SSJ_Zeiss_16 Jul 24.pdf

Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition)

CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION

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Section A: General Contract Information

Is this a Bridge Action as defined in the AF Bridge Action Reduction Plan? Yes No

Contracting Activity: 28 CONS

Project/Program Name: Zeiss Software License and Support Hardware

Purchase Request / Local ID Number: F1V2C34180A001

Estimated Contract Cost (including Options): $24,906.00

Section B: Description of the Supplies/Services Required

This requirement is for the acquisition of Zeiss Microscope software and hardware to include delivery, installation, testing for Scattering Electron Microscopy equipment for 28 MXG/CCRc (POP: 27 July 2024 - 26 July 2025) and training for 28th MXG.

Section C: Justification for Soliciting from a Single Source or Brand Name

Carl Zeiss Microscopy, LLC (Cage: 325W6) (Large Business) is the only entity in the United States authorized to provide proprietary software and hardware support for the Scattering Electron Microscopy (SEM) equipment. Only Carl Zeiss Microscopy, LLC has technical service representatives who receive comprehensive and on-going factory training and regular updates, as well as having direct access to original manufacturer's parts to maintain our Zeiss Sigma 300 VP. Non-Zeiss SEM manufacturers are unable to maintain Carl Zeiss operating software and equipment due to the proprietary nature of the software and hardware.

Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition

IAW Sole Source Justification MFR signed by Colonel Nathan Mitchell, Carl Zeiss Microscopy, LLC is the only entity in the United States authorized to provide proprietary software and hardware support for Carl Zeiss instruments. Carl Zeiss Microscopy, LLC was contacted to confirm that this is still the case on July 16, 2024. Furthermore, contract FA469023P0086 was awarded on 27 July, 2023 under the same sole source reasoning.

Section E: Steps to Preclude Future Single Source or Brand Name Awards

At this time, there is no avenue for competition. If proprietary rights are released in the future for multiple vendors to distribute, then the requirement may be procured by means of competition.

Section F: Contracting Officer's Determination

I have determined, in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), that the circumstances of this contract action deem only a single source is reasonably available.

Date

16-Jul-2024

Typed Name and Rank/Grade of Contracting Officer Jeremy M. Spriggs Contracting Officer

Signature of Contracting Officer

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Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition) April 2021 Page of Section A: General Contract Information Is this a Bridge Action as defined in the AF Bridge Action Reduction Plan?

Section B: Description of the Supplies/Services Required Section C: Justification for Soliciting from a Single Source or Brand Name Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition Section E: Steps to Preclude Future Single Source or Brand Name Awards Section F: Contracting Officer's Determination I have determined, in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), that the circumstances of this contract action deem only a single source is reasonably available.

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