FY22-29814_Redacted JA_04282022.pdf

Sole Source Justification under $250K

PMD Number: FY22-29814

Department: Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division (NSWC PHD)

Company Name/Brand: Taylor Devices Inc. CAGE 06742

Description of Product, Supplies or Services required to

Direct Action Shock Absorbers, PN: 2890691-2 (MFG 67SS-17784-01) are required support the

MK29 ESSM ORDALT MK57 NSSMS

Identification of Justification Rational:

The Material or service must be compatible will aspects (Form, Fit, and Function) with existing systems presently installed.

A patent, copyright, proprietary data, or licensing agreement limits competition.

Urgency.

Identification of the Justification Rationale Explained: **If using form, fit, and function, describe the current equipment and how the new item/service must coordinate or interface.

**If using patent, copyright, proprietary data, describe the proprietary data. **If using direct replacement, describe this below.

The require new Direct Action Shock Absorbers. These Shock Absorbers are specifically designed to meet drawing specifications to be compatible in all aspects (form, fit, function) with the existing systems presently installed since 2006. Installation of an un-qualified shock absorber would result in catastrophic failure as the exceeds its safety limits. Each has four shock absorbers that cushion the and prevent damages by absorbing kinetic energy during operations. During tests and live firing events, the is rotated based on the position of the target. Therefore, NSWC PHD is seeking to directly replace the Taylor Devices, Inc. Direct Action Shock Absorbers that are specification controlled on Naval Ordnance Systems Command (NAVORD) drawing No 2890691, specifically listed in the onboard Allowance Parts Lists Technical Data Package, and supported by Naval Education and Training curriculum. No other shock absorbers are listed on the Allowable Parts List for the Launcher.

Specific Characteristics of the Item or Service required that Limit the Availability to a Sole Source or Brand Name: **This is the most important section. Explain in detail why this company or brand are the only ones that can meet the requirement.

The Taylor Devices, Inc. Direct Action Shock Absorber has been in use and is the source of supply on NAVORD DWG No. 2890691 since 2006 for the MK57 NATO SEASPARROW and meets the form, fit, and function requirements.

These Shock Absorbers are proprietary to and specification controlled by Taylor Devices Inc.