25Q0059_SSJA_redacted.pdf

This document is a Single Source Justification form for a simplified acquisition of Purge Units for a Coherent branded Paladin laser system. The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL/RIKO) at 26 Electronic Parkway in Rome, NY, is seeking a new Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract with Coherent NA, Inc. as the sole-source provider. The total estimated contract value is under $15,000, and the Purchase Request/Local ID Number is F4HBL1507IA002 / FA875125Q0059.

The justification for single-source procurement is based on technical compatibility and system integrity. The government currently owns a Coherent branded Paladin laser system, and only Coherent branded purge units are compatible with the existing system. Market research found no alternative products that could meet the requirements. The purge units contain critical internal electronics that regulate air purging for the laser system, and interchanges with Coherent have demonstrated that other manufacturers cannot maintain the system's warranties. The contract includes provisions for potential future replacements if the existing laser system reaches the end of its useful life.