JA H6TM05_Redacted.pdf

This is a Sole Source Justification and Approval (J&A) document for a simplified acquisition procedure commercial item procurement. The contracting activity is AFSC/PZIMB at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, with a Purchase Request Local ID Number H6TM05. The acquisition is for one Micro-Focusing XRF Spectrometer from Bruker AXS LLC, a large business contractor, with an estimated contract cost in the range of $250,000 to $750,000. The contract will be a one-time, sole source, commercial firm fixed-price negotiated action funded through the Capital Investment Fund (CIP) 97X4930, with delivery estimated in fiscal year 2026.

The justification establishes that Bruker AXS LLC is the only capable source able to provide a Micro-Focusing XRF Spectrometer meeting the technical requirements specified in the Statement of Work (SOW) for the 76 MXSS/MXDTAA at Tinker AFB. The equipment must furnish, ship, assemble, install, verify, calibrate, test, and train operators on an energy dispersive micro-focusing x-ray fluorescence (μEDXRF) spectrometer with poly-capillary optics for nondestructive spectral mapping with detection capabilities from carbon to uranium. Market research using telephone calls, internet searches, and a Sources Sought Synopsis released December 9, 2025 and closed January 7, 2026 identified three responses; only Bruker AXS LLC possesses the required Aperture Management System (AMS) and FlexiSpot automated focal control features. The Contracting Officer, Anthony C. Dollard, approved the justification on February 3, 2026, with coordination by the Program Manager on February 2, 2026. Other sources expressing interest included IXRF, Inc. (Small Business) and Edax (Large Business).