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☒ BRAND NAME/SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION (FBO)≤ SAT

☐ LIMITED-SOURCES JUSTIFICATION (GSA)≤ SAT

☐ JUSTIFICATION FOR AN EXCEPTION TO FAIR OPPORTUNITY

(ID/IQ TAKS ORDER/DELIVERY ORDER)≤ SAT

1. Description of Supplies/Services.

Part # DESCRITION QTY

Thread Tech Thread Tech Software V2.24 – Single User License, 1 EA

The requested ☒ supplies ☐ services represent the minimum requirements of the government, which have been verified by the certifying technical and requirements personnel.

2. Regulatory Authority Permitting Other Than Full and Open Competition.

FBO

☐ FAR 13.106-1(b)(i) Soliciting from a single source

☒ FAR 13.106-1(b)(ii) Particular brand-name item

GSA

☐ FAR 8.405-6(a)(i)(1)(A) An urgent and compelling need exists

☐ FAR 8.405-6(a)(i)(1)(B) Only one source is capable of providing the supplies or services required at the level of quality required because the supplies or services are unique or highly specialized

☐ FAR 8.405-6(a)(i)(1)(C) In the interest of economy and efficiency, the new work is a logical follow-on to an original Federal Supply Schedule order provided that the original order was placed in accordance with the applicable Federal Supply Schedule ordering procedures (the original order or BPA must not have been previously issued under sole-source or limited-sources procedures).

☐ FAR 8.405-6 (b) Items peculiar to one manufacturer (brand-name item)

ID/IQ Task Order/Delivery Order (e.g. NASA SEWP or ARMY CHESS)

☐ FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(A) The agency need for the supplies or services is so urgent that providing a fair opportunity would result in unacceptable delays.

☐ FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(B) Only one awardee is capable of providing the supplies or services required at the level of quality required because the supplies or services ordered are unique or highly specialized

☐ FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(C) The order must be issued on a sole-source basis in the interest of economy and efficiency because it is a logical follow-on to an order already issued under the contract, provided that all awardees were given a fair opportunity to be considered for the

2 | 4 original order. [When utilizing this exception, the rationale shall describe why the relationship between the initial order and the follow-on is logical (e.g., in terms of scope, period of performance, or value).]

☐ FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(D) It is necessary to place an order to satisfy a minimum guarantee.

3. Rationale Justifying Use of Cited Regulatory Authority.

a.) ☐ The Items Described in Paragraph 1 Must Be Compatible In All Aspects

(Form, Fit And Function) With Existing Systems Presently Installed.

b.) ☐ A Patent, Copyright, or Proprietary Data Limits Competition.

c.) ☐ The Items Described in Paragraph 1 are “Direct Replacements”

Parts/Components for Existing Equipment.

d.) ☐ Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Supported By A Case Letter.

e.) ☐ Unusual and Compelling Urgency.

f.) ☒Other: If required, discuss any other rationale that supports the use of a brand name/sole source for this effort.

4. Implication of Procuring another Brand/Manufacturer.

a.) ☐ Unacceptable Delays in Fulfilling the Agency’s Requirements.

b.) ☐ Substantial Duplication Of Cost To The Government That Is Not Expected

To Be Recovered Through Competition.

The Thread Check Inc. is required for the heavy workload at NSWC Corona Navy

Lab for the support of calibration of Thread Gages currently owned by the

Government.

3 | 4 c.) ☒ Other: If required, discuss any other implication of procuring another brand/manufacturer.

5. Actions to Remove Barriers to Competition.

CERTIFICATION

I certify that the facts and representations under my cognizance, which are included in this justification and its supporting data/documentation, are complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.

CUSTOMER:

Daniel Martinez, Code MS35 951-393-5355 4/13/2023

Name, Title, Code Phone No. Date

Another Brand/Manufacturer software would not be compatible with the calibration of Thread Gages. This is specialized software.

This requirement is included in thirteen (13) ICPs. If any other model is procured, the delay of modifying ICPs would incur an estimated 1,560 additional hours (13

ICPs @ 120 hours each at $155.19 per hour), totaling $242,096.40 in additional estimated costs.

The real-time delay is estimated between 10-12 months to complete the ICP modifications at each step for the required research, reviews, and approvals throughout the technical, financial, and leadership chain.

Procurement of a model other than the one listed would impact the calibration of

Humidity Generators, Liquid Flow Calibrators, Electric Flowmeter Calibrating Stand and would further delay the readiness on ships and submarines, causing ships to remain docked at ports awaiting mission readiness status.

For the reasons set forth in section 3 and 4, the Corona Division has no plans at this time to compete future contracts for the type of supplies/services covered by this document. If another potential source emerges, the Corona Division will assess whether competition for future requirements is feasible.

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APPROVALS

I certify that the Customer representations above have been verified, and are complete and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that the processing of this brand name/sole-source justification precludes the use of full and open competition.

CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR/SPECIALIST:

I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief, and that completing this purchase as a brand name/sole source is in the best interest of the government.

CONTRACTING OFFICER: