single_source_justification finder scope.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: 10CONS/PKB

Project/Program Name: Finder Scope Acquisition

Purchase Request / Local ID Number: F4BWB02200AW0

Estimated Contract Cost (including Options): $83,200.00

Section B: Description of the Supplies/Services Required

Provide a brief non-technical description of the supplies/services to be acquired.

Takahashi FSQ-106EDX4

1. Shall be a refracting telescope

2. Minimum aperture size of 106 mm

3. Maximum focal ratio of f/5

4. Minimum limiting magnitude of 11.5

5. Maximum mass of 7.5 kg

6. Minimum telescope field of view of 9 degrees

7. Maximum resolution 1.1 arc second

8. Shall have an integrated image flattener

9. Shall have an adjustable back focus

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

The Finder Scope is a single source acquisition due to the unique requirements that can only be fulfilled by a Takahashi FSQ-106EDX4 telescope.

The telescope must have a focal ratio f/5 or lower for increased accuracy tracking and quicker target acquisition and must be a refracting telescope for durability and flat image optical. The other requirements for mass, aperture, magnitude and field of view are pertinent to the telescope having the proper form fit on the mount it sits in and the field not being obstructed. The requirements for resolution, integrated image flattener and adjustable back focus are to insure that the image is not warped and that the high resolution can be adjusted as quickly as possible. The Takahashi brand is the only telescope that is compatible with the existing systems at USAFA. Purchasing this brand name will avoid replacing existing hardware and software components of the system and will ensure a seamless upgrade of the new telescope.

Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition

Market research was conducted and there were no telescopes found in any government schedule nor in any commercial market domestic or foreign that meet the necessary requirements other than the Takahashi FSQ-106EDX4. Additionally a sources sought document was published on SAM.gov and there were no responses received, confirming that there are no other manufacturers who can fulfill the government requirement.

Market research has revealed that this finder scope is available through a number of American distributors that are all small businesses. This brand name requirement will be competed amongst multiple small business distributors.

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

To preclude future single source and brand name awards, an in-depth survey of the American and foreign telescope market needs to be done. In addition, changing the mounting style could open the room for more competition in the future. That way performance isn't constricted by size. This will require an overhaul of the existing systems in place, however could be possible as more components need to be upgraded in the future.

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

31-Aug-2022

Typed Name and Rank/Grade of Contracting Officer

CARUSONE, DOMINIC J.

Signature of Contracting Officer

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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