KO-COR Signed MAPR617-524000050 SSJ-Sole Source Justification SAP.pdf

SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION FOR

ACQUISITIONS WITHIN THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD ($250K) UP TO

FAR 13.5 THRESHOLD ($7 MIL)

1. In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation 13.106-1(b)(1) – actions up to $250k or 13.501(a)

– actions up to $7 million, I hereby determine that the SBRF Duplex Grinder Basin Pump System Replacement FY24 listed on MAPR617-524000050 PR&C is available from only one source, and competition is precluded for the reasons indicated below. There are no substitutes available.

2. This acquisition is restricted to the following source:

American Industrial Pumps Inc.

ATTN: John Thyken 546 Bliss Ave Pittsburg, CA 94565 USA Phone: 925-754-5694/925-783-0967 Email: jthyken@aipumps.com Website: www.aipumps.com

The SBRF Duplex Grinder Basin Pump System Replacement FY24 is estimated to cost $30,905.92 and is required to be completed and delivered by 9/30/2024. Contractor/Vendor support is required for SBRF Duplex Grinder Basin Pump System Replacement FY24 as outlined within the SOW/Statement of Work is as follows: The intent of this specification is to remove old system, provide and install a new Complete Duplex Grinder Basin Package. Shall be an Engineered Pump System (EPS) containing pumps, basin, internal/external pipes, fabrication and control panel.

3. Because of the urgency of this requirement, only one source will be solicited. The SBRF Duplex Grinder Basin Pump System Replacement FY24 must be delivered by 9/30/2024. This office became aware of the requirement on 5/14/2024. If the required delivery date is not met, the following reasons are noted:

Luis A. Martinez Jr. (Deputy Fleet Superintendent/COR - MAR617.5 – DPO/SBRF) Sole Source Justification Statement for SBRF Duplex Grinder Basin Pump System Replacement FY24 dated 6/5/24: Request sole source approval for the Contractor (American Industrial Pumps Inc.) listed above for completing emergent replacement and installation of the Grinder Pump Project. This work is required to be completed due to an outdated sewer system that is leaking and requires this work to be completed ASAP. This contractor has previously worked on this system. This contractor’s historical knowledge of completing repairs on this system qualifies them for sole source. Additionally, the replacement is a requirement for SBRF Fleet and Marad to provide adequate Facilities for 42 persons. The emergent nature of this repair and working knowledge of this system requires this contractor. Requesting sole source approval for the contractor listed above.

4. Check and fill in all that are applicable:

The material or service must be compatible in all aspects (form, fit, and function) with existing systems presently installed. The current equipment is <insert description of current equipment>, and the new item/service must coordinate, connect, or interface with the existing system by <insert description of how the new item/service must coordinate or interface>.

mailto:jthyken@aipumps.com http://www.aipumps.com/

A patent, copyright, proprietary data, or licensing agreement limits competition. The proprietary data are described as follows:

<Insert description>

These are "direct replacement" parts/components for existing equipment.

Other information to support a sole-source buy:

SBRF Duplex Grinder Basin Pump System Replacement FY24 is pertinent to the agency maritime mission, due to the urgency, time frame in addition to the pump equipment being over 20 years old, outdated, and has leaking problems. This acquisition is vital to facility operations, in order to function efficiently, effectively and without problems. The vendor is the major institution within the United States and has familiarity with the requested unique services. To allow for continuity of services without any interruption that may seriously impact operations.

American Industrial Pumps Inc. is the original installer and the only vendor who can perform this service.

CERTIFICATION

I certify that statements checked and information provided above are complete and correct to the best of my knowledge. In accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1). The facts of this acquisition preclude the use of full and open competition.

Luis A. Martinez Jr. Date

COR

Healon Knight Date Contracting Officer