Sole_Source.pdf

PMT PID #: N00421-18-SIMACQ-4K0000T-2293

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 – No other known sources.

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: AZ and EL Radome Door Spare Hardware for AN/SPN-41B.

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)

The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) 4.11.7, has been tasked with procuring Radome Door Spare Hardware for the AN/SPN-41B Azimuth (AZ) and AN/SPN-41B

Elevation (EL) Radome currently in use to provide protection for the AN/SPN-41B Transmitting

Set, Aircraft Approach Control from environmental conditions existing on Aircraft Carrier (CVN) and Amphibious Assault (LHA/LHD) Class Ships of the U.S. Navy procured under D68335-14-

D-0010.

The Glidepath Radomes possess a radar absorbing ability with a shield performance of 15dB or greater from 2-15 GHz and they have an exclusive design and fabrication to ensure they do not

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Kerry Hitt / kerry.hitt@acproducts.us 717-232-7627

1300735593

Glidepath Technologies, Inc.

1740 Mulberry St., Harrisburg, PA 17104

28 December 2018 $ 16,876.00

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PMT PID #: N00421-18-SIMACQ-4K0000T-2293

exceed critical loads and fail. The Glidepath Radomes have been through the mandatory shock tests in accordance with the MIL-S-901D Requirements for Environmental Shock Tests, High

Impact, Shipboard Machinery, Equipment, and System.

Glidepath Technologies, Inc. is a small business and the Original Equipment Manufacturer

(OEM) of the current Radomes. Glidepath door spare parts are built to Glidepath drawings, which the Government does not possess. Glidepath was approached about selling the data rights for the Radomes but have declined.

Steps are being taken to foster competition for other AN/SPN-41 Radome equipment; however, no steps are being taken for this procurement due to the equipment being part of the original design configuration, which Glidepath owns, limiting competition.

The estimated delivery date is 28 December 2018, which was determined by the 90-day lead time after receipt or 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)

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

This equipment is required for Radomes which were already purchased by the Government under

D68335-14-D-0010. Glidepath maintain the drawings, limiting competition for this buy.

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

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

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: _____________________

SAP SOLE SOURCE

Program Analyst 6 August 2018

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