Limited Source Justification - PAMAS SBSS Particle Analyzing System Calibration

This document is a Limited Source Justification (LSJ) form, dated September 30, 2020, authorizing a procurement for PAMAS SBSS Particle Analyzing System Calibration services under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold. The required service involves calibration of PAMAS instruments per ISO 11171 and ISO 4402 standards, with a requested service date of October 31, 2026 or sooner. The justification is based on exclusive licensing agreements, as only PAMAS technicians are authorized and licensed to perform calibration work on PAMAS instruments. PAMAS was designated by NAVSEA as the sole vendor to supply instrumentation across all four shipyards to ensure continuity of operations.

The document was technically certified on September 23, 2026, and approved by the Contracting Officer on October 16, 2026. The justification supports proceeding with single-source procurement rather than full and open competition, consistent with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) provisions that allow limited competition for simplified acquisitions when only one source is reasonably available. The form includes designated sections for restrictive rights and exclusive licensing agreements as the basis for the sole-source determination.