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NSWCCD SAP Non-Competitive Procurement Justification Memo Effective April 2025

MEMORANDUM FOR FILE

TO: Code 02 DATE: 12 November 2025 SUBJECT: Non-Competitive Procurement Justification Memo for Actions Under SAT

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.

2. FAR 8.405-6 allows for limiting sources for orders or BPAs under Federal Supply Schedules under certain circumstances or for items peculiar to one manufacturer

3. As required by FAR 13.106-3(b)(3)(i), FAR 8.405-6(a)(1), or FAR 8.405-6(b)(2), 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 (Include manufacture/sole source name and address.)

The procurement of Samson Ultra Blue-8 rope, Hawser Thimble (Newco Bronze Rope Thimble Stock No. BRT-72), and Crosby A342 master link, No. 3522218 and Crosby shackle, No. 1019613.

MANUFACTURER: Samson Rope Technologies, Inc.

ADDRESS: 2090 Thornton Street Ferndale, WA 98248

PHONE: 1.360.384.4669 | 1.800.227.7673 (ROPE)

Fax: 1.360.384.0572 | 1.800.299.9246 POC: Sales Support

MANUFACTURER: Newco Manufacturing Company ADDRESS: 5820 Susquehanna Trail, Turbotville, PA 17772

PHONE: (570) 649-5188

POC: Sales Support

MANUFACTURER: Kito Crosby ADDRESS: For questions on Crosby Connect: connect@kitocrosby.com PHONE: United States Customer Service: +1 800-772-1500, crosbycustomerservice@kitocrosby.com POC: https://connect.thecrosbygroup.com/13-5t-abt-shk1-3-8-maxtough-1019613.html https://www.thecrosbygroup.com/catalog/master-links/crosby-a-342-alloy-master-links/

NSWCCD SAP Non-Competitive Procurement Justification Memo Effective April 2025

III. BASIS FOR DETERMINATION FOR USE OF OTHER THAN FULL & OPEN COMPETITION

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

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. Exclusive Licensing Agreements. The item or service is only available from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM).

3. Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) IAW FAR 8.405-6(b).

4. Other Reasons.

Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock (NSWCCD) is responsible for trials.

The charge is suspended in the ocean from a 17,000-pound float towed by the vessel using a 2,500-foot length of high-strength rope.

The team has historically used 2,500 feet of Samson 2- -8 rope to tow the charge float and charge during the trial.

The Samson Brand Name is required due to the specific elongation and strength properties of the Samson Ultra Blue-8 line. This tow rope is a critical piece of materiel that is physically connected to multiple critical components

Elongation properties of synthetic tow rope are more complex gation specification depending on the

-8 tow rope has been proven to have satisfactory elongation and strength requirements for this exact application Using this braid of rope of known quality and proven track record is critical

B. SOLE 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. 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.