Attachment 1 - Brand Name Solicitation Redacted_Signed.pdf

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Use of a Single Source Below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT)

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Section C: Rationale for Soliciting from a Single Source or Brand Name

Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition

Section E: Steps to Preclude Future Single Source or Brand Name Awards

SS-810-NFSET 316 Stainless Steel Nut and Ferrule Set (1 Nut/1 Front Ferrule/1 Back

Ferrule) for 1/2 in. Tube Fitting, 100 SS-810-SET 316 Stainless Steel Ferrule Set (1 Front Ferrule/1 Back Ferrule) for 1/2

in. Swagelok Tube Fitting, 100 SS-8F-K4-40 40 Micron Element Kit for 6F, 8F, 6TF and 8TF Series Particulate Filters 10 SS-BN4-K1 PCTFE Bellows/Stem/Stem Tip/Adapter Kit for Pneumatically Actuated BN4

Series Valve 60 SS-BN8-K1 PCTFE Bellows/Stem/Stem Tip/Adapter Kit for Pneumatically Actuated BN8

Series Valve 60

SS-2C2-1/3 1/3 PSIG CHECK VALVE WITH 1/8" MNPT FITTINGS 10

SS-4C-1/3 POPPET CHECK VALVE, 1/3 PSI 20

SS-4C-10 POPPET CHECK VALVE, 10 PSI 10

SS-4C-25 POPPET CHECK VALVE, 25 PSI 10

SS-6C-1 3/8 CHECK VALVE 54

SS-6C-1/3 3/8 CHECK VALVE 10

SS-QC4-B-4PM Sample, Quick Disconnect (Our Noun) 800

These items are critical components of the ; the loss of these items reduces or eliminates the capability of the equipment to perform its nationally tasked mission. The is a air sampler that supports the DoD and other agencies air sampling requirements worldwide. Incremental shipping is authorized/encouraged.

The has been base-lined and is under strict configuration control. The base-lined documentation (Technical drawings) call out Swagelok parts to be used within the . To alter the to operate with different hardware would require a huge investment of money and time. Time to test the new configuration, changing the system software to support the change in hardware, and firmware would take years; the cost would be remarkable.

Detailed justification - the uses pressurized gases to collect gases of interest. Because if its tiny physical size of noble gases, any tiny pin hole would provide the opportunity for gases to slowly escape the .

Swagelok uses a unique design with very tight fitting front and back ferrules which DO NOT allow any gas escape. Over the years equipment has had problems with the Air Force supply system issuing "suitable sub" parts for what they think are routine tube fittings. To avoid that problem, uses primarily Swagelok fitting.

Swagelok items are sold through distributors.

Swagelok specializes in precision pipe/tube fittings. The section utilizes these precisely machined components in the in support of our mission.

Mission Impact - The procurement of new items addressed in this purchase request are vital to the mission needs of the . These assets support the and its role in the nationally recognized mission. This high profile mission garners attention from national leadership. Without the assets to