Sole Source JA--H6TM06 Spectrometer_CO Signed_Redacted.pdf

This is a Sole Source (Including Brand Name) Justification document for simplified procedures for certain commercial items. The Air Force Sustainment Center at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma seeks to procure one Micro-Focusing XRF Spectrometer from Gatan, Inc. (CAGE CODE: 0LP59, Large Business) through a one-time, sole source, firm fixed-price commercial contract with an estimated delivery of seven months after receipt of order. The contracting activity is AFSC/PZIMC located at 3001 Staff Dr., Tinker AFB, OK 73145, with estimated contract cost between $750K and $15M under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) and FAR 6.302-1(a)(2). The Program Manager is Jeffrey D. Childs, PhD Lead Chemist, and the Contracting Officer is Katherine Galgano, with coordination dated November 19, 2025, and contracting officer signature dated January 20, 2026.

The µEDXRF instrument is required to replace nonfunctional and obsolete equipment at the Analytical Chemistry Lab and support spectral-mapping analysis of engine wear debris and aircraft components. The specification requires detection of elements from Sodium to Uranium with sufficient resolution, sensitivity, accuracy, precision, and reproducibility. Market research through internet searches, vendor communications, and product literature review identified Gatan, Inc. as the sole capable source offering the EDAX Orbis II Micro-Focusing XRF Spectrometer with distinguishing characteristics including multiple collimators, revolving turret optics, and perpendicular video camera capabilities. One other interested source was identified: IXRF, Inc. (CAGE CODE: 04QJ1). The contracting officer will ensure fair and reasonable pricing through negotiation under Simplified Acquisition Procedures, with the contract awarded under IAW FAR Part 12.