30605325 SOLE SOURCE_Redacted.pdf

JUSTIFICATION FOR SOLE SOURCE ($5k-$250k) Ref: FAR 13.106(b)

The service or material listed on (Document number)_3060-5325_____ is 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: _Curtiss Wright__________________________________________________ Manufacturer POC & Phone Nr.__Heather Lemieux____843-486-6171______________ Mfr. Address__ 585 Trade Center Parkway, Summerville, SC 29483 United States Manufacturers

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

1 ea piston for a main engine guard valve operating cylinder. P/N NM585 NIIN 01-467-5481 estimated cost: RDD: 3/15/23

__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.

Piston must meet characteristics in DWG NM585 (attached to JML). No substitute pistons will replicate the fit, form, or function of those obtained from the OEM or the OEM’s authorized representatives.

__x__The requested material or service represents the minimum requirements of the Government.

CHECK & FILL IN ALL APPLICABLE BLANKS BELOW

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

The required service replaces the existing damaged piston with a new piston that is within specification.

__x__A patent, copyright, or proprietary data limits competition. The proprietary data is:

__________DWG NM585 __________________________________

__x__These are “direct replacements” parts/components for existing brand name equipment.

___x_Other information to support a sole-source buy:

Additional Manufacture Dealers/Rep:

Argo will not support the project’s schedule, with a lead time of 1-1.5 years.

I CERTIFY THAT STATEMENTS CHECKED, AND INFORMATION PROVIDED ABOVE, ARE COMPLETE AND CORRECT TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE AND DO NOT CONTAIN CLASSIFIED INFORMATION. I UNDERSTAND THAT THE PROCESSING OF THIS SOLE-SOURCE JUSTIFICATION PRECLUDES THE USE OF FULL AND OPEN

COMPETITION.

Contracting Officer Signature Date _________________

DLA Maritime Puget Sound Justification for Sole Source 05/21/2018