ARP 53.12-1 Decision to Restrict Competition for Commercial Acquisition under SAT Redacted

ARP 53.12-1
JUN 2026
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MEMORANDUM TO THE FILE FOR AMS PID: N00164-26-SIMACQ-CR-GXV-0102

Subject: DECISION TO RESTRICT COMPETITION FOR COMMERCIAL ACQUISITION

UNDER THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD (SAT)

IDENTIFICATION OF SOURCE Vendor Name: KEYENCE

Vendor City/State:
Itasca, IL
CAGE Code:
0VZL5
Total Dollar Value: $
RFO FAR 12.102(a) authorizes the use of restricting competition for acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services not exceeding the SAT when the Contracting Officer determines that only one source is reasonably available due to circumstances such as urgency, exclusive licensing, brand-name requirements, or industrial mobilization.
In accordance with RFO FAR 12.102(a), this memorandum documents the absence of competition for this commercial acquisition. Only one source will be solicited for this requirement (or a portion thereof), and the total value is not expected to exceed the SAT.

I.

DESCRIPTION OF ITEM OR SERVICE:

Digital Microscope VHX-XL Series,
This particular one has the ability to image at 5x all the way to 6000x. Also, this one has a 300mm stage for PCB imaging.
Delivery 1-2 Business Days ARO

II.

THE DETERMINATION FOR USE OF RESTRICTING COMPETITION IS BASED ON THE

FOLLOWING: <Select applicable sole-source rationale category> ONLY ONE RESPONSIBLE SOURCE (select all that apply):
RESTRICTIVE RIGHTS. The source has established proprietary rights, limited rights in data, patent rights, copyrights or secret processes in the item or service required.

EXCLUSIVE LICENSING AGREEMENTS. The item or service is only available from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), or there is only one authorized distributor or technical representative for the OEM.

OTHER REASONS. Other reasons not identified above. Provide details on mission impact if requirement is not solicited from only one source. The Keyence VHX Series is the only digital microscope on the market that meets our technical requirements within a single, integrated platform. Its most highly specialized and unique characteristic is its automated, continuous magnification capability.

ARP 53.12-1
JUN 2026
To successfully fulfill our testing, inspection, and research requirements, the required optical [

microscope system must possess the following technical capabilities: An ultra-wide, seamless magnification range spanning from macro to micro levels (e.g., 5x to 6000x).
A fully integrated motorized head or revolver that allows for automatic magnification switching