A27 SSJ Hyd Inter Redacted.doc

19 September 2022

MEMORANDUM

Subj: SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION TO AQUIRE BOOSTER PUMP REPAIR PARTS FROM HYDRAULICS INTERNATIONAL (ERP Requisition 1301036668)

Identification of the agency and the contracting activity, and specific identification of the document as a "Limited Source Justification."

This is a sole source justification. Contracting activity is the Naval Sea Systems Command, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Panama City Division (NSWC PCD), 110 Vernon Avenue, Panama City, FL 32407-7001 (Contracts Department Code 02).

Description of the Action Being Approved:

This action will award a Purchase Order, on a sole source basis, to acquire booster pump repair parts from Hydraulics International Incorporated, 9201 Independence Avenue, Chatsworth, CA, 91311.

A description of the supplies or services required to meet the agency's needs (including the estimated value).

This procurement is for the following:

ITEM

PIN

QTY

Unit Price Total Price Gas Booster, 5G-DS-30 80274-100

Kit, Spool & Sleeve Assembly, Boosters 80839-100

Kit, Seal, SK10002 81003-100

The estimated value of this procurement is $106,618.36. The Government's minimum needs have been verified by the certifying technical and requirements personnel. The contract action will be funded with non-expiring Navy Working Capital Funds (NWCF).

Identification of the justification rationale and, if applicable, a demonstration of the proposed contractor’s unique qualifications to provide the required supply or service. 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), 10 U.S.C. 2304(d)(1)(B). Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(iii)(B).

These repair parts can only be acquired from Hydraulics International for the following reasons. The Air Booster Pump Assembly (ABPA) is used for Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) charging of cylinders with Grade D air. The booster pump used in this system is manufactured by Hydraulics International. Because the critical nature of this system, when replacing these pumps, only original equipment manufacturer (OEM) parts can be used. Use of alternate equipment may introduce new or changing existing parameters that may be harmful to the proper operation of the equipment. Therefore, Hydraulics International is the only source that will meet the requirements for this effort. Hydraulics International is the OEM and is the only authorized pump that can be used in the ABPA.

A determination by the ordering activity contracting officer that the order represents the best value consistent with FAR 13.106-1(b).

The Contracting Officer has determined that the order represents the best value and results in the lowest overall cost alternative (considering price, special features, administrative costs, etc.) to meet the Government's needs.

A description of the market research conducted among schedule holders and the results or a statement of the reason market research was not conducted.

As stated in paragraph 4 above, Hydraulics International is the only source that can meet the Government's requirements. This procurement action will be synopsized in the Government point entry site SAM.gov, in accordance FAR Note 5.2

Any other facts supporting the justification.

None

A statement of the actions, if any, the agency may take to remove or overcome any barriers that led to the restricted consideration before any subsequent acquisition for the supplies or services is made.

As stated in paragraph 4 above, Hydraulics International is the only source that can meet the Government's requirements.

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