single_source_justification - ChipCHECK.pdf

Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition)

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Section A: General Contract Information

Is this a Bridge Action as defined in the AF Bridge Action Reduction Plan? Yes No

Contracting Activity: 9 CONS/PKB

Project/Program Name: ChipCHECK Repairs

Purchase Request / Local ID Number:

Estimated Contract Cost (including Options): $0.00

Section B: Description of the Supplies/Services Required

9MXS Chip Check Engine Analysis Unit is currently inoperative due to faulty software. This installation of new software will restore the unit's functionality for MCD wear analysis in the U-2S system. The update is in compliance with T.O. 33D7-10-8364-1, 1U-2S-4, and 1U-2S-2-4. This is a one-time repair with no follow-on acquisitions planned.

Section C: Justification for Soliciting from a Single Source or Brand Name

The proposed contract action is for the services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with single source, Gastops Inc., 4960 Corporate DR NW STE 140, Huntsville, Alabama, 35805-6209, CAGE Code 3Y4X8, under the authority of FAR 13.106-1. This is being sole sourced because of the Items Peculiarity to One Manufacturer. Gastops Inc is the OEM and does not authorize 3rd party repairs of the ChipCHECK units. In accordance with Technical Order 33D7-10-8364-1, Para 2.1, there is absolutely no service allowed by the User. There are no user serviceable parts and this equipment is to be serviced or repaired only by Gastops authorized technicians. Para 6.1 states absolutely NO SERVICE ALLOWED by the User where “service” is defined as any action requiring the removal or opening of an enclosure panel. In the event that the unit requires service, then it shall only be serviced or repaired by Gastops authorized technicians.

Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition

Internet searches and communications with other offices using the same product identified that GASTOPS USA is the only manufacturer and distributor of ChipCHECK and has retained its right to be the sole authorized company to perform repair work on it's products.

Section E: Steps to Preclude Future Single Source or Brand Name Awards

The Government will continue to perform market research to verify that no other vendors are able to become authorized technicians by Gastops, Inc.

Section F: Contracting Officer's Determination

I have determined, in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), that the circumstances of this contract action deem only a single source is reasonably available.

Date

07-Mar-2025

Typed Name and Rank/Grade of Contracting Officer

David Wadkins, GS-12

Signature of Contracting Officer

Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition) April 2021 Page of Section A: General Contract Information Is this a Bridge Action as defined in the AF Bridge Action Reduction Plan?

Section B: Description of the Supplies/Services Required Section C: Justification for Soliciting from a Single Source or Brand Name Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition Section E: Steps to Preclude Future Single Source or Brand Name Awards Section F: Contracting Officer's Determination I have determined, in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), that the circumstances of this contract action deem only a single source is reasonably available.

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