MTS_SSJ_redacted_Redacted.pdf

Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition)

SAF/AQCP Template | 1 May 2014 Page 1 of 1

Section A: General Contract Information

Contracting Activity: AFLCMC/PZIOAB Purchase Request/ Identification Number:

F4F5AV6015A101

Project/Program Name: MTS Maintenance Contract Estimated Contract Cost (including Options):

Section B: Description of the Supplies/Services Required

Annual maintenance and repair of MTS systems within AFIT/ENY labs.

Section C: Justification for Soliciting from a Single Source

MTS Systems is the only source for maintenance and support of the hardware and software configurations used in the AFIT/ENY Mechanics of Advanced Aerospace Materials Testing Lab due to the unique aspects of the maintenance, the proprietary nature of the hardware and software configurations, and the fact use of another contractor would void existing lifetime warranties on the equipment.

Additionally, it would cause unacceptable delay to ongoing research to attempt to replace the equipment. Therefore, MTS Systems is the only source capable to meet the Government's requirements.

Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition

Market research has been conducted using Internet searches, the GSA Schedules, files of previous similar buys, FedBizOpps, and SBA's dynamic small business tool. Additionally, 5 contractors were contacted by phone to determine if they could meet AFIT's requirement.

Each said it could not because of the proprietary nature of the software involved. Therefore, MTS Systems is the only source for maintenance and support of the proprietary hardware and software configurations used in the AFIT/ENY Mechanics of Advanced Aerospace Materials Testing Lab.

Section E: Steps to Preclude Future Single Source Awards

AFIT/ENY will continue to exercise due diligence to maintain awareness of any company that would be approved and certified to provide the require maintenance services by attending trade shows, online research and contacting vendors.

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 Typed Name and Rank/Grade of Contracting Officer Signature of Contracting Officer