Single Source Justification - DSRC - Signed_Redacted.pdf

This is a Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition) document for the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL). The document covers consulting services for a level 2 design charrette for the High Performance Computing (HPC) Center design at WPAFB. ERG, a mechanical engineering consulting and design firm, is the sole source contractor due to their specialized expertise in high-performance computing center requirements and previous work with AFRL.

The contract requires ERG to provide design documents for mechanical and electrical systems, attend design meetings, and assist with making informed decisions for a new data facility. The justification emphasizes urgency due to Congressional deadlines and the need for continuity, noting that changing vendors would increase time and costs. The estimated contract cost is redacted, and the contract is set to be awarded on 17-Dec-2025 by Contracting Officer James Childress. Market research was conducted to identify potential competitors, but no alternatives were found that could meet the specific technical requirements within the required timeline.