JUSTIFICATION FOR SOLE SOURCE REDACTED.pdf

JUSTIFICATION FOR SOLE SOURCE (SAP <$150k)

Ref: FAR 13.106 and NAVSUP 4200.85D Chapter 5 Para. 2.b.(5)

The service or material listed on (Document number) 5178-6390 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: NELSON STUD WELDING Manufacturer POC & Phone Nr: 1-800-426-5667 Mfr. Address 1157 Pagni Drive Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 Manufacturers Dealer/Rep HANLON STUD WELDING Dealer/Rep Address/Phone Number 1-800-426-5667 ADDRESS SAME AS ABOVE

X Description of the item or service required, the estimated cost, and required delivery date. These are attachments that go with the Nelson N800I stud machines that we already carry. The ones we have now are getting old and worn down. These will be replacements.

X 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.

This is an approved piece of equipment. We have bought these in the past. It appears vendors are becoming harder to find. After extensive research this seems to be one of the vendor/distributors.

X_The requested material or service represents the minimum requirements of the government

CHECK & FILL IN ALL APPLICABLE BLANKS BELOW

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

we already have this exact same make and model. We are just replenishing what we have and preparing for the wear and tear of the current stock

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

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

Other information to support a sole-source buy:

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 PSNS AND IMF

Title_S/51 planner Date

Contracting Officer Signature Date

FISCPS 4200/180 (Rev. 10/1/10)

7/17/25