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SINGLE SOURCE DETERMINATION USING

SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION PROCEDURES (SAP)

FOR AN ACTION NOT EXCEEDING THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD

(AUTHORITY: FAR 13.106-1(b)(1))

1. Agency and contracting activity. Department of Commerce, NOAA Office of Marine and Aviation Operations, Acquisition, Analysis, and Accountability Branch.

2. Description of supplies or services required to meet agency needs (including the estimated value).

Procure Mobil branded lube oils

3. Identification of the single source or the brand name to be solicited.

Mobil Guard 312

4. Supporting rationale. Only one source or brand name is reasonably available as detailed below:

(Check all applicable boxes and provide supporting rationale under the selection. Delete choices not selected.)

Brand Name – This particular brand name is essential to the requirement and market research indicates similar products do not meet or cannot be modified to meet agency needs. The Mobil 312 products are already in use on the vessel and it is not advisable for mechanical reasons to mix products once one product is already introduced in the system. The cost to the government for any mechanical failure that might result from lubrication problems would be increased by voiding any warranty or responsibility carried by Mobil for use of its products. Such voiding would occur if Mobil products are altered by mixture with any other substances.

X Compatibility to existing systems or equipment - The required supplies or service must be compatible in all aspects (form, fit, and function) with existing systems or equipment and the source is uniquely qualified to meet the requirement.

This vessel uses Mobilguard 312 Lube Oil. This oil is approved by the engine manufacturer for use and exceeds all parameters that this involves. Other manufacturers such as Chevron make similar products but are strongly cautioned “do not recommend for use” because of additives that are used. There is also uncertainty in issues that may arise when lubricants from several manufacturers are mixed together, as each lubricant will have slight differences in chemical composition. Therefore our first choice is always Mobilguard 312, to ensure the longest operational life expectancy out of our engines and the best value for the government and taxpayer.

(Insert PR/RFQ number, as applicable)

Source Selection Information – see FAR 2.101 and 3.104

KPI Bridge Oil, Inc 21 East Front Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701

United States of America Tel: +1-732-219-7900 Fax: +1-732-219-7919

Email: newyork@kpibridgeoil.com, lana.rjedkin@kpibridgeoil.com www.kpibridgeoil.com

All three vendors have been reliable in the past.

6. Technical/Requirements Representative Certification

I certify that this requirement constitutes the Government’s minimum needs and the supporting data provided herein is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Signature

7. Determination

I hereby determine that the circumstances of this action deem only one source is reasonably available. This determination is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Contracting Officer Date

QUINTERO.RUSSELL.A

LLEN.1177480840

Digitally signed by

QUINTERO.RUSSELL.ALLEN.1177480840

Date: 2023.11.13 16:39:25 -06'00'

11/16/2023

This was previously competed in SAM.Gov and received multiple quotes.

5. Market Research.

Extensive use of the same oil over the life of the vessel has yielded positive results. In searching for GSA vendors and past vendors used the following information was gathered:

Ryzhka International, LLC 600 SW 3rd st Ste 6121A

Pompano Beach, FL 33060 954-366-9199

Gray Oil Company 804 Denver Ave

Ft. Lupton, CO 80621 303-857-2288