72943852-02316-sole_source_signed_PCS_FISCPS4200-180_(2)_-_PCS_Shop_11_Maintenance_Contract_Redacted.pdf

JUSTIFICATION FOR SOLE SOURCE (SAP <$150k) Ref: FAR 13.106 and NAVSUP 4200.85D Chapter 5 Para. 2.b.(5)

The service or material listed on (Document number)___7294-3852_____ is sole source and competition must be restricted to one source, or to only one brand name for reasons indicated below. There are no substitutes available for this material.

Restricted to the following source or brand name. Provide original manufacturer's name.

(If a sole source manufacturer distributes via dealers, ALSO provide dealer information.)

Manufacturer: Profile Cutting Systems, Pty. Ltd.

Manufacturer POC & Phone Nr. John Buccella, Mfr. Address: 19 Foden Ave., Campbellfield, PO Box 121 Somerton Victoria 3062, Australia

Manufacturers Dealer/Rep: Profile Cutting Systems USA Inc. (POC: Brian Richards) Dealer/Rep Address/Phone Number: 211 N 5th St. Suite 100, Burlington, IA 52601, X Description of the item or service required, the estimated cost, and required delivery date.

Puget Sound Naval Shipyard needs the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) to provide preventative maintenance on Profile Cutting Systems, Plasma/Oxy-fuel cutting machine, Serial #: 100535 A/B located at PSNS Bldg. 460. Preventative maintenance cost and required delivery date of February 5, 2018.

X Specific characteristics of the material or service that limit the availability to a sole source or particular brand name (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.

Procuring from the original equipment manufacturer will eliminate any incompatibility issues. Utilizing Profile Cutting Systems for services ensures the work will be completed by factory authorized personnel who are knowledgeable with plasm and oxy-fuel cutting system and supplemental components.

X The requested material or service represents the minimum requirements of the government The Profile Cutting Systems machine supports plate cutting capabilities in Shop 11 to support the mission.

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

The parts for maintenance at specifically designed to work in conjunction with Shop 11’s Profile Cutting Systems machine and will ensure incompatibility issues are avoided.

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

Profile Cutting Systems is the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and/or distributor of the machine and proprietary data restraints may apply.

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

Machine parts must be direct replacements.

____Other information to support a sole-source buy:

Due to these components uniqueness, the maintenance is critical to the continued operation of Shop 11’s plasma and oxy-fuel cutting system. The maintenance should not be substituted as only the OEM can assure the form/fit/function is fully operational within the OEM specifications.

I CERTIFY THAT STATEMENTS CHECKED, AND INFORMATION PROVIDED ABOVE, ARE COMPLETE AND CORRECT TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE AND DO NOT CONTAIN CLASSIFIED INFORMATION. I UNDERSTAND THAT THE PROCESSING OF THIS SOLE-SOURCE JUSTIFICATION PRECLUDES THE USE OF FULL AND OPEN

COMPETITION.

Signature _ Activity Shop 11 _________

Title ____________________ Date 12/0 /2017_________________________

Contracting Officer Signature________________________________ Date__________________ FISCPS 4200/180 (Rev. 10/1/10)