Sole_Source.pdf

PMT PID#: N00421-18-SIMACQ-4K0000T-2095

NAVSUPINST 4200.85D

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

The service or material listed on Procurement Request (PR) number is sole source and competition is precluded for reasons indicated below. There are no substitutes available for this service/material.

The following firms were contacted and have indicated that they cannot provide an item/service that will meet the needs of the Government.

Company Person Contacted Date of Call

Reason – Distributes Howell products but does not carry required part number.

Reason:

Reason:

Restricted to the following source. Provide original manufacturer’s name. (If a sole source information manufacturer distributes via dealers, ALSO provide dealer information.)

Manufacturer:

Manufacturer’s Address:

Manufacturer’s Dealer/Rep: Phone:

Description of the item: Air Control Panel, Model 4870 & Dehydrator, Model 6995 for AN/SPN-46(V)

Estimated cost: Required delivery date:

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. (Explain)

Howell’s Model 4870 Low-Pressure Air Control Panel is designed to control the pressure and to monitor the flow rate and moisture content of clean, dry compressed air to electronic equipment and components.

Howell’s Model 6995 Dehydrators provide a large cooling capacity required for operation of the new

AN/SPN-46(V)6 Automatic Carrier Landing System (ACLS) radar receiver. This receiver replaces the obsolete radar receiver on the AN/SPN-46(V)5 and is required for continued CVN aircraft landing operations.

Howell Laboratories is a small business and the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of Model 4870, part number 4870-G531 & Model 6995, part number 6995-G501. AeroBase Group and PartTarget

Aerobase 5/25/17

1300730524

Howell Laboratories, Inc.

P.O. Box 389, 188 Harrison Rd., Bridgton, ME 04009

Sales 207-647-3327 or

888-744-8359

7 January 2019 $162,200.00

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PMT PID#: N00421-18-SIMACQ-4K0000T-2095

supply Howell equipment; however, they do not carry both part numbers. Howell is the only source found to supply this particular Control Panel. A prior buy was awarded to Howell for Control Panels under N00421-17-P-0514 and for Dehydrators under N00421-17-P-0208.

No steps are being taken to foster competition at this time. Without the Air Control Panels, the SPN-46 would be unable to control and monitor the moisture content to electronic equipment and components.

Model 4870 is manufactured in accordance with Standard Drawing 803-1385925 Rev. C and required for compatibility with equipment already procured. Model 6995 is the industry standard in membrane air dehydration with air capacity to 20 scfm and -40° F dew point is recommended for shipboard electronics air. Model 6995 is also specifically identified in the AN/SPN-46 Dry Air Mod installation drawing provided by the NAVSEA design yard and required for continued compatibility. The estimated delivery date is 7 January 2019, which was determined by the 16-18 week lead time after receipt of order (ARO).

CHECK & FILL IN ALL APPLICABLE BLANKS BELOW

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

The material/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. (Explain)

Howell’s Model 4870 Control Panel is required for compatibility with Howell Dehydrators. They are also part of the approved AN/SPN-46 configuration.

A patent, copyright or proprietary data limits competition. The proprietary data is: (Explain)

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

Other information to support a sole-source buy: (Explain)

Howell Laboratories, Inc. is the OEM and the only source found to provide Model 4870 Control Panels.

A prior buy was awarded to Howell for Control Panels under N00421-17-P-0514 and for Dehydrators under N00421-17-P-0208.

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.

Signature: ________________________________ Activity:

Title: Date:

Contracting Officer’s Signature: ____________________________________

Date: _____________________

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