ICP Service Sole Source Redacted.pdf

Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition)

20 Apr 2017 Page 1 of 1

Section A: General Contract Information

Contracting Activity: AFLCMC/PZIOB

Project/Program Name: Purchase of Repair of ICP Instrument

Purchase Request/Identification Number:

Estimated Contract Cost (including Options):

Section B: Description of the Supplies/Services Required

The Aerospace Fuels Laboratory (AFPET/PTPLE) has a requirement for the repair of an ICP chiller and autosampler to include 1 preventative maintenance visit and maintenance visits as required.

Section C: Justification for Soliciting from a Single Source or Brand Name

The ICP used at the Aerospace Fuels Laboratory at Vandenberg Air Force Base is a highly specialized analytical instrument manufactured by Perkin Elmer. The software that it uses was developed by Perkin Elmer and requires factory-trained and certified experts to adjust. Perkin Elmer is the only known source of component parts that will work on the ICP and the only source that will certify all components after installation.

Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition

A Google search was performed to confirm no other companies offer service that would provide coverage with the existing software. The manufacturer of this item confirmed it is the only service provider that can certify all components after service is complete. An Intent to Award Single Source will be posted to the beta.SAM website, and all responses will be considered in order to determine if competition for this non-recurring repair is possible.

Section E: Steps to Preclude Future Single Source or Brand Name Awards

Until such time that the AFPET purchases different equipment, or the manufacturer establishes a network of authorized vendors to perform maintenance on its equipment, the maintenance requirement will remain single source. When new equipment is purchased, AFPET will research multiple vendors to verify that maintenance is not limited to a single source whether by a more open market equipment design or by working with manufacturers that have established authorized dealers/ maintenance networks. Market research will continue into the future to determine the opportunities that are in the best interest of the Government.

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

08-Oct-2020

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