Attachment III - Redacted Tent Purchase SSJ_.pdf

This is a Justification for Brand Name document (Document Number 1301318526) that supports a sole-source contract award to Rubb Inc. for the procurement of specialized storage tents.

The Naval Supply Systems Command Weapon Systems Support (NAVSUP WSS) activity at Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, California requires four 28-foot diameter dome shelter storage tents with installation services to protect and store large Navy assets for Fleet replacement needs. The required delivery date is September 30, 2026. The tents must be manufactured exclusively by Rubb Inc., based in Sanford, Maine, through their authorized reseller, Cocoon Inc. (located at 216 Lafayette Road, North Hampton, New Hampshire). The manufacturer point of contact is Sean Hickey at (207) 636-7171. The justification establishes that no substitutes are available and competition is precluded based on three primary factors: the tents must be compatible with existing Rubb Inc. 932S blend storage tents already installed at the facility; the proprietary fabric blend, manufacturing process, and steel frame specifications are unique to Rubb Inc.; and a patent, copyright, or proprietary data restriction limits competition. The document emphasizes that introducing a different manufacturer's product would require significant investment in retraining personnel, retooling material handling equipment, and reconfiguring asset storage arrays, creating unacceptable operational and financial risks. The justification certifies that the information provided is complete and accurate and that only one source is reasonably available in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i).