REDACTED DnF for OTFOC (High Electrical Probe Station) (Final).pdf
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- High Electrical Probe Station Federal contract opportunity
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- W911QX-26-Q-A087
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This is a Determination & Findings (D&F) document for a sole-source procurement action authorizing purchase without full and open competition.
The procuring agency is acquiring one (1) high temperature Direct Current (DC) and Radio Frequency (RF) capable vacuum probe station from Instec, Inc., located at 5589 Arapahoe Street, Unit #208, Boulder, Colorado 80303 (CAGE Code: 1QHK1). The statutory authority cited is 41 USC 1901, specifically the "Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements" provision. The justification is based on direct replacement of existing equipment; the procurement replaces an existing Instec probe station (model HP1000V-MPS-mK2000) that lacks required high temperature RF characterization capabilities. The new system will integrate with existing vacuum pump equipment, KF-compatible connections, frame cooling accessories, and the existing Instec MK-2000 heater controller compatible with Vision software developed by Radiant Technologies, Inc. for test automation and control. The document notes that Instec Inc. is the only manufacturer offering a system meeting all requirements, including operation up to 800 degrees Celsius with radiofrequency testing up to 1000°C DC electrical testing under vacuum with remotely controlled probe tips. Market research identified six competing vendors (The McCrone Group, Linkam Co., MicroXact Inc., LakeShore, and Radiant Technologies, Inc.) that do not meet the salient characteristics. The justification indicates that purchasing from an alternate manufacturer would disrupt experimental continuity and require purchasing ancillary equipment at significantly higher total cost. The D&F is signed by Zachary Dowling, Contracting Officer, dated April 30, 2026, and certifies that the anticipated cost to the Government is fair and reasonable.
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DETERMINATION & FINDINGS FOR OTHER THAN FULL & OPEN COMPETITION
(ACTIONS SAT AND BELOW)
DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED PROCUREMENT:
One (1) high temperature, Direct Current (DC) and Radio Frequency (RF) capable vacuum probe station
2. PROPOSED CONTRACTOR/MANUFACTURER:
Instec, Inc.
5589 Arapahoe St. Unit #208 Boulder, CO 80303 USA CAGE Code: 1QHK1
3. ESTIMATED TOTAL VALUE:
4. STATUTORY AUTHORITY PERMITTING CONTRACTING WITHOUT PROVIDING FOR FULL
AND OPEN COMPETITION: The statutory authority permitting sole source is 41 USC 1901:
_X_ Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements
___ Unusual and Compelling Urgency ___ Industrial Mobilization; Engineering, Developmental, or Research Capability; or Expert
Services ___ International Agreement ___ Authorized or Required by Statute ___ National Security ___ Public Interest
5. JUSTIFICATION FOR THE AUTHORITY CITED ABOVE:
The item(s) listed in section one above is available from only one source and competition is precluded for reasons indicated below. There are no substitutes available.
___ Compatibility: The item(s) must be compatible in all aspects (form, fit, and function) with existing systems presently installed. Describe the equipment you have now and how the new item/service must coordinate, connect, or interface with the existing system:
___ Proprietary: A patent, copyright, or proprietary data limits competition. The proprietary data are described as follows:
___ Experimental Continuity: The item(s) must be consistent with prior materials in order to ensure experimental continuity. Describe the conditions that necessitate the use of experimental continuity:
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