24-1410-0073_A26_Sole Source Justification.pdf

SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION

1. DESCRIPTION OF REQUIRED SUPPLIES/SERVICES, ESTIMATED

VALUE, AND DELIVERY REQUIREMENTS

NFPC utilizes thermoelectric temperature measuring units to measure in process molten Metal temperatures before the heat or melt is tapped or cast. Accurate temperature reading is a priority and must be maintained within strict limits as required by the Government’s metallurgical and quality assurance department. All calibrations must be documented and the certificate of calibration must list “as found/as left” values with a +/- 5 Degree Accuracy and a 4.12:1 Test Uncertainty Ratio to meet the requirements of the Navy’s METCAL program. This is for a performance of one (1) year.

This scope of work comprises of cleaning, calibration, certification, and any necessary battery replacement to thirty nine (39) Heraeus DTE4 & QUBE Wireless Temperature Measuring Systems totaling seventy-eight (78) pieces owned by NFPC.

This is a sole source requirement to Lancaster Foundry Supply Company Inc.

Total estimated amount is $110,805.51

2. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION FOR SOLE SOURCE/BRAND NAME

BASED ON CONTRACTOR’S UNIQUE QUALIFICATIONS OR NATURE OF

THE ACQUISITION

IAW FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) For purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold. (i) Contracting officers may solicit from one source if the contracting officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available(e.g., urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand-name or industrial mobilization).

Heraeus is the sole manufacturer of the Heraeus DTE4 & QUBE Wireless Temperature Measuring Systems units. Heraeus has not shown any interest in registering in SAM for contracts due to prior payment issues. Lancaster Foundry is the sole contracted representative of Heraeus. As the sole contracted representative who is certified to handle the units which are destined for calibration on a rotational basis. Lancaster Foundry Supply Company Inc. is the only vender that can fulfill NFPC’s metrological requirement. No other 3rd party vendor is certified to provide these services. Failure to procure these services through Lancaster Foundry shall make these units inoperable and will delay and possibly halt any future casting production.

3. MARKET SURVEY

NFPC contacted Heraeus for additional sources of re-calibration.

Lancaster Foundry was the only certified source provided that could handle their units. If another certified source becomes available, the Government will consider them for future acquisitions.

4. ADDITIONAL FACTS

Not Applicable.

5. APPROVALS:

I certify that the statements and information provided above, are complete and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that the processing of this justification precludes the use of full and open competition.

Signature of Cognizant Requisition Originator Date

Signature of 1st Level Supervisor Date

Signature of Contracting Officer Date