50713343UU SS_Redacted.pdf

JUSTIFICATION FOR SOLE SOURCE ($5k-$250k)

Ref: FAR 13.106(b)

The service or material listed on (Document number)__5071-3343_____________ 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: __ESAB WELDING AUTOMATION._______________________________

1-706-429-4979____________

Mfr. Address___ 2800 Airport Road Denton, TX 76207______________

Dealer/Rep Address/Phone Number___ 2800 Airport Road Denton, TX 76207,1-706-429-

4979____

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

Package must include the following items:

A6 MASTERTRAC SAW PEK

GMH JOINT TRACK SYSTEM W/REMOTE

SLIDE TRAVEL KIT 300MM A6S

LAF 1601 440/550V 3PH

CONTROL CABLE 35M PEK-LAF

N-7500i torch head-short

Gouging Bracket - Short

A6S Gouging Adapter - 260mm

ESTIMATED TOTAL COST: NEED DATE: AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.___________________

__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.

This suggested source is the only one that can provide a process controller that can monitor and adjust welding parameters while welding and is capable of storing over 255 different welding parameters. Along with setting and storing welding parameter limits to keep welding parameters within specified range for critical welds. It also has weld heads that come with quick connections (electrical & Mechanical) for efficient swapping of weld heads needed for quick and easy removal to move from one job to another. The gouging system also has a Remote Pendant that incorporates an emergency stop switch (E-Stop) when pressed in, will take precedence over any other “stop” signal and will drop out the engaged contactor in the power supply stopping the flow of current to the carbon electrode.

__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.

________This system is the exact same system Shop 26 is using currently on hand and must interface with current inventory of ESAB equipment for fit/form and function of said equipment.

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

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

____Other information to support a sole-source buy:

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