Redacted JA Approved.pdf

SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION FOR SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITIONS

1. The material listed on PID No. M67854-20-SIMACQ-PMM-152-0090 is available from only one source and competition is precluded for reasons indicated below. There are no substitutes available.

2. This acquisition is restricted to the following source:

Manufacturer/Service Provider: NAMMO Sweden AB Manufacturer/Service Provider POC and Phone Number: Bruce Webb M+1 571-641-9874 Manufacturer/Service Provider Address: Fabriksvagen 12, Karlsborg, Vastra Gotaland, 546 30, Sweden

3. Description of the item required, the estimated cost, and required delivery date.

The proposed contract action is to procure 100,000 rounds of 9mm Ball Non-Toxic 7 HP ammunition, 110 grain, Full-Metal jacket (lead free), with a Muzzle Velocity of 1325-1350 fps, a Dispersion @ 50 yards to be no greater than 2.5” average, and pressure not to exceed 35,001 PSI, and a Lead-Free Primer. The items are to be delivered within 60 days of the one-time delivery order placed. The total estimated dollar value for the proposed contract action is approximately $55,000.

4. Specific characteristics of the item that limit the availability to a sole source e.g., 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.

Norway has restricted the use of lead-based ammunition. The restriction impedes Marine Corps live-fire training with the M9 service weapon. Nammo Sweden AM (Nammo) produces the only 9mm lead-free ammunition currently approved for NATO use. NATO approval of any other 9mm lead-free ammunition could not be completed in time to support Spring 2020 training exercises in Norway.

5. 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. 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 are described as follows:

PELLERZI.GARRETT.OLE

(Signature) N.1242397394

Digitally signed by

PELLERZI.GARRETT.OLEN.1242397394

Date: 2020.03.26 13:55:26 -04'00' Date

(Signature)

SANDERSON.MAR

K.R.1141370690

Digitally signed by SANDERSON.MARK.R.1141370690 Date: 2020.03.26 14:19:49 -04'00'

Date

These are “direct replacement” parts/components for existing equipment.

Other information to support a sole-source buy:

In order to comply with Norwegian law, ammunition for use in indoor ranges must be 100% lead free and must be NATO qualified. Marines need to train with their M9 service weapon while in Norway, therefore, this purchase is essential.

On 24 FEB 2020, via the beta.sam website, PM Ammunition posted a notice of intent to procure the 9mm lead-free cartridges on a sole source basis from Nammo. No responses were received.

CERTIFICATION

I certify that statements checked and information provided above are complete and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that the processing of this Sole-Source Justification precludes the use of full and open competition.

CWO2 Garrett Pellerzi [PM AMMO]

Mark R. Sanderson [Contracting Officer]