JA ChipCheck Portable Debris Analyzer.pdf

Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition)

CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION

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Section A: General Contract Information

Is this a Bridge Action as defined in the AF Bridge Action Reduction Plan? Yes No

Contracting Activity: 20th Contracting Squdron

Project/Program Name: ChipCheck Unit

Purchase Request / Local ID Number: TBD

Estimated Contract Cost (including Options): $25,660.21

Section B: Description of the Supplies/Services Required

Repair and troubleshoot of ChipCheck portable debris analyzer for 20 EMS/NDI. ChipCheck is approved for magnetic chip detector particle analysis for the F110 engine family and is considered a replacement for Jetscan and Apex SEM/EDX equipment.

Gastops will do a complete system check, part replacement, and calibration for the unit.

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

Gastop is the only one responsible source for chipCheck and the only company to complete any repairs or services for the units.

The Air Force Oil Analysis Program (OAP) Laboratories, the AF OAP laboratory shall not utilize unlisted mechanisms/equipment technology to evaluate USAF Weapon Systems enrolled in the OAP. GASTOP, Inc. Huntsville, AL currently holds the rights which makes the required services and supplies available from only one source. Gastops is the sole company for these chipcheck units and the sole repair organization.

Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition

Market research conducted revealed Gastop is the only company that can provide this type of repair and service on chipcheck. This research was in the form of a Gastop company letter dated 3 July 2024.

Additionally, research conducted using FPDS-NG for previously awarded contracts for the same requirement revealed Gastops was the only company providing the repair, services specifically needed for this requirement.

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

The goal of the 20th Contracting Squadron is to promote competition in order to ensure the Government is receiving the best value product. Data and specifications for repair and service needs for the chipcheck need to be researched to include other company's Chipcheck specifications to improve competition for future procurement. This is a one-time requirement to support an immediate need for 20 EMS/NDI.

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

24-Jul-2024

Typed Name and Rank/Grade of Contracting Officer

SHAUNANNETTE D. WATSON, GS-12

Signature of Contracting Officer

Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition) April 2021 Page of Section A: General Contract Information Is this a Bridge Action as defined in the AF Bridge Action Reduction Plan?

Section B: Description of the Supplies/Services Required Section C: Justification for Soliciting from a Single Source or Brand Name Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition Section E: Steps to Preclude Future Single Source or Brand Name Awards 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.

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