SSJ_Redacted.pdf

This document is a Single Source Justification (SSJ) for a simplified acquisition by the Air Force Petroleum Office (AFPET) to purchase two Stabinger Viscometers with required accessories for the Vandenberg Space Force Base. The procurement is for specialized equipment used to validate jet fuel and diesel fuel quality, with a unique requirement to comply with ASTM D7042-21a testing standards. Anton Paar USA, Inc. is identified as the sole manufacturer capable of meeting these specific technical requirements, including essential installation, training, and preventative maintenance services.

The solicitation is a special notice with a response deadline of 2:00 PM EDT on 15 July 2025, targeting the acquisition of analytical laboratory instruments under NAICS Code 334516. The contract will be a firm-fixed-price sole source award, justified under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) as only one source is deemed reasonably available. Interested vendors can submit capability statements or exceptions to the sole source approach, with all submissions required to include the manufacturer's product country of origin. Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and can direct inquiries to the designated Air Force contact via email with a specific subject line requirement.