Tab 6- Single Source Justification for Karon Liner_Redacted.pdf

Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition)

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Section A: General Contract Information

Contracting Activity: OL:H/PZIMB

Project/Program Name: B1 & B2 Karon Liners

Purchase Request/Identification Number:

Estimated Contract Cost (including Options):

Section B: Description of the Supplies/Services Required

A coating known as a "Karon Liner" will be applied to the B1B M Side Brace Upper End Pin (part # 1881A140) and the B2M Tow Fitting (part # DAA3222A152-003) in locations as defined by the part drawings. If the Karon Liners are not repaired, all damaged parts will have to be condemned and it would ground aircraft within six months.

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

The part drawings require a Karon Liner. The Karon Liner is a proprietary coating only provided by the Kamatics Corporation. The work instructions contain drawings that state that the B1B M Side Brace Upper End Pin be installed by Kamatics Corp and qualified per MIL- B-81820. The work instructions contain drawings for the B2M Tow fitting as well that state "Karon Liner qualified to MIL-B-81934. Liner to be applied by Kamatics Corp. Bloomfield Conn."

Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition

Although alternate sources are not allowed by the technical data, Internet search were conducted including GSA and they provided no additional sources. Therefore, based on the technical data and Internet searches, Kamatics is the only vendor authorized to provide the Karon Liner.

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

At this time, Kamatics Corporation is the only source authorized distributor and installer to provide the Karon Liner until the Work Instructions are changed to allow for others contractors to perform the same work/functions.

Section F: Contracting Officer's Determination

I have determined, in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), that the circumstances of this contract action deem only a single source is reasonably available.

Date

31-Oct-2019

Typed Name and Rank/Grade of Contracting Officer

Hideo Mera/ GS-12

Signature of Contracting Officer

MERA.HIDEO.NMN.118763259

Digitally signed by

MERA.HIDEO.NMN.1187632591

Date: 2019.10.31 09:46:43 -06'00'