SSJ_Final - Redacted.pdf

This is a Determination & Findings document for a sole source acquisition by the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) through the Rome Center for Imaging Science and Technology (RWTSH).

The procurement concerns a 137-actuator Micro-Electromechanical Systems (MEMS) Deformable Mirror (DM) to support research and development of new Electro-Optical/Infrared (EO/IR) sensing capabilities for hypersonics at the KHILS Laboratory. The contracting activity is AFRL/RIZ. The justification for sole source procurement is based on RFO 12.102(a), which establishes that only one source is available for commercial products and services. The document reflects that AFRL/RWTSH conducted comprehensive market research including detailed internet searches, consultations with industry experts, GSA Advantage searches, and posted a Sources Sought notice on SAM.gov. Of two potential vendors identified—Boston Micromachines Corporation and Iris AO, Inc.—only Boston Micromachines Corporation was determined capable of fulfilling the requirements. Iris AO's SAM registration is inactive and expired as of December 5, 2019. No responses to the Sources Sought notice were received. The procurement will proceed as a firm fixed-price purchase order under RFO 12, Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services, with a notice of intent to single source posted via SAM.gov. The determination was signed by Contracting Officer Chris M. Stokes on June 11, 2026, and is justified under applicable federal acquisition regulations.