Sole Source Justification_Redacted.pdf
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This document is a Sole Source Justification for a contract to procure metal slat wall shelving systems (System 90) from Metal Dynamics, Ltd. for use on Navy ships.
The key details are:
- Metal Dynamics, Ltd. is the approved sole source supplier for this shipboard shelving system based on compatibility and interoperability requirements with existing installed systems. Their proprietary design and manufacturing expertise are required to meet the specified physical, functional, and environmental requirements for Navy ships.
- The Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) intends to award a sole source, firm-fixed price contract to Metal Dynamics, Ltd. for this requirement. Any potential challenges to the sole source determination must be submitted in writing to the contracting officer.
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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:
The Metal Dynamics, Ltd., shelving is installed on board the majority of ships in the Fleet. Maintaining conformity and using the same make/model fixtures for Stores allows a greater flexibility and interchangeability between ships, and increase availability of procuring matching replacement parts. Some specifics of the design are proprietary, and are interoperable with various other store visual merchandising products.
Metal Dynamics is the authorized NAVSEA source for shipboard shelving on fleet ships.The Metal Dynamics, Ltd. Metal slat wall shelving system (System 90) conforms to all salient physical, functional, and all other shipboard characteristics, which are specified in the General Specifications for Ships of the US Navy, section 654. Metal Dynamics, Ltd. is the approved supplier/sole source vendor of Ship's Store furnishings by NSWCCD, Code 9783 and in accordance with Habitability Procurement Message 031615Z MAR 20.
Metal Dynamics, Ltd. has proven itself to be a superior design and manufacturing source, and its products are entirely suitable for the rigorous shipboard environment. The company's vast experience with Ships' Stores means that use of any other source has a high probability for delays and unexpected growth work.
Source Selection Information – See FAR 2.101 and 3.104
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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.
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).
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