JUSTIFICATION_FOR_SOLE_SOURCE_REDACTION.pdf

JUSTIFICATION FOR SOLE SOURCE

(Simplified Acquisitions less Than $250K)

The USS MONTPELIER (SSN 765) NO. 1 and NO. 2 SHIP SERVICE MOTOR GENERATOR (SSMG) refurbishment is sole source and competition is precluded for reasons indicated below.

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

Manufacturer: Northrup Grumman Manufacturer POC & Phone Nr: Max Schultz 401-491-9550 Mfr. Address: 401 E. Hendy Ave., M/S 33-3, Sunnyvale, CA 94088-3499

Manufacturers Dealer/Rep: Amee Bay, LLC 915 Commerce Circle, Hanahan, SC 29410

Dealer/Rep address/Phone Number: Scott Flowers 843-725-6815

Description of the item or service required, the estimated cost, and required delivery date: Refurbish the #1 and #2 SSMG estimated cost $206,941.00. The Period of Performance is 09/03/19-10/29/19.

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. The USS MONTPELIER (SSN 765) requires the #1 and #2 SSMGs be refurbished in order to meet ship operational requirements. The #1 and #2 SSMGs are not working properly because of continued deteriorating grounds, which could result in a safety issue to personnel and equipment.

Northrup Grumman is the manufacturer, but does not maintain SSMGs.

Their designated representative for maintenance and repair is Amee Bay. Amee Bay must accomplish by 10/29/19. It has been determined that Amee Bay is the only company that can complete these repairs.

The work is unique in that it requires special unique tools and skills. As the Original Equipment Manager (OEM) Representative, Amee Bay has the technical expertise to work on this particular equipment.

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. Describe the Equipment in place now and how the new item/service must coordinate, connect, or interface with the existing system.

The SSMG is a vital system on the submarine and Amee Bay is the only Company with the correct tools and knowledge to refurbish it.

_X_ A patent, copyright or proprietary data limits competition. The proprietary data is Northrup Grumman as the Original Equipment Manager (OEM) Northrup Grumman has the technical expertise to work on this particular equipment.

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

_X_ Other information to support a sole-source buy:

As the Original Equipment Manager (OEM) Representative, Amee Bay has the technical expertise to work on this particular equipment.

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.

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