JA FLIR X8501sc SLS longwave infrared camera system.pdf

Control Number: JA-20-TEN-242

Version – March 2017 FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

JUSTIFICATION REVIEW DOCUMENT

FAR SUBPART 13.5 SIMPLIFIED PROCEDURES FOR CERTAIN COMMERCIAL

ITEMS – SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL

Program/Equipment: ATC request to procure a longwave infrared (LWIR) imaging system from FLIR Commercial Systems, Inc. in support of mission critical RDT&E imaging requirements for multiple test ranges. The requirement is a BRAND NAME specific for one X8501sc SLS camera system.

Authority: Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items, 41 U.S.C. 1901as implemented by FAR Subpart 13.5.

Amount:

Prepared by:

Contracting Officer:

Date:14 April 2020 Email:

Technical:

Requirements:

Reviews: I have reviewed this justification and find it adequate to support sole source.

Program Manager:

Mechanical Engineer

FAR Subpart 13.5 Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items – Sole

Source Justification and Approval

1. Contracting Activity: APG, MD 21005

2. Description of Action: ATC requests a firm-fixed price contract with FLIR Commercial Systems, Inc. The Government projects award for May 2020 and fiscal year 2020 using a 2040 funds. An acquisition plan is not required because this procurement does not meet the threshold at Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement 207.103(d)(i)(B).

3. Description of Supplies/Services:

The portable FLIR X8501sc SLS longwave infrared camera system is capable of imaging in the 7.5-12.0 micron region of the electromagnetic spectrum and will provide critical temperature and heat signature detection data required for RDT&E testing at . The camera system shall include the following:

1. Quantity (1): FLIR X8501sc SLS, 7.5-12.0μm, 1280x1024, f/2.5, 181Hz; with Research IR Max

2. Quantity (1): 17mm LWIR lens, 7.5 - 12.0μm, f/2.5 (HDC Bayonet);

3. Quantity (1): LWIR Thermographic Calibration for -20°C to +650°C;

4. Quantity (1): LWIR Calibration from 250° to 2000°C;

5. Quantity (1): 1.0 Neutral Density Filter (ACCY ID1 ND 1.0 FILTER).

Anticipated Date of Delivery: 90 days after contract award.

Total Value:

4. Authority Cited: 41 U.S.C.1901 as implemented by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.501 (a)(1)(ii), under the authority of the Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items.

5. Reason for Authority Cited:

FLIR Commercial Systems, Inc. is a leading manufacturer that designs and develops thermal imaging systems. After extensive market research, it was concluded that FLIR Commercial Systems, Inc. is the only manufacturer that offers a research and scientific grade long wave infrared camera system that meets the minimum specifications required by the unique tests conducted at ATC. Furthermore, this long wave infrared camera can be integrated into existing workflow/hardware/software since ATC owns various models of FLIR camera systems. Other brands cannot provide the compatibility with this existing FLIR camera systems.

6. Efforts to Obtain Competition: A notice of intent to award sole source will be posted on the Government Point of Entry (FBO) after approval of this J&A. Any response by the end date of the notice that shows clear and convincing evidence that competition is possible will be considered and could alter this acquisition strategy.

Market Research result indicated that this instrument is peculiar to FLIR Commercial Systems. A sole-source email confirmation received from the company on15 April 2020 stated the following: “FLIR is the sole manufacturer of the FLIR X8501s SLS camera”.

7. Actions to Increase Competition: Market research was conducted for manufacturers of research and scientific grade infrared cameras and FLIR Commercial Systems, Inc.

was the only company that could meet the minimum specifications.

The Army will continue to make every effort to compete these type of requirements to the maximum extent practicable by involving all available industrial entities. Ensuring widest dissemination among these entities will ensure maximum possibility of competition and cost savings for the Government.

8. Market Research: A thorough market research effort was completed by contacting industry experts, performing internet searches, and conducting product demonstrations.

Based on the extensive market research, it was concluded that FLIR Commercial Systems, Inc. is the only manufacturer of infrared cameras that can provide a commercially available camera system that meets the minimum specifications.

All research conducted has been meaningful, recent, and relevant to this procurement.

9. Interested Sources: To date, no other sources have written to express interest in the acquisition.

10. Other Facts: None

a. Procurement History

Previous award with FLIR Commercial Systems, Inc for a similar camera system.

Contract: W91ZLK-17-P-0225 was a sole-source acquisition to the OEM.

11. Technical Certification: I certify that the supporting data under my cognizance which are included in the justification are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Title: Mechanical Engineer

12. Requirements Certification: I certify that the supporting data under my cognizance which are included in the justification are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Title: Branch Chief

13. Fair and Reasonable Cost Determination: I hereby determine that the anticipated cost to the Government for this contract action will be fair and reasonable. This determination is based on comparison of the quote proposal with the current company price lists, catalogs, or advertisements.

Cost and Pricing data is not required for commercial items in accordance with FAR 15.403-1(b) (3) (i).

Contracting Officer

14. Contracting Officer Certification: I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Title: Contracting Officer