C10_PR 1301408430 Request to Restrict Competition_Redacted.pdf
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- N00167-26-SIMACQ-CD-61-0159
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This is a Request to Restrict Competition memorandum from Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division dated August 22, 2026, for a sole source procurement of certified maintenance and calibration services for TA Instruments systems under FAR Part 12 simplified acquisition procedures.
The Requirements Owner is requesting approval to restrict competition and award to Waters Technologies Corporation (OEM), located at 34 Maple Drive, Milford, MA 01757-3604. Market research was conducted by the OEM Point of Contact in August 2026. The justification for sole source restriction is based on restrictive proprietary rights and exclusive licensing agreements, combined with the requirement for direct replacement and compatibility with existing installed TA Instruments Discovery DSC 2500 systems. The market research included searches of GSA Advantage! and NASA SEWP databases, confirmation that Waters Technologies Corp. is the sole authorized provider with zero third-party service dealers or resellers in the United States, review of prior contract awards (N0016724P0079 and N0016424PG033) that were similarly sole-sourced to Waters Technologies Corp., and proprietary nature of the instrumentation. The analysis concluded that Waters Technologies Corporation is the only commercial source capable of satisfying the Government's technical requirement without causing catastrophic data discontinuity, voiding equipment warranties, and inducing severe project delays. The Contracting Officer approved the request to restrict competition on September 1, 2026.
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B03 Request to Restrict Competition NTE SAT v060126 Effective June 2026
Detailed market research is required to establish why only one source, or one brand can meet the requirement for the exclusion of other sources or brands. To comply with FAR 12.102(a), limitations to competition MUST detail the market research conducted to find alternate sources and competition. This information will be verified before Contracting Officer approval.
For Sole Source ONLY:
Describe what is unique about the sole source that no other company or individual can provide.
If using a cost impact statement, attach the supporting documentation.
For Brand Name ONLY:
Discuss why you are precluding consideration of a product manufactured by another company.
Describe how
For Restrictive Rights:
Explain what rights are restricted, why the restrictive rights make the required item or service available from
For Exclusive Licensing Agreements:
Identify the OEM and explain the circumstances surrounding why the item or service is only available from the OEM.
licensing agreement as an attachment to this document.
For Other Reasons:
Only include a cost impact statement if justification cannot be established using any of the above. The cost impact statement must provide a trackable basis for the conclusion that the estimated cost of switching sources is so high that it outweighs the benefits of competition.
Lack of support documentation for the cost impact statement will result in Contracting Officer rejection.
Detailed market research was conducted in August 2026 by technical and procurement personnel to determine the availability of alternative commercial sources for certified maintenance and calibration of the installed TA Instruments systems:
1. Government Portal Inquiries: A search was performed on the GSA Advantage! portal and NASA SEWP database using keyword queries including "TA Instruments calibration," "Discovery DSC 2500 service," and "Waters Technologies PM." This search confirmed that these specialized, factory-certified services are Not Available on any active GSA schedules or NASA SEWP contract vehicles.
B03 Request to Restrict Competition NTE SAT v060126 Effective June 2026
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