LSJ_Redacted.pdf

This is a Contracting Officer's Justification for Use of Other Than Full and Open Competition (CUI) document under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold.

The procurement is for calibration and maintenance services of RadEye G remote radiation detectors (part number 4250674) at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNSSY). These mission-critical instruments are integrated into the shipyard's existing Thermo Fisher remote monitoring system and must provide highly accurate and reliable readings for official radiological survey records. Services must comply with ANSI Z540.3, ANSI N323A, and ISO 17025 standards. The Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Thermo Fisher Scientific, will perform all calibration, preventative maintenance, and provide necessary certifications. The required delivery date is September 1, 2026, to support a special emphasis operation scheduled to commence in October 2026.

The justification for sole-source procurement is based on three primary factors: (1) Restrictive Rights—the RadEye G detectors and associated Viewpoint data management software are proprietary to Thermo Fisher; the OEM maintains authoritative diagnostic tools and procedures required for calibration and maintenance, ensuring equipment operates on current factory specifications and protecting system integrity; (2) Exclusive Licensing Agreement—Thermo Fisher is the only authorized source, and servicing by any other entity would void manufacturer warranties; and (3) Unusual and Compelling Urgency—the requirement was identified May 12, 2026, with a September 1, 2026 delivery deadline necessary to prevent mission failure. Proceeding without timely OEM calibration would introduce unacceptable operational and financial risk, including unnecessary radiation exposure and loss of engineering control. The Technical/Requirements Certification was signed by Sean Buchanan on June 17, 2026, and Contracting Officer approval was granted by Michael L. McCluskey on June 22, 2026.