12080155 sole source_Redacted.pdf

JUSTIFICATION FOR SOLE SOURCE (SAP <$250k) Ref: FAR 13.106 and NAVSUP 4200.85D Chapter 5 Para. 2.b.(5)

The service or material listed on (Document numbers 12080155, 12080156, 12080157) are sole source and competition must be restricted to one source, or to only one brand name for reasons indicated below. There are no substitutes available for this material.

Restricted to the following source or brand name. Provide original manufacturer's name.

(If a sole source manufacturer distributes via dealers, ALSO provide dealer information.)

Manufacturer: Straightpoint Manufacturer POC & Phone Nr: 44-23-9248-4491 Mfr. Address: 9, Dakota Business Park, 14 Downley Rd, Havant PO9 2NJ, United Kingdown Manufacturers Dealer/Rep: West Coast Wire Rope, Seattle, WA 98108 Mike Vaughn, 206-767-4144

__X__Description of the item or service required, the estimated cost, and required delivery date.

2 EA. WLS5.6TU Straightpoint-Crosby load cells, capacity: 14,300 lb. X 10 lb. increments p/n: PROJ1523;6.5TENS, 4 EA. SW-HHP Straightpoint wireless handheld plus read outs, p/n: 2789126NS, 4 EA. SU4045 Handheld Rubber covers for wireless handheld plus read outs, p/n: 2789232NS, $76.00/EA

_X___Specific characteristics of the material or service that limit the availability to a sole source or particular brand name (unique features, function of the item, etc.).

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

Straightpoint (brand) wireless load cells are calibrated tooling and have gone through the process with the Navy Metcal program through NAVSEA to be approved for use at PSNS. They have also been approved through the PSNS frequency coordinator due to their wireless capabilities. We already own and operate load cells and dynamometers of this brand on the GPS and SPS/RX rigging sides. This load cell was initially purchased by C/2370 during R & D to test the size and reliability of the load cell in a very specific critical lift performed during reactor servicing operations. It was approved through C/2370 and they had it approved by the NAVSEA Navy Metcal Program. This is considered an existing approved brand that the PSNS calibration lab is authorized and qualified to calibrate for use in the shipyard. No like brands can be substituted for the material being requested because this approval must be done prior to purchase.

If another load cell brand is awarded, it is possible it will not be approved by the NAVSEA Navy Metcal program, and we will not be able to use it at the shipyard.

If another load cell brand is purchased all employees using the equipment will have to undergo retraining on the use of the equipment in accordance with already existing equipment. IF the calibration lab is authorized to work and calibrate the load cells they will have to undergo retraining for the new brand. Task Group Instructions (TGI) will have to be rewritten by C/2370 engineering, and lift instructions/drawings will have to be reengineered. The man hours needed to accomplish this will impact reactor servicing timelines, an estimate of 1000 man hours.

____The requested material or service represents the minimum requirements of the