SSJ5-ServM23-005ThermoNoran-Sgnd.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE

HEADQUARTERS OKLAHOMA CITY AIR LOGISTICS CENTER

(AFMC) TINKER AIR FORCE BASE OKLAHOMA

26 May 2023

TO: AFSC/PZIMB

FROM: OC-ALC/OBCA for 76 MXSG

SUBJECT: Sole Source Justification for Serv M23-005RN Thermo Noran

1. 76 MXSG requests a one-year base contract with four (4) one-year options for Serv M23-

005RN Thermo Noran, for the Thermo Noran EDS Systems. The Thermo EDS systems contains extremely sensitive detectors designed by Thermo Noran.

The intent of this service requirement is to provide preventive and remedial maintenance for the requirement, Serv M23-005RN Thermo Noran, for Tinker Air Force Base.

2. Thermo Electron North America LLC is the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) for the items in the equipment list. The OEM owns all software licenses as well as equipment drawings and patents. On occasion, there are software updates they must provide via CD during routine maintenance. Therefore, they are the only authorized service provider for the Thermo Noran EDS Systems. The Thermo Noran EDS systems contain extremely sensitive detectors designed by Thermo Noran and are intended to be updated/maintained only by Thermo Noran. The OEM owns all data rights to their technology. Thermo Electron North America LLC is the only known source of the required parts (software, hardware, firmware, electronic, and electrical) and access to proprietary data to perform the required maintenance, software, and repairs for this equipment. Certified Thermo Electron North America LLC technicians are the only qualified personnel to perform the services for this requirement.

Upon contacting Thermo Electron North America LLC, Government Sales POC, Crystal Chambers, on 19 April 2023, it was determined the required services are only available through Thermo Electron North America LLC. The necessary software for the required maintenance services is proprietary to Thermo Electron North America LLC and is not available through any other entity. In addition, per that telephone conversation and follow-up email, the Thermo Electron North America LLC representative confirmed that they have no intentions on selling the data rights to the government at this time.

There are no other companies authorized as an OEM maintenance facility. Only the

OEM (Thermo Electron North America LLC) can perform this specific maintenance service for the specified equipment using their proprietary, software, and uniquely trained technicians, in a cost-effective manner.

In review, it has been determined there is only one source capable of providing the necessary service for this acquisition.

3. After market research was conducted, it was determined only the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) Thermo Electron North America LLC, can satisfy the

Government’s requirement.

Company name: THERMO ELECTRON NORTH AMERICA LLC

Address: 1400 Northpoint PKWY STE 10

West Palm Beach, Florida 33407-1976, United States

POC: Crystal Chambers, Government Sales POC

POC Email: CRYSTAL.CHAMBERS@THERMOFISHER.COM

(404) 360-0138

CAGE: 3WXJ7

UEI: CMBPHDRMCS51

Type Business: Large Business for NAICS 811210 (Electronic and Precision

Equipment Repair and Maintenance), provided a ROM and capability statement.

4. Market research was performed reviewing Dynamic Small Business Search and System for Award Management databases using North American Industry Classification System

Code 811210 and Product Service Code J066, looking for companies that could provide the required services for this acquisition. A search of databases for small businesses to include 8(a), HUBZone, Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Business, and Women

Owned Small Business was conducted. In review there is only one (1) source that can provide the required products and services for this service acquisition.

5. In the future, the Government will continue to conduct market research to determine if Thermo

Electron North America LLC. has any distributors capable of providing maintenance services for the specific Thermo Electron North America LLC equipment included for this requirement, or if the OEM would be willing to sell the data rights to the Government.

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

CLAUDE J. BOGGS, JR. MONICA CALLAWAY

Contracting Officer Program Manager

AFSC/PZIMB OC-ALC/OBCA