JnA_Mensor CPG2500 Pressure Gauges_Signed.pdf

JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL

OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

1. Identification of the agency and the contracting activity.

This justification is executed by the Naval Medical Research Command (NMRC), Silver Spring, MD, on behalf of the Navy to meet Navy Expeditionary Medical Research requirements.

Submission prepared for the Undersea Medicine Department.

2. Nature and/or description of the action.

The purchase request and quote are in support of a requirement to procure new Mensor CPG-2500 Dual Channel pressure gauges for experimental chambers

3. Description of Supplies or Services:

The vendor will provide dual channel pressure gauges capable of reading pressure down to 1000 foot seawater (445psi) gauge pressure or altitude up to 35,000ft above sea level absolute (180 torr)

4. Identification of the statutory exceptions permitting other than full and open competition.

The statutory exception permitting other than full and open competition for this acquisition is 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) and FAR 6.302-1 sole source (including brand name) acquisitions OR FAR 13.106-1(b)(1): 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), Only one responsible source.

5. Demonstration that the proposed contractor’s unique qualifications or the nature of the acquisition requires use of the authority cited.

UMD currently has several older models Mensor pressure gauges. Mensor units are compatible with existing UMD research chamber systems. Only Mensor produces a dual channel gauge capable of meeting UMD requirements.

6. Description of efforts made to ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential sources as practicable.

An Internet market search was performed, several vendors where contacted. No other vendors offer a dual channel unit meeting UMD needs.

7. Determination by the Contracting Officer that the anticipated cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable.

The Contracting Officer shall determine the anticipated cost to the Government of the supplies/services covered by this Justification and Approval will be fair and reasonable by conducting a price analysis before an award is made.

8. Description of the market survey conducted and the results, or a statement of the reasons a market survey was not conducted.

Market research was conducted by NMRC's Head of Chamber Operations via the internet and telephone. The results of the market research are displayed below.

1. Mensor –. Quote Provided

2. Ascroft – No product available for required dual range

3. Omega Engineering – No product available for required dual range

9. Other facts supporting the use of other than full and open competition.

UMD chamber systems currently, and historically uses Mensor pressure gauges. This order is to replace current unserviceable outdated gauges with unit units. The requires gauges will be direct-fit replacements in UMD systems.

10. Listing of Sources, if any, which expressed, in writing, an interest in the acquisition.

See Item #8

11. Statement of actions, if any, the agency may take to remove or overcome any barriers to competition before any subsequent acquisition for the supplies or services required.

Future requirements will be synopsized in accordance with FAR 5.203. For the reasons set forth in Paragraph 5, (contracting activity) has no plans at this time to compete future contacts for the types of supplies/services covered by this document. If another potential source emerges, (NMRC) will assess whether competition for future requirements is feasible.

12. Point of Contact:

The point of contact at the Naval Medical Research Command, Silver Spring, MD, regarding the contents of the sole source justification are the Contracting Officers in the Material Management Department (MMD) and can be reached by emailing usn.detrick.nmrc.mbx.mmd-contracts@health.mil.

mailto:contracts@health.mil

TECHNICAL AND REQUIREMENTS CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

BY NAVSUP 4200.83 series I certify that the facts and representations under my cognizance which are included in this justification and approval and which form a basis for this justification are complete and accurate.

Technical Cognizance PORTER.WILLIAM. Digitally signed by

RUSSELL.JR.12693 PORTER.WILLIAM.RUSSELL.JR

01 May 2025 36125

William Porter Date: 2025.05.01 15:41:16 -04'00'

301-319-9593 Date Head of Chamber Operations UMD/Naval Medical Research Command

Requirements Cognizance

HALL.AARON.AND

REW.1392298068

Aaron A. Hall

Digitally signed by

HALL.AARON.ANDREW.139229

Date: 2025.05.30 09:12:18 -04'00'

30 May 2025

301-319-7219 Date Acting Department Head UMD/Naval Medical Research Command

CONTRACTING OFFICER CERTIFICATION

I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge.

301-319-9948 June 25, 2025

Contracting Officer Phone Date

.1269336125