraded system must be functionally compatible with six existing validated Instrument Calibration Procedures specific to Mahr systems, with any other source invalidating these procedures and requiring complete re-certification. The upgrade service is proprietary to the Original Equipment Manufacturer, with exclusive firmware, software, and calibration algorithms. The items constitute direct replacement parts for the existing obsolete Mahr 130B-38 comparator. The justification also cites unusual and compelling urgency, as the existing comparator is obsolete with unavailable repair parts; failure would halt calibration support for 780 assets annually and impact fleet readiness. Procurement of an alternative manufacturer would introduce unacceptable delays, configuration risks, and incompatibility with approved procedures, along with substantial duplicative costs for modifying Instrument Calibration Procedures. The document is dated 3/18/2026 with digital signature approval from Contracting Officer James Bladely.