Justification for Sole Source_Final_Redacted.pdf
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- N4523A-26-SIMACQ-PSNS-52-0009
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This is a Memorandum for the Record justifying the use of other than full and open competition for a simplified acquisition threshold procurement.
The acquisition requires OEM ISO 17025 calibration services for a Keysight Technologies MODEL 85036B Standard Mechanical Calibration Kit owned by Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PSNS, UIC N4523A) Calibration Lab (Shop 52). The period of performance spans from July 13, 2026 to September 4, 2026. The contracting officer has selected "Other Reasons" (option A.3) as the justification for limiting competition to a single source. The rationale emphasizes that Keysight Technologies (CAGE 7ZXR5) is the sole source capable of providing OEM repair and calibration services with in-tolerance OEM operational performance testing and equipment traceability to NIST. The justification further notes that the equipment is part of PSNS and IMF Shop 52 Calibration Laboratory Standard Equipment used for calibrating test measurement and diagnostic equipment (TMDE). Compliance with NAVSEA standards 4734.1B and OD 48939 is required, and failure to maintain proper calibration would result in loss of NAVSEA certification and severe impact to calibration support for PSNS and Fleet Activities. The document includes technical/requirements certification signatures dated June 24, 2026, though specific signatory names and dates are redacted.
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(This is only applicable to acquisitions under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold. Acquisition using FAR Subpart 13.5 shall follow the special documentation requirements at FAR 13.501.)
Subj: USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION FOR AN
ACQUISITION UNDER THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD
I. BACKGROUND:
1. FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) states for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold, Contracting Officers may solicit from one source if the Contracting Officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available (e.g., urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand-name or industrial mobilization).
2. As required by FAR 13.106-3(b)(3)(i), this memorandum explains the absence of competition for this acquisition, as only one source will be solicited for this requirement (or for a portion of the requirement) and the requirement is not expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.
II. DESCRIPTION OF ITEM OR SERVICE:
Provide OEM ISO 17025 calibration for Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility (N4523A) Calibration Lab (Shop 52) Owned
MODEL 85036B Standard Mechanical Calibration Kit
SERIAL #:
PSNS FILE #:
to Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) specifications) by Keysight Technologies (CAGE 7ZXR5) for Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility (N4523A) Calibration Lab (Shop 52) Owned Equipment as listed in the GFE, that follow the requirements as defined in the Performance Work Statement (PWS).
POP DATE 13 JUL 2026 TO 04 SEP 2026
III. THE DETERMINATION FOR USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN
COMPETITION IS BASED ON THE FOLLOWING (select all that apply):
A. ___ ONLY ONE RESPONSIBLE SOURCE (select all that apply):
1. ___ RESTRICTIVE RIGHTS. The source has established proprietary rights, limited rights in data, patent rights, copyrights or secret processes in the item or service required.
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