Non_Comp_Redacted.pdf

This is a Memorandum to the File documenting a decision to restrict competition for a commercial acquisition under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT). The contracting officer has determined that only one source is reasonably available for this procurement, precluding full and open competition in accordance with RFO FAR 12.102(a) and RFO DFARS 212.

The acquisition concerns Schmidt Technology Corp, located in Cranberry Township, PA (CAGE Code 1MFF2), with a total contract value of $38,200.00. The requirement involves two Direct Acting Presses (models No 23.200-2.600 and No 20.100), which are proprietary products manufactured exclusively by Schmidt Technology Corp. These specialized presses are required to support modifications to production processes, specifically for setting energetic grain into tubes with strictly controlled, linear force application. The justification for sole-source procurement is based on multiple factors: brand name requirements, as Schmidt Technology Corp is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and only known source capable of meeting exact technical and safety tolerances; unique technical specifications where standard toggle or pneumatic presses would create unacceptable safety risks of fracturing the energetic grain or causing unintended ignition via friction; and the specialized nature of the equipment. The contracting officer, Marty Arvin, certified and approved this determination on June 4, 2026.