Justification of Sole Source - Copy.pdf

Source Selection Information – See FAR 2.101 and 3.104

JUSTIFICATION FOR SOLE SOURCE (Simplified Acquisitions - MPT to <$250K)

Document number: _N0016123RC00FA7

The supplies or services described herein are being solicited on a sole source basis and competition is precluded for reasons indicated below. There are no substitutes available for the supplies or services.

Check One:

☐ Service:

Contractor:

Contractor Address:

Contractor POC:

Phone #:

Email:

Cage Code/DUNS:

☒ Supply:

Restricted to the following source. If a sole source manufacturer distributes via dealers, ALSO provide dealer information.)

Original Manufacturer Name: Keyence Corporation of America Manufacturer: Keyence Corporation of America Manufacturer POC: Abby Sholders Manufacturer Phone #: (610) 472-8587 Manufacturer Address: 500 Park Boulevard, Suite 200, Itasca, IL 60143, U.S.A Dealer/Rep: Abby Sholders Dealer/Rep Address Phone No. 1-888-KEYENCE Email: Abby.Sholders@keyence.com

Description of the supplies or services required, the estimated price/cost, and required delivery date.

The required delivery date for the supplies is 30 September 2023. Please see item details below

CLIN SUPPLY QTY PRICE

0001 VHX-970FN – Digital Microscope Controller for VHX-970F Series HS Code: 9011800000

1 $24,600.00

0002 VHX-702 – High performance camera HS Code: 8525894000

1 $4,900.00

0003 OP-88329 – Lighting unit with 2m cable HS Code: 9012900000

1 1,300.00

0004 VHX-J100T – VH Lens Joint Lens Joint for VH-Z100T HS Code: 9011900000

1 $320.00

TOTAL $31,120.00

mailto:Abby.Sholders@keyence.com

Describe in detail why only this source can furnish the requirements to the exclusion of other sources.

(what specific characteristics of the supplies or services limit the availability to a sole source (e.g., unique features, function of the item, etc.)?)

☒ The supplies or services must be compatible in all aspects (form, fit and function) with existing systems presently installed/performing. Describe the equipment/function you have now and how the new item/service must coordinate, connect, or interface with the existing system.

The items requested for procurement are to finish constructing a microscope required for imaging nanoparticles. Prof. Jamer was responsible for building the microscope through prior purchases utilizing non-appropriated funds. Prof Jamer acquired the microscope stand and other customized various optical components manufactured and sold by Keyence Corporation of America. Due to the unique customization of the microscope, no other source has the ability to provide components that will be compatible with the existing specification needed to complete the construction of the microscope.

☐ A patent, copyright or proprietary data limits competition.

☒ These are "direct replacement" parts/components for existing equipment.

Components to build out the microscope have been purchased through other funds. This purchase will finalize the build out of the VHX-1000 system as required.

Other information to support a sole source action:

N/A

Document number:

I CERTIFY THAT THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ABOVE IS COMPLETE AND ACCURATE TO THE BEST OF

MY KNOWLEDGE. I UNDERSTAND THAT THE PROCESSING OF THIS SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION

PRECLUDES THE USE OF FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION.

SMITH.ANTONIO.OMAR.124 Digitally signed by

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SMITH.ANTONIO.OMAR.1243029020

Date: 2023.08.08 09:02:05 -04'00'

Signature Date

Activity Title

I HEREBY DETERMINE THAT THE CIRCUMSTANCES OF THE CONTRACT ACTION DEEM ONLY ONE

SOURCE REASONABLY AVAILABLE IN ACCORDANCE WITH FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i).

Contracting Officer Signature Date

NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center, Norfolk Contracting Department

08/07/2023

Assistant Professor United States Naval Academy