Foster Adaptor Redacted.pdf

This document is a Justification and Approval (J&A) for use of other than full and open competition for an acquisition under the simplified acquisition threshold. The procurement is for Infact Foster Adaptors, a critical component to support water supply capabilities at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNS) in Kittery, Maine. Specifically, the solicitation (N62470-25-R-0004) seeks to include a brand name Foster Adaptor in the MILCON P1080 Design-Bid-Build project for Power Reliability and Water Resiliency Upgrades.

The J&A justifies sole-source procurement based on the Foster Adaptor being the only product that meets the solicitation's requirements, particularly for connecting water pipe sections in areas with limited mechanical flange spacing. The adaptor provides mechanical restraint between pipe components while ensuring a leak-free connection. The use of Foster Adaptors is limited to specific areas of the P1080 project where typical mechanical flange joints are not feasible due to inadequate spacing. The document indicates that only one source is being considered, and the requirement is not expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.