N0018918QG055_SoleSourceReq_N6831618RC019GR_Redacted.docx

JUSTIFICATION FOR SOLE SOURCE (Simplified Acquisitions <$150K)

The service or material listed on N6831618RC019GR is sole source and competition is precluded for reasons indicated below. There are no substitutes available for this material or service.

Restricted to the following source:

Manufacturer: Crossfield Products Corporation dba Dex-0-Division

Manufacturer POC & Phone Nr: Corey Roadcap (757) 303-3368

Mfr. Address: 3000 E. Harcourt St., Rancho Dominguez, CA 90221

Dealer / Rep: Same As Above

Dealer / Rep Address / Phone Nr: Same As Above

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

Naval Submarine Support Facility (NSSF) located aboard Subase New London, Groton, CT requires the procurement of the following materials:

Total

$77,792.00

Total Estimated Cost: $77, 792.00

Required Delivery: 4 Weeks ARO

The requested material is used for deck replacement onboard Virginia Class Submarines in areas normally subjected to water, e.g. showers, bathrooms, TDU space, galley, etc.

X Specific characteristics of the material or service that limit the availability to a sole source (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 accordance with Liaison Action Record (LAR) NSSFNL-0015-16 and Engineering Report ERMAT-A9020B, Dex-0-Tex Terrazzo M is, to date, the only certified Grade B underlayment material that fits the performance specifications set forth in MIL-PRF-3135H. Market research indicated that there are no other known products in the market today that is Navy certified for use aboard Virginia Class Submarines. Based on the market research completed, Dex-0-Tex has no retailers or strategic partners that can provide the requested products. No other known company to date can satisfy this government need.

X The requested material or service represents the minimum requirements of the government.

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

X A patent, copyright or proprietary data limits competition.

The proprietary data is owned and maintained by Crossfield Products Corporation dba Dex-0-Tex Division.

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

N/A Other information to support a brand name buy:

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 BRAND NAME JUSTIFICATION PRECLUDES THE USE OF FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION.

Signature: _____________________________ Title: ________________________

Activity: ______________________________ Date: ________________________

Contracting Officer Signature: _________________________________________

Date: ________________________________ SAP Sole Source NAVSUPINNST 4200.850, Encl ( I )