62100050 SOLE SOURCE.docx

JUSTIFICATION FOR SOLE SOURCE ($15K-$350K)

Ref: FAR 13.106-l(b)

The service or material listed on (Document number) 6210-0050 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 TELEDYNE/D.G. OBRIEN (CAGE 17476) Manufacturer POC & Phone Number TARA REISCHL (603)760-5611

Mfr. Address 1600 Corporate Drive Suite 100, Portsmouth, NH 03801 Manufacturers Dealer/Rep N/A Dealer/Rep Address/Phone Number N/A

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

Procurement of Nine (9) each Wet Side Fiber Optic Cable Assemblies P/N 1535015-172. Estimated cost per Cable Assy is $8276.00 each for an estimated total of $74484.00. The required delivery date is estimated 40 weeks after contract award, delivery no later than 29th March 2027.

...!..._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.

Use of other Fiber Optic Cable Assemblies that do not match existing form, fit and function could result in a redesign of an already approved and configured design system. This vendor is the only manufacturer that produces this fiber optic cable assembly that meets the performance specifications and qualifications required. No other known fiber optic cables exist that provide capability, compatibility and footprint (size and shape dimensionally) to ensure form, fit and function with the current system installed per NAVSEA Drawing 302-75911138. These Cables must interface with other components required for system functionality. Any change in form, fit or function will result in the system failing to operate and/or interface with the existing associated equipment correctly .

...!._The requested material or service represents the minimum requirements of the Government.

Nine (9) each Wet Side Fiber Optic Cable Assemblies P/N 1535015-172 is the minimum required.

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...!._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 Components are direct replacements for existing fiber optic assemblies presently in use.

...!._A patent, copyright, or proprietary data limits competition. The proprietary data is: Hardware components, Design and Intellectual Property Copy Rights X These are "direct replacements" parts/components for existing brand name equipment.

X Other information to support a sole-source buy:

Wet Side Fiber Optic Cable Assemblies P/N 1535015-172 are listed Non-Deviation per Navsea Drawing 302-7591113B.

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.MCCREADY.JAMES.

Signature: James B McCready258026663 Activity: PSNS&IMF OCEAN ENGINEERING C/127.2

Title_ Engineering Technician

Date:-----29JUL2026-----------

Contracting Officer Signature Date

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