BNJ Hydro Block Solicit.pdf
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This document is a single source justification for the acquisition of Harken oceanographic cable blocks from Harken, Inc. on a sole source basis. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration requires two 500mm diameter blocks compatible with 0.322 inch diameter oceanographic cable for use on their Henry B. Bigelow research vessel. Market research found that Harken is the only manufacturer that provides blocks specifically designed for oceanographic research applications in the required large diameter. The specialized size and purpose of the blocks means that they would have to be custom-made if sourced from any other manufacturer. Improperly sized blocks could damage the cable and potentially cause costly instrument failures. As the solicitation is restricting competition to a brand-name product, the justification cites the technical requirements and lack of alternative sources that make sole sourcing from Harken necessary to meet the agency's needs.
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SINGLE SOURCE DETERMINATION USING
SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION PROCEDURES (SAP)
FOR AN ACTION NOT EXCEEDING THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD
(AUTHORITY: FAR 13.106-1(b)(1))
Henry B. Bigelow Hydrographic Winch Blocks
1. Agency and contracting activity. Department of Commerce, NOAA Office of Marine and Aviation Operations, Acquisition, Analysis, and Accountability Branch.
2. Description of supplies or services required to meet agency needs (including the estimated value).
(2) Harken 500mm Diameter 0.322 inch diameter wire compatible oceanic cable blocks (part number IN6989.322).
3. Identification of the single source or the brand name to be solicited.
Harken, Inc.
N15W24983 Bluemound Rd Pewaukee, WI 53072 262-691-3320 heather.robertson@harken.com
4. Supporting rationale. Only one source or brand name is reasonably available as detailed below:
Brand Name – This particular brand name is essential to the requirement and market research indicates similar products do not meet or cannot be modified to meet agency needs.
The side sample winch blocks in question are used for a very a very specific purpose: to allow for oceanographic sampling by providing a mechanism to guide conducting oceanographic cable over the side of the vessel to take water column measurements and control sampling equipment at depth. Given the specialized and uncommon nature of Henry Bigelow operations, Harken was the only manufacturer identified in market research that provides blocks specifically designed for oceanographic research. The large-diameter block that accommodates the 0.322 inch diameter wire is not a common off-the shelf item and would otherwise have to be custom made to properly accommodate Henry Bigelow’s wire. Improperly sized blocks have the potential to wear and damage the wire, leading to costly repairs at best and catastrophic instrument failure at worst.
These Parts are direct replacement for system in place which utilizes Harken blocks.This solicitation is restricting competition for a brand name product.
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