Sole_Source_Justification_Signed_Redacted.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE

OKLAHOMA CITY AIR LOGISTICS COMPLEX

(AFMC) TINKER AIR FORCE BASE

OKLAHOMA

27 February 2019

TO:

FROM:

SUBJECT: Sole Source Justification for Tegramin Semi-Automated Polishers

1. is requesting the purchase of Tegramin Semi-Automated Polishers and accessories utilized within the Materials Process Support Section. Semi-automated polishers in Metallurgical Analysis Section fill a critical role in that they aid the section in the support and processing of First Article evaluations, mishap investigations and many other aspects to support the war fighter. These polishers are utilized to perform operations of grinding and polishing to prepare material samples for observation in optical and scanning electron microscopes. The polishers must be capable of reproducing timely and efficient microstructures by eliminating variables that could lead to First Article or mishaps misinterpretation of the samples.

2. The labs have several Struers Tegramin-30's in use and have used these items for over 5 years with very good results. Purchasing Struers would result in no training being required and local maintenance service has supported this product for years with exceptional results in a timely manner.

Struers has technicians available to perform repair or maintenance services in-house for their equipment should the need arise. Other vendors do not share these capabilities. A maintenance or service issue would require shipping equipment to the vendor possibly costing the government significant time and funds. The purchase of the Struers Tegramin 30's would ensure seamless transition of work, consistency in work quality output results, and would eliminate any down time due to required training and lack of familiarity with new equipment. Also, all accessories and consumables would be interchangeable with current semi-automatic polishers. This semi-automated polisher for is to replace and add to existing pieces of equipment that and could increase lab capabilities and efficiency. Struers is the only company that can provide these Tegramin-30 Semi-Automated Polishers.

3. Struers is the only company that can provide these Tegramin-30 Semi-Automated Polishers.

Company name: Struers Inc.

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4. Market research was performed reviewing Dynamic Small Business Search (DSBS) and System for Award Management (SAM) databases using North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Codes (334519) looking for companies that could provide Tegramin Semi Automated Polishers. A review of small businesses to include 8(a), HUBZone, Service Disabled Veteran Owned Business, and Women Owned Small Business was conducted in search of a company that could provide Tegramin Semi Automated Polishers. In review there is one source capable of providing this commodity for this acquisition. Struers is the only company capable of providing these Semi-Automated Polishers. This specific brand is required to satisfy the needs of this requirement.

5. This office will continue to monitor the market for other sources capable of satisfying this requirement.

6. I have determined, in accordance with FAR 13, that the circumstances of this contract action deem only a single source is reasonably available.

Anthony Dollard Officer Name