HYGROMETERS_Justification_for_Sole_Source__Redacted.pdf

JUSTIFICATION FOR SOLE SOURCE (Simplified Acquisitions <$I SOK)

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

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

Manufacturer: Stephen's Analytical, Inc.

Manufacturer POC & phone nr:

Mfr. Address: 4675 West Chester Pike STE BB, Newton Square PA 19073

Dealer I Rep:

Dealer I Rep address I phone nr:

_X~_ Description of the item or service required, the estimated cost, and required delivery date.

Manufacturer calibration/repairs needed on MVP ~rs. Estimated Cost is as follows: Test and evaluation is per unit and certification is--- Repair costs, ifnece~ on the repairs required. Total estimated cost for a simple evaluation and certification is ----

_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.

This evaluation, calibration and repair of the Stephens Analytical, INC. MVP 1000 Hygrometers are proprietary; therefore, when a unit needs repairs, the unit must be sent to the manufacturer.

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

CHECK & FILL IN ALL APPLICABLE BLANKS BELOW

_x_ 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.

This item is currently being utilized on the shipyard and will meet required specs.

_lL_ A patent, copyright or proprietary data limits competition. The proprietary data is

This evaluation, calibration and repair of the Stephens Analytical, INC. MVP 1000 Hygrometers are proprietary;

therefore, when a unit needs repairs, the unit must be sent to the manufacturer.

_x_ These are "direct replacements" parts/components for existing equipment.

__ Other information to support a sole source buy :

I CERTfFY 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: Eric Moulton /SI Title: Planner

Activity: PNSY Date: 8/12/ 16

Contracting Officer Signature tf,~ ~ Date 1) z.5 / {C2 SAP Sole Source