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This Sole Source Justification supports requirements generated for the Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex (WR-ALC), 402 Maintenance Support Group (402 MXSG). The contracting activity for this requirement is Air Force Sustainment Center (AFSC)/PZIM. The request number supporting this contracting action is CSN: L5WM03.

Due to the circumstances described herein, the activity requests authority to acquire Brand Name Cleaning Laser Depaint Ablation Systems (CL2000) using Other Than Full and Open Competition as prescribed by 10 U.S.C. 3572, Implementation of Simplified Acquisition Procedures (41 U.S.C. 1901).

This action will result in the award of a new definitive contract, which will be a Firm Fixed Price.

Based on the projected contract award date, orders can be issued 26 Feb 2025 - 25 Feb 2026.

This sole source requirement will be purchased from the following vendor:

Adapt Laser Systems, LLC 1218 Guinotte AVE

This requirement is for the procurement of two Cleaning Laser Ablation Depaint Systems CL2000, P/ N: CL2000-RAFB-4390485, to depaint surfaces of aircraft ground equipment (AGE). The Cleaning Laser Ablation Depaint System CL2000 reduces media blast containments of Occupational and Environmental Exposure Limits (OEEL). This requirement is for the CL2000-RAFB Corrosion Abatement Assembly components, delivery, labor/installation and warranty of components, testing/ verification and training of CL2000 laser systems to the 402 Maintenance Support Group (MXSG); at Robins Air Force Base (AFB), Georgia.

Detail the Commodity/Deliverables:

- The CL2000 handheld laser units will replace the current Garnett which is required to depaint surfaces of AGE during their normal work responsibilities so that the AGE may be further processed for paint, repair, treatment, or other coatings.

- The contractor shall provide a Cleaning Laser Ablation Depaint System, due to the current Garnett media blasting process is producing exceedances of the OEEL for Hexavalent Chrome, Lead, Cadmium and Crystalline Silica. The utilization and specifications of the handheld laser (HHL) shall be in accordance with MIL-HDBK-529.

- The contractor shall provide a CL2000 industrial laser cleaning system and include the following features of producing a nonvisible laser activated in pulses. The HHL device shall be connected to a ventilation system that will vacuum vaporized particles and will feed the vacuumed air through a filtration system. The use of the HHL, manufacturer CleanLaser, is specified in Technical Order 35-1-3.

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- The Government shall receive two (2) each CL2000 Corrosion Abatement assemblies, handheld lasers version that includes:

Diode pumped beam source Full remote capability Extraction and filter technologies Laser process data storage

- Manufacturer Part Numbers: CL2000-RAFB-4390485

The nominal contract line item numbers (CLINs) structure with maximum anticipated quantities is as follows for a total estimated cost of

CLIN DESCRIPTION QTY U/I Unit Price Total Est Cost

0001 CL2000 HHL 2 EA

0002 Safety Curtains 8 EA 0003 TEKA fume extractor LFE401 2 EA 0004 Installation of system 2 EA 0005 Training 1 EA 0006 Data (A001-A004) 1 LO Not Separately Priced

The estimated cost is based on an independent Government estimate. The delivery schedule is 140 days after contract award.

Data deliverables for this requirement include Status Report/EMS Training (A001), Status Report/ EnMS Training (A002), Contractor's Safety Plan (A003), and Accident/Incident Report (A004). This requirement does not require delivery of a technical data package or Intellectual Property from the Vendor.

DAFFARS 5313.501 - 10 U.S.C. 3572, Implementation of Simplified Acquisition Procedures (41 U.S.C. 1901)

The agency's minimum needs can only be satisfied by the unique supplies available from Adapt Laser Systems, LLC as identified in MIL-HDBK-529. Adapt Laser Systems, LLC is the only authorized distributor of the Cleaning Laser. CleanLaser (No active CAGE), located in Germany is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). The Cleaning Laser Ablation Depaint System CL2000 HHL units will replace the current Garnett which is required to depaint surfaces of aircraft ground equipment (AGE) during their normal work responsibilities so that the AGE may be further processed for paint, repair, treatment, or other coatings. The use of the HHL, CleanLaser, is specified in Technical Order (T.O.) 35-1-3.

Award to any other source would result in unacceptable delays in fulfilling Air Force mission requirements. Currently, there are no known handheld lasers that meet the technical order 35-1-3 other than the CL2000 Handheld Laser. Alternatives to the CL2000 lack health and safety features that are

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Market research was conducted 24 September 2024 to 23 October 2024 in accordance with FAR Part

10.001 and 10.002. The Market research was completed 23 October 2024. It was performed by reviewing Dynamic Small Business Search (DSBS) and System for Award Management (SAM).gov databases using North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code 335999, All Other Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing and keyword(s) “paint” looking for companies that could provide this requirement. 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 these units. This query resulted in 26 small businesses (see attached DSBS Query). The 8(a) Query yielded 7 profiles; HUBZone query yielded 8 vendors; Women Owned yielded 7 vendors; Service Disabled Veteran yielded 4 vendors. A General Service Administration (GSA) search also returned 0 small businesses. These vendors are not capable of providing the Cleaning Laser Ablation Depaint Systems CL2000 based on the capabilities narrative in DSBS/SBA website. Per section II. Adapt Laser Systems, LLC is the only authorized vendor.

Primary NAICS: 335999 - All Other Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing; Manufacturing equipment incorporating lasers--are classified in the Manufacturing sector based on the associated production process of the finished equipment.

The market research concluded Adapt Laser Systems, LLC is the only vendor capable of fulfilling the Government's requirement.

The overall cost of this acquisition will be negotiated in accordance with procedures in FAR Part 12 and FAR 13.106-3(a)(2) and will include a statement of price reasonableness confirming the ultimate price to the Government is fair and reasonable. Additional pricing methodologies to negotiate fair and reasonable price may include reviewing publicly offered catalogs, comparison to historical contractor sales, and/or analysis of limited cost or pricing information provided by the contractor. In the event that limited cost or pricing information is made available, the Government's negotiation objective will be developed using local technical analysis and direct and indirect rate factors recommended by the Defense Contract Management Agency.

Market research was conducted 07 October 2024 to 23 October 2024 in accordance with FAR Part

10.001 and 10.002. Market research was conducted to identify sources capable of providing Cleaning Laser Ablation Depaint System HHL described in T.O. 35-1-3. The Market Research Report was completed on 23 October 2024. The market research techniques used are as follows:

Queries were conducted within Government databases and various internet searches (IHS Haystack, GSA Advantage, and Google) were performed using North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 335999.

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A Small Business Administration DSBS query was conducted using. NAICS code 335999 and keywords “paint” to search for potential vendors. This query produced 26 potential vendors. The 8(a) Query yielded 7 profiles; HUBZone query yielded 8 vendors; Women Owned yielded 7 vendors;

Service Disabled Veteran yielded 4 vendors. These vendors are not capable of providing the Cleaning Laser Ablation Depaint Systems CL2000 based on the capabilities narrative in DSBS/SBA website.

Per section II. Adapt Laser Systems, LLC is the only authorized vendor.

The CL2100 is considered a commercial item as defined in FAR 2.101. The CL2000 industrial laser cleaning system is used by both the military and the commercial aviation industry.

The market research concluded Adapt Laser, LLC is the only supplier available in the U.S. capable of fulfilling the Government's requirement.

GSA and mandatory sources have been reviewed but no sources identified.

The OEM stated Adapt Laser, LLC was a distributor of the Cleaning Laser Ablation Depaint System

HHL.

Primary NAICS: 335999 Manufacturing equipment incorporating lasers--are classified in the Manufacturing sector based on the associated production process of the finished equipment.

Due to the proprietary nature of this acquisition, recommend brand name limited competition award.

None.

See Section VI above.

This is a one-time purchase, therefore no action will be taken to remove or overcome barriers to competition.

There was no previous sole source justification.

As evidenced by his/her signature, the contracting officer has determined this document to be both accurate and complete to the best of his/her knowledge and belief.

As evidenced by their signatures, the technical and/or requirements personnel have certified that any supporting data contained herein, which is their responsibility, is both accurate and complete.

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