Sole Source Justification_Redacted.pdf

This is a Justification for Sole Source Procurement document for supplies to be awarded under simplified procedures to a single source vendor.

The procurement concerns composite skis designed for use with torpedo containers, constructed in accordance with Drawing numbers 8601641 Rev B and 8601642 Rev C. The sole source is Polymershapes LLC (CAGE: 7YJ65), located at 2115-A North Hamilton Street, Richmond, VA 23230, with point of contact Brian Hayes (804-353-0090). The required supplies consist of HDPE EA BK per part number 8601641B (quantity 400 each), HDPE EA BK per part number 8601640B (quantity 200 each), and freight (quantity 1 each). The required delivery date is 90 days after award. Pricing details are redacted in the document.

Competition is precluded because Polymershapes LLC owns the patent required for the material used in manufacturing these skis, and the specifications set forth in Drawings 8601641 Rev B and 8601642 Rev C are proprietary to Polymershapes. The document confirms that no other authorized distributors or resellers are permitted to provide these supplies. Market research by FLC Norfolk Purchasing Agent confirmed the item is unavailable through mandatory sources such as UNICOR or AbilityOne. Navy Munitions Command Atlantic (NMCLANT) requested the quote from Polymershapes. The contracting activity is NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center, Norfolk Contracting Department, and the certification is dated 15 May 2026.