REDACTED_Ferrogram Maker_JA_Redacted.pdf

This document is a Justification and Approval (J&A) for a non-competitive procurement by the U.S. Army Oil Analysis Program (AOAP) at Redstone Arsenal. The procurement is for an FM-6 Ferrogram Maker (Part Number 43010), a specialized analytical instrument used in ferrography to separate and analyze wear particles in lubricating oil. The estimated value is redacted, with the procurement being for 1 EA, including shipping, handling, and IUID labeling.

The AOAP recommends restricting competition to a specific brand to prevent significant duplication of cost. The Ferrogram Maker is a non-destructive optical technique used to evaluate wear particle size, shape, composition, and concentration in machinery components like engines and transmissions. The J&A notes that acquiring the FM-6 will allow the AOAP to utilize existing consumable supplies, minimizes the learning curve for lab staff, maintains current laboratory throughput, and operates similarly to the legacy instrument.