BNJ - Thermo Scientific Gemini (Redacted).pdf

This document is a Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition) for the USAFSAM OETR branch's procurement of a Thermo Scientific GEMINI Chemical Identification Analyzer. The acquisition is for one (1) Thermo Scientific GEMINI FT-IR/RAMAN Chemical Analyzer with HazMasterG3 capability, valued at an unspecified estimated contract cost. The equipment is specifically required for identifying unknown chemicals, chemical weapons, chemical weapons precursors, and pharmaceutical-based threats, and is currently deployed on DoD/DHS standardized equipment packages.

The procurement is being conducted as a brand name restricted acquisition due to the instrument's specialized nature and current operational deployment. USAFSAM and PZLEQ will continue monitoring the market for alternative solutions, but currently, no viable alternatives exist. The contracting activity (AFRL/PZLEQ) plans to compete the acquisition as a small business set-aside, with the contract anticipated to be awarded on 06-Aug-2025. The Contracting Officer has determined that the single source is reasonably available in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1).