FAR_13_Single_Source_JA_Comprehensive_Service_Plan_28_TES_-_GCMS_Redacted.pdf

Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition)

Section A: General Contract Information

Contracting Activity: AFMC AFTC/PZIOA Purchase Request/ Identification Number:

Project/Program Name: Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (GCMS) Repair Coverage Plan: Base Year + Two Option Years

Estimated Contract Cost (including Options):

Section B: Description of the Supplies/Services Required

This requirement is to purchase an annual comprehensive service plan in support of the 28 TES for two (2) laboratory Gas Chromatographs (GC), two (2) Gas Chromatograph-Mass Spectrometers (GCMS), and two (2) Automated Thermal Desorber (ATD) units for a base plus two (2) option years. These instruments are the primary means of analyzing dosage samples from chemical collective protection testing. The GC and GCMS are analytical instruments which identify and quantify the amount of chemical stimulant present in each sample. The cost of the contract would include a repair coverage plan, two preventative maintenance visits, parts, labor, travel, and telephone technical support.

Section C: Justification for Soliciting from a Single Source

PerkinElmer, Inc. is the sole manufacturer & service provider of it's proprietary technologies such as GCs, GCMSs, and ATD units. The GCs, GCMSs and ATD units are key systems supporting the Joint Expeditionary Collective Protection (JECP) test program. Without the GCs, GCMSs, and ATD units testing in accordance with standardized joint test operating procedures would not be possible. Additionally, the continuation of operation without these technologies would risk losing this part of the JECP test program.

Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition

Market research identified PerkinElmer , Inc. as the only vendor capable of servicing the required equipment. PerkinElmer, Inc. is the sole manufacturer and does not authorize third parties to service its equipment.

Section E: Steps to Preclude Future Single Source Awards

Future actions will be taken by the 28 TES to preclude the necessity for future sole source acquisition of the same supplies/services by means of conducting a market survey to determine future sources that may meet upcoming requirements.

Section F: Contracting Officer's Determination

I have determined, in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), that the circumstances of this contract action deem only a single source is reasonably available.