ERP PR 1301390958_JNAKOSigned.pdf

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Calibration of PR-740 and Accessories
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This is a Justification and Approval for Other Than Full and Open Competition document executed by the Naval Medical Research Command (NMRC), Silver Spring, Maryland, on behalf of the Navy to meet Navy Expeditionary Medical Research requirements.

The acquisition concerns a one-time calibration of a Photo Research (PR-740) Photometer unit (Serial Number: 4712350) and several accessories, including additional apertures, a 75MM macrospectacular lens, a reflectance standard (Model SR-3), a Neutral Density lens (ND-740-1; S/N 74123501), and a 10-foot fiber. The justification cites 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) and FAR 6.302-1 as the statutory exceptions permitting sole source acquisition, as calibration and periodic maintenance of Photo Research branded equipment is directed exclusively to SAFS, Inc., the manufacturer's agent and sole source for the required service. The PR-740 is designed to maintain stable calibration over long periods and is factory-certified for one year; however, periodic recalibration is required due to inevitable changes from aging, temperature, and dirt accumulation. Self-calibration is not viable as the provided SD card causes an error. The requirement will be posted to the government point of entry in accordance with FAR 5.202. Market research confirms SAFS, Inc. as the only responsible source. The Contracting Officer shall determine fair and reasonable pricing through price analysis before award. NMRC has no current plans to compete future contracts for these supplies or services but will assess feasibility if another potential source emerges. Technical certification was provided on June 11, 2026, by Kharananda Sharma, PhD, Research Physicist, Vision Science/NAMRU-Dayton, and contracting officer certification was executed on July 7, 2026, by Carter Shama.

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JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL

OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

1. Identification of the agency and the contracting activity.

This justification is executed by the Naval Medical Research Command (NMRC), Silver Spring, MD, on behalf of the Navy to meet Navy Expeditionary Medical Research requirements.

2. Nature and/or description of the action.

3. Description of Supplies or Services.

4. Identification of the statutory exceptions permitting other than full and open competition.

The statutory exception permitting other than full and open competition for this acquisition is

As of 20 November 2025

5. Demonstration that the proposed contractor’s unique qualifications or the nature of the acquisition requires use of the authority cited.

6. Description of efforts made to ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential sources as practicable.

Market research was performed, the results of which are in paragraph 8. This requirement will be posted to the government point of entry in accordance with FAR 5.202.

7. Determination by the Contracting Officer that the anticipated cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable.

8. Description of the market survey conducted and the results, or a statement of the reasons a market survey was not conducted.

9. Other facts supporting the use of other than full and open competition.

10. Listing of Sources, if any, which expressed, in writing, an interest in the acquisition.

11. Statement of actions, if any, the agency may take to remove or overcome any barriers to competition before any subsequent acquisition for the supplies or services required.

For the reasons set forth in Paragraph 5, (contracting activity) has no plans at this time to compete future contacts for the types of supplies/services covered by this document. If another potential source emerges, (NMRC) will assess whether competition for future requirements are feasible.

12. Point of Contact:

The point of contact at the Naval Medical Research Command, Silver Spring, MD, regarding the contents of the sole source justification are the Contracting Officers in the Material Management Department (MMD) and can be reached by emailing usn.detrick.nmrc.mbx.mmd-contracts@health.mil.

TECHNICAL AND REQUIREMENTS CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

BY NAVSUP 4200.83 series

I certify that the facts and representations under my cognizance which are included in this justification and approval and which form a basis for this justification are complete and accurate.

Technical POC

Phone Date Name Title Department/Command

Department Head

Phone Date Name Title Department/Command

CONTRACTING OFFICER CERTIFICATION

I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge.

Contracting Officer Phone Date

Technical Cognizance

Phone: 937-938-5328
Date: 11 JUN 2026
Name_2:
0:
0: CDR Erica Poole

Department Head Vision Science/NAMRU-Dayton

1:
0: Kharananda Sharma, PhD

Research Physicist Vision Science/NAMRU-Dayton

2026-06-11T11:50:17-0400
SHARMA.KHARANANDA.1568215776
2026-06-11T11:40:04-0400
POOLE.ERICA.LYNN.1391918372
Phone_2: 937-938-3871
Date_2: 11 JUN 2026
Text2: Self calibration is not an option for this unit as the provided SD card is causing an error. Additionally, Calibration and periodic maintenance of Photo Research branded equipment is directed to SAFS, Inc. for proprietary reasons. They are the sole source for the service we require.
Text3: The Contracting Officer shall determine the anticipated cost to the Government of the supplies/services covered by this Justification and Approval will be fair and reasonable by conducting a price analysis before an award is made.
Text4: 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), Only one responsible source and FAR 13.106.1(b)(1)

The PR-740 is designed to maintain stable calibration for long periods of time and is certified for one year from the factory. However, changes in calibration are inevitable, due to the effects of aging, temperature and dirt accumulation. For best results, periodic recalibration is required.

Text5: We require a one-time calibration of our Photo Research (PR-740) Photometer unit and several accessories in advance of pending protocols. Calibration and periodic maintenance of Photo Research branded equipment is directed to SAFS, Inc. for proprietary reasons. They are the sole source for the service we require.
Text1: Calibration of: A) PR-740 unit (S/N: 4712350; 0.25 single aperture) B) additional apertures (2) C) 75MM macrospecular lens D) reflectance standard (Model SR-3) E) Neutral Density lens (ND-740-1; S/N 74123501), and F) a 10-foot fiber.
2026-07-09T14:37:12-0400
CARTER.SHAMAI.M.1624726649
Phone_3: 301-319-9948
Date_3: 07 JUL 2026
Text6: This piece of equipment (PR-740 and accessories) can only be serviced by the manufacturer's agent, now SAFS, Inc. See above.
Text7: 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) and FAR 6.302-1 sole source (including brand name) acquisitions or FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) soliciting from a single source.
Text8:
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