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Sole Source (Including Brand Name) Justification - Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items

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I. Contracting Activity.

356 ETSG/CONS

II. Nature and/or description of the action being processed.

Brand name justification for Troxler parts

III. Description of supplies/services required to meet agency needs.

Equipment is an expedient tool to verify soil and asphalt compaction and expedite analytical results. It is required to conduct analysis for multiple runways, taxiways, and parking aprons. It will be utilized to support heavy construction teams consisting of 150+ personnel. Specific components of the kit are below:

Kit - 4540 EGauge 12/1 w/Acc w/Dongle

- Model 4540 EGauge Combo, Nuclear Density Gauge

- Low Activity Source, exempt from Licensing in USA

- 12" (300 mm) rod with 1" (25mm) increments, with the following standard accessories:

-- Model 6760 Moisture Probe (1)

-- Probe Serial Cable (1)

-- Drill Rod (1)

-- Extraction Tool (1)

-- Scraper Plate (1)

-- AC Charger (1)

-- DC Charger (1)

-- Gauge Quick Reference Guide (1)

-- Probe Quick Reference Guide (1)

-- Gauge User Manual (1)

-- Lock w/2 keys (1)

-- Shipping Case w/Labels

IV. Statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition.

AFFARS 5313.501 - 10 U.S.C. 3572, Implementation of Simplified Acquisition Procedures (41 U.S.C. 1901)

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V. Demonstration that the contractor's unique qualifications or nature of the acquisition requires the use of the authority cited above (applicability of authority).

Brand Name: Troxler is the only vendor that offers a low nuclear density EGauge to measure both asphalt and soil density within a single machine.

Nuclear testing is an accurate method to determine the density of the soil and asphalt as it uses gamma and neutron radiation that has been proven to accurately calculate the depth and compaction of particles in the soil and asphalt. Due to no other company having a combo machine with its accuracy, it makes the Troxler 4540 EGauge combo an essential piece of equipment to efficiently conduct soil and asphalt analysis throughout an entire airfield. The 4540 EGauge combo, by Troxler, utilizes all testing methods at a low nuclear transmission that enables the machine to give accurate density readings and it's license exempt.

VI. Description of efforts made to ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential sources as practicable.

A sources sought was posted on SAM.Gov for June 1, 2025 for 8 days. Two responses were received from service-disabled veteran owned small businesses. This requirement will be solicited on Sam.Gov as a service-disabled veteran owned small businesses set-aside to allow for maximum competition.

VII. Determination by the Contracting Officer that the anticipated cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable.

The Troxler parts will be posted on SAM.Gov as a service-disabled veteran owned small businesses set-aside to allow for maximum competition.

VIII. Description of the market research conducted and the results, or a statement of the reasons market research was not conducted.

A sources sought was posted on SAM.Gov for June 1, 2025 for 8 days. Two responses were received from service-disabled veteran owned small businesses.

IX. Any other facts supporting the use of Other Than Full and Open Competition.

N/A

X. List of any sources that expressed, in writing, an interest in the acquisition.

NewCO INC.

BHPE LLC.

XI. A statement of the actions, if any, the agency may take to remove or overcome any barriers to competition before making subsequent acquisitions for the supplies or services required.

The Government will continue to conduct market research to find any equivalent equipment capable of measuring both asphalt and soil density within a single machine.

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XII. Certification by the Contracting Officer.

As evidenced by my signature above, I have determined this document to be both accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

XIII. Certification by the technical/requirements personnel.

As evidenced by my (our) signature(s) above, I (we) certify that any supporting data contained herein, which is my (our) responsibility, is both accurate and complete.