JUSTIFICATION FOR SOLE SOURCE ($5k-$350k) Ref: FAR 13.106(b)

The service or material listed on (Document 61412005 is sole source and competition must be restricted to one source, or to only one brand name for reasons indicated below. There are no substitutes available for this material.

Restricted to the following source or brand name. Provide original manufacturer's name.

(If a sole source manufacturer distributes via dealers, ALSO provide dealer information.)

Manufacturer: DN Solutions Manufacturer POC & Phone Don Langley, 973-618-2500 Mfr. Address 360 E State Pkwy. Schaumburg, IL 60173 Manufacturers Dealer/Rep Ellison Technologies, Dealer/Rep Address/Phone Number 19625 62nd Avenue S Suite A110, Kent, WA

____Description of the item or service required, the estimated cost, and required delivery date.

1 each DN Solutions DNM 6700 vertical machining center with an estimated cost of and required delivery date of 31 March 2027.

____Specific characteristics of the material or service that limit the availability to a sole source or particular brand name (unique features, function of the item, etc.).

Describe in detail why only this suggested source can furnish the requirements to the exclusion of other sources.

In alignment with PMO 555’s directive for shipyard-wide OEM standardization, the Enterprise requires the DN Solutions be the standardized provider for horizontal turning and vertical spindle machines to maintain procurement continuity for OMN-funded minor property plant equipment. Standardizing on this platform ensures that rotating sailors and civilian personnel maintain immediate production throughput without the operational delays or mission degradation associated with recurring certification training. Furthermore, this approach. capitalizes on an extensive library of proprietary programs and technical data already validated across the fleet, eliminating the significant technical burden and resource-intensive requirements for reprogramming, testing, and fixture redevelopment. By standardizing equipment across all Naval Shipyards, the Enterprise achieves maximum operational readiness and substantial long-term cost avoidance through mission-critical interoperability. Ellison Technologies is the sole provider of DN Solution machines and parts. See Letter of Exclusivity provided with JML.

____The requested material or service represents the minimum requirements of the Government.

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____The material/service must be compatible in all aspects (form, fit and function) with existing systems presently installed. Justi Describe the equipment you have now and how the new item/service must coordinate, connect, or interface with the existing system.

____A patent, copyright, or proprietary data limits competition. The proprietary data is:

____These are “direct replacements” parts/components for existing brand name equipment.

X Other information to support a sole-source buy:

In alignment with PMO 555’s directive for shipyard-wide OEM standardization, the Enterprise requires the DN Solutions be the standardized provider for horizontal turning and vertical spindle machines to maintain procurement continuity for OMN-funded minor property plant equipment.

I CERTIFY THAT STATEMENTS CHECKED, AND INFORMATION PROVIDED ABOVE, ARE COMPLETE AND CORRECT TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE AND DO NOT CONTAIN CLASSIFIED INFORMATION. I UNDERSTAND THAT THE PROCESSING OF THIS SOLE-SOURCE JUSTIFICATION PRECLUDES THE USE OF FULL AND OPEN

COMPETITION.

Signature Activity/s/

Title_Project Manager Date_18 May 2026

Contracting Officer Signature Date_ _________________

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