Determination & Findings for Single Source Acquisition

This is a Determination & Findings document authorizing a single source acquisition by the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL/RMZB) located at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. The agency requires procurement of a new automated "Heavily Shielded Ultra-Low Background Gas Flow Alpha/Beta Counter Model G5020/100T" to replace existing equipment at the end of its service life. Market research identified only one vendor capable of meeting all requirements: Gamma Products, Inc., the same manufacturer of the current equipment requiring replacement. The research methodology included internet searches, subject matter expert discussions, sources sought notices, and direct vendor outreach.

The contracting strategy proceeds as a single source purchase under RFO Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services), justified under RFO 12.102(a), which authorizes sole source procurement when only one source is available. The determination finds that no reasonable expectation exists for two responsible small businesses to provide competitive quotations in terms of market price, quality, and delivery. The Requiring Activities and Contracting Office will continue monitoring the marketplace for potential new entrants. The Contracting Officer holds approval authority for this determination in accordance with DAF Approval Authorities Matrix PM 26-C-11 and GSAR 538.7104-3(a).