B02 Sole Source Determination below SAT REDACTED.pdf

See FAR 2.01 and 3.104

Last Updated: Feb 2023

MEMORANDUM FOR THE RECORD (MFR)

(This is only applicable to acquisitions under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold ($250,000). Acquisition using FAR Subpart 13.5 shall follow the special documentation requirements at FAR 13.501.)

Subj: USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION FOR AN ACQUISITION UNDER

THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD

I. BACKGROUND:

1. FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) states for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold, Contracting Officers may solicit from one source if the Contracting Officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available (e.g., urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand-name or industrial mobilization).

2. As required by FAR 13.106-3(b)(3)(i), this memorandum explains the absence of competition for this acquisition, as only one source will be solicited for this requirement (or for a portion of the requirement) and the requirement is not expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

II. DESCRIPTION OF ITEM OR SERVICE:

Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Maintenance Facility (PSNS&IMF) in support of

A Seawolf Class submarine requires Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) to provide an operational assessment of High Pressure Air Compressor’s (HPAC) No. 1 and 2. RIX Industries is the OEM for this equipment

Period of Performance: 6/9/2025 to 7/7/2025

Expected Delivery Date: 7/7/2025

III. THE DETERMINATION FOR USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION IS BASED ON THE FOLLOWING (select all that apply):

A. _X_ ONLY ONE RESPONSIBLE SOURCE (select all that apply):

1. __ RESTRICTIVE RIGHTS. The source has established proprietary rights, limited rights in data, patent rights, copyrights or secret processes in the item or service required.

2. _X__ EXCLUSIVE LICENSING AGREEMENTS. The item or service is only available from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), or there is only one authorized distributor or technical representative for the OEM.

RIX Industries is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for the High Pressure Air Compressors (HPAC) and owners of the technical data and information that is proprietary information. RIX Industries, 4900 Industrial Way, Benicia, CA 94510 1006.

RIX Industries is the owner of the technical data and proprietary information. The OEM is the only outside activity that can perform repairs and troubleshooting that PSNS&IMF and are not capable of.

OR

See FAR 2.01 and 3.104

Last Updated: Feb 2023

B. ___ BRAND NAME. The item required must be a brand name product, or feature of a product, particular to one manufacturer.

IV. CERTIFICATIONS/APPROVALS:

A. Technical / Requirements Certification: I certify that the facts and representation under my cognizance which are included in this justification are complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Contracting Officer Certification: I certify that the facts and representation included in this justification are complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.