Sole Source Justification_Redacted.pdf

This is a Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition) document for a Quintus Fluid Cell-MXSG Benchstock purchase from Quintus Technologies, LLC. The contract is for a Fluid Cell Press Bladder used in military and commercial aviation, specifically supporting aircraft maintenance for C-130, C-5, C-17, and F-15 models at Robins Air Force Base. The previous contract (FA857120P0109) was awarded in May 2020 for $399,980.00, covering a complete Fluid Cell system with a performance period from May 2020 to May 2025.

The document justifies a sole source acquisition under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), citing Quintus Technologies as the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and the only company capable of providing these proprietary components. Market research was conducted using Dynamic Small Business Search and GSA databases, which found no alternative suppliers. The contract requires delivery within 7 weeks of order placement, with Quintus Technologies being a small business registered in the SAM.gov system. The recommended action is to post a sole source, firm fixed price contract award to Quintus Technologies, LLC on sam.gov.