NECO_HIRG__SSJ.doc

JUSTIFICATION FOR SOLE SOURCE (Simplified Acquisitions <$150K)

The service or material listed on N6228519RC066AE is sole source and competition is precluded for reasons indicated below. There are no substitutes available for this material or service.

Restricted to the following source. Provide Research Support Instruments name. (If a sole source manufacturer distributes via dealers, ALSO provide dealer information.)

Manufacturer:

Research Support Instruments (RSI) Manufacturer POC & phone nr.

Jim Caron (301) 306-0010 Mfr. Address:

20 New England Drive, Andover, MA.

CAGE: 1V6Z9

_X_ Description of the item or service required, the estimated cost, and required delivery date.

The USNO H1RG detector is undergoing characterization and testing at the Air Force Research Labs in Albuquerque NM. RSI has worked with USNO to prepare the camera and Ground Support Equipment (GSE) for this testing. The GSE is currently at the RSI site, and needs to be packaged and shipped to Albuquerque NM. to complete the remaining three phases of this project.

Detailed list of Services needed:

1. To install a RS-232 relay switch for power control of a GLS (not an acronym) power supply,

2. Document the Python scripts for remote control of camera components

3. Pack and shipping the components to Albuquerque

4. Support final testing and provide support to Mark Gramer (Ball Instruments)

5. Assist in system assembly and initial operation.

6. The Interface Control Document for the 1.8 meter telescope must be updated in agreement with Electrical Optical Systems Inc. (EOS) of Canberra Australia.

Total: $XXXXX

_X_ Specific characteristics of the material or service that limit the availability to a sole source (unique features, function of the item, etc.). Describe in detail why only this suggested source can furnish the requirements to the exclusion of other sources.

Research Support Instrumentation (RSI) completed the first phase of this project in FY18 under contract N0018918PZ449. The first phase of the characterization consisted of calibration of the detector. RSI will now complete the project they started in three additional phases in FY19. Phase Two will entail immediate shipping and support, Phase Three will entail building the H1RG once onsite, and Phase Four will be deployment of the H1RG detector. Awarding this procurement to a different vendor would result in substantial duplication of cost to the Government that is not expected to be recovered through competition and will produce unacceptable delays in the work that will detrimentally affect the ability to meet USNO mission requirements.

_X_ The requested material or service represents the minimum requirements of the government.

CHECK & FILL IN ALL APPLICABLE BLANKS BELOW

___ The material/service 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.

___ A patent, copyright or proprietary data limits competition. The proprietary data is

____ These are “direct replacements” parts/components for existing equipment.

____ Other information to support a sole source buy:

I CERTIFY THAT STATEMENTS CHECKED, AND INFORMATION PROVIDED ABOVE, ARE COMPLETE AND CORRECT TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE. I UNDERSTAND THAT THE PROCESSING OF THIS SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION PRECLUDES THE USE OF FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION.

Signature __________________________ Title: Chief, DMSD Activity: N3AD USNO

Date:

Contracting Officer Signature: _________________________________________

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SAP Sole Source

NAVSUPINST 4200.85D, Encl (1)