KO Signed Copy of Sole Source for 5184-1261.pdf

This document is a Justification for Sole Source procurement for a critical component valued between $5,000 and $250,000. The procurement is for COLD PLATES with document reference 5184-1261, to be sourced exclusively from D6 INDUSTRIES, located at 601 So. Union St. in Lawrence, MA. The specific item is a COLD PLATES, FREQ 930-22468RD, with an urgent delivery requirement of "RDD IS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE".

The sole source justification emphasizes the critical nature of the component, noting that failure to receive the material will cause delay in returning this operational asset to the fleet. The vendor (D6 INDUSTRIES) is the only source able to fill the project timeline, with the procurement being processed through DLA Maritime Puget Sound. The document includes an exception for "BRAZING CUSTOMER SUPPLIED FITTINGS IN PLACE OF WELDING SPEC" and indicates that the vendor already has the necessary drawings for manufacturing. The Justification is dated 08/26/2025 and signed by the Contracted Officer.