single_source_justification Xray-Screening (2).pdf

Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition)

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Section A: General Contract Information

Is this a Bridge Action as defined in the AF Bridge Action Reduction Plan? Yes No

Contracting Activity: 6 CONS/PKA

Project/Program Name: 6 CONS - Xray Screener PMA - 6 LRS

Purchase Request / Local ID Number: FA481425TF054

Estimated Contract Cost (including Options):

Section B: Description of the Supplies/Services Required

Preventative maintenance agreement for AstroPhysics X-ray Machine XIS 7858 (SN: ATSKD180MM498)

Section C: Justification for Soliciting from a Single Source or Brand Name

Astrophysics Inc. is the exclusive developer, manufacturer, and sole authorized service provider for the XIS line of X-ray inspection systems, which are critical to 6 LRS operations. Astrophysics Inc. is the only vendor capable of meeting the government's need for installation, maintenance, and warranty-compliant service using proprietary components and certified technicians. Use of any non-certified provider would void the system warranty and risk equipment failure, making competition impracticable for this requirement.

Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition

At this time it would appear that only Astrophysics would be able to perform maintenance on the existing machines due to there being no approved resellers from this manufacturer; further market research concludes that the only way to ensure competition in the future would be to purchase a new X-Ray screening machine following guidance and an the approved list of vendors from the TSA Air Cargo Screening Technology List (ACSTL) dated Feb 07, 2025.

Section E: Steps to Preclude Future Single Source or Brand Name Awards

It is the policy of 6 CONS/PKA to ensure competition to the maximum extent practical, we will continue to monitor regulations, and the commercial market to ensure that competition is used in the future for any follow on 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.

Date

05-May-2025

Typed Name and Rank/Grade of Contracting Officer

Heath, Andrew TSgt / CO Base Support Flight

Signature of Contracting Officer

Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition) April 2021 Page of Section A: General Contract Information Is this a Bridge Action as defined in the AF Bridge Action Reduction Plan?

Section B: Description of the Supplies/Services Required Section C: Justification for Soliciting from a Single Source or Brand Name Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition Section E: Steps to Preclude Future Single Source or Brand Name Awards 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.

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