1.04 Sole Source Monkey Heater Parts NECO.pdf

Source Selection Information – See FAR 2.101 and 3.104

JUSTIFICATION FOR SOLE SOURCE (Simplified Acquisitions - MPT to <$250K)

Document number: __N6831622RC01KGR & N6831622RC01XGR______________________

The supplies or services described herein are being solicited on a sole source basis and competition is precluded for reasons indicated below. There are no substitutes available for the supplies or services.

Check One:

☒ Service:

Contractor: Custom Design & Fabrication LTD

Contractor Address: 35 N Wager Ave., Deptford, NJ 08096

Contractor POC: Arnold Monk

Phone #: (856) 905-2987

Email: cdfhotwater@hotmail.com

Cage Code/DUNS: 4ZDM3/FRAZNELN1PJ1

☒ Supply:

Restricted to the following source. If a sole source manufacturer distributes via dealers, ALSO provide dealer information.)

Original Manufacturer Name: Custom Design & Fabrication LTD

Manufacturer: Same as Above

Manufacturer POC: Arnold Monk

Manufacturer Phone #: (856) 905-2987

Manufacturer Address: 35 N Wager Ave., Deptford, NJ 08096

Dealer/Rep: Same as Above

Dealer/Rep Address Phone No. Same as Above

Email: cdfhotwater@hotmail.com

Description of the supplies or services required, the estimated price/cost, and required delivery date.

Naval Submarine Support Facility (NSSF) stationed at Naval Submarine Base NLON, Groton, CT 06349 requires materials for fabrication of Monkey Heater parts. Fabricate monkey heater equipment, test, deliver drawings, tech manuals, data sheets, certifications and to conduct training on site in building 17 Dive Locker for proper operation. Additionally, obtain materials to fabricate customized monkey heater cabinet and custom parts bin that includes fabrication and delivery.

Estimated Total:

Delivery Date:

mailto:cdfhotwater@hotmail.com mailto:cdfhotwater@hotmail.com

Describe in detail why only this source can furnish the requirements to the exclusion of other sources.

(what specific characteristics of the supplies or services limit the availability to a sole source (e.g., unique features, function of the item, etc.)?)

☒ The supplies or services must be compatible in all aspects (form, fit and function) with existing systems presently installed/performing. Describe the equipment/function you have now and how the new item/service must coordinate, connect, or interface with the existing system.

Naval Submarine Support Facility (NSSF) R-6, 72B Dive Locker requires Monkey water heater parts and components to assist with cold water diving. These heaters are paramount to the safety of personnel and are used to sustain uninterrupted production diving schedule during the winter months. Currently there are four simultaneous submarine scheduled availabilities all with extremely tight productions windows. The current number of Diving Hot Water Heaters (Monkey Heaters) is twelve that are in need of various parts. The majority of the experienced R6-99C Monkey Heater mechanics have been transferred due to military rotation in the past year and new personnel need updated training in order to have working knowledge of utilizing these heaters and learn the equipment maintenance practice. The maintenance training course requested will also include the annual maintenance of the aforementioned systems.

The specifications of the requested repair parts and components need to be exact in order to match the existing government-owned systems on hand. This exact brand name and model is specifically listed as the only authorized Hot Water Heaters for all military divers (US Navy Diving Manual Volume 2, Ch 6-28). These water heaters are both Authorized for Military Use (AMU) List compliant; fully interchangeable with the individual configurations of each of the four (4) NSSF-owned Dive Platforms; and, Fly Away Dive Team “Spain” or

“Norway” Monkey Heater Systems (both pre-staged overseas) compatible as well.

The requested heater parts and components are completely interchangeable with existing NSSF R6-72B heaters. R6-99C Personnel are also manufacturer-trained and certified to work on and maintain these specific heaters. No other known companies to date can satisfy the government need.

☒ A patent, copyright or proprietary data limits competition.

The specific heaters, repair parts, and procedures are proprietary to Custom Design & Fabrication Ltd. The proprietary data is owned and maintained by Custom Design & Fabrication Ltd.

☒ These are "direct replacement" parts/components for existing equipment.

The requested Monkey heater parts and components are direct replacement parts that must meet OEM specifications and seamless interface with existing government owned assets. Use of other vendors and/or equipment other than the OEM would potentially present compatibility issues, cause damage to the equipment and compromise the safety of Navy diving personnel.

Document number: N6831622RC01KGR & N6831622RC01XGR

I CERTIFY THAT THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ABOVE IS COMPLETE AND ACCURATE TO THE BEST OF

MY KNOWLEDGE. I UNDERSTAND THAT THE PROCESSING OF THIS SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION

PRECLUDES THE USE OF FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION.

Signature Date

Activity Title

I HEREBY DETERMINE THAT THE CIRCUMSTANCES OF THE CONTRACT ACTION DEEM ONLY ONE

SOURCE REASONABLY AVAILABLE IN ACCORDANCE WITH FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i).

Contracting Officer Signature Date

NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center, Norfolk Contracting

Department

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