1.04a - Justification for Sole Source_Redacted.pdf

JUSTIFICATION FOR SOLE SOURCE (Simplified Acquisitions - MPT to .:;_$250K)

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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.

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D Service:

Contractor:

Contractor Address:

Contractor POC:

Phone#:

Email:

Cae:e Code/DUNS:

Iii Supply:

Restricted to the following source. If a sole source manufacturer disti·ibutes via dealers, ALSO provide dealer infonnation.)

Original Manufacturer Name: Schaerer USA

Manufacturer: Schaerer USA

Manufacturer POC: Thomas Woods

Manufacturer Phone #: 804-239-3208

Manufacturer Address: N/A

Dealer/Rep: Thomas Woods

Dealer/Rep Address Phone No. 804-239-3208

Email: thomas.woods@us.nestle.com

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

Product Code 90075697

ESP MCH Schaerer Coffee Art Plus Machine 220V, 30A, 3 EA, Unit Price

All Black in Color

Requested Delivery Date: November 15,2023 Delivery Address: USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78)

SUPPLY OFFICER

1968 MORRIS STREET

BLDG Y-109

NORFOLK VA 23511-3405

, Extended Price

In conclusion, the requested supplies or services represent the minimum requirements of the government.

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.2 .• unique

Source Selection Information – See FAR 2.101 and 3.104

☐ 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.

☐ A patent, copyright or proprietary data limits competition.

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

Other information to support a sole source action:

All Coffee Art Touch-It programming, recipes and marketing are proprietary to Starbucks. The Coffee Art Touch-It name is trademarked to Starbucks.

All brewing and espresso equipment is pre-programmed with proprietary core Starbucks recipes and/or calibration specs, which ensures Quality in the Cup for Starbucks branded beverages.

The Coffee Art Touch-It Expresso machine is manufactured by Schaerer USA solely for Starbucks Coffee Company. Nestle Company is the sole source supplier of Starbucks Coffee Food Service Products.

Ship's coffee operation is part of the Ships Store Operation onboard which is used to directly support the Ship's Crew. As an approved operator of a We Proudly Serve Program Starbucks Program, all operators agree to follow the Quality Assurance Standards for preparation of any beverage, which requires the use of Starbucks Products, Brewing and Espresso Equipment purchased from Nestle Coffee Partners.

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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.

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Signature Date

USS GERALD R. FORD (CVN-78) V23173 SALES OFFICER

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 )(I )(i).

Contracting Officer Signature Date

NA VSUP Fleet Logistics Center, Norfolk Contracting Department

Source Selection Information - See FAR 2.101 and 3 .104