N0016426Q0170 Restrict Competition.pdf

This is a Memorandum to File documenting a contracting officer's decision to restrict competition for a commercial acquisition under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT). The procurement is for maintenance services of a government-owned Hitachi STEM equipment located at an undisclosed facility, with a period of performance from August 31, 2026 through August 30, 2027. The contracting action is being awarded to Hitachi High-Tech America, Inc., located in Dallas, Texas (CAGE Code 6WR65), as the sole source.

The contracting officer has determined that only one responsible source is reasonably available for this requirement under FAR 12.102(a), citing "Other Reasons" as the justification category. The rationale provided states that Hitachi service engineers possess specialized training and familiarity with proprietary information required to repair the system, and no other firm has access to the proprietary information necessary to fully cover maintenance and repairs. Engaging another vendor would cause operational delays. The Contracting Officer, Helton Morg (AN MICHELLE JUNALEE), approved this sole-source determination on May 21, 2026. The total dollar value of the contract has been redacted from the document.