SSJ - Magnetometer - CO Signed Redacted.pdf

This is a Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition) document for the procurement of QuSpin Gen-2.0 QTFM sensors with Vector add-on by AFLCMC/PZIBB. The requirement is for 2x sensors with vector add-ons, including scalar magnetometers with less than 1nT measurement error, external magnetic field generation capabilities in three axes, and the ability to combine sensor measurements with and without external field addition for full magnetic vector measurement.

The document justifies sole-source procurement from QuSpin as they are the only vendor that creates a scalar magnetometer with a vector add-on maintaining quantum sensor accuracy. While multiple vendors create quantum scalar sensors and vector magnetometers separately, none offer comparable integrated solutions. The package includes 2x sensors, 2x vector add-ons, 2x advanced comms boards, carbon fiber cases, and shipping. AFRL/RX is funding development of fully quantum vector magnetometers, but these are currently expensive and high-SWAP, making QuSpin the only viable option at a reasonable price. The determination was signed by TSgt Benbow on February 12, 2025.