08429-10788-11480_Sole_Source_Justification_KO_Sign_07312019_Redacted.pdf

13 October 2017 (Rev 1)

OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION JUSTIFICATION FOR SIMPLIFIED

ACQUISITION PROCEDURES (SAP)(UNDER $150K)

PMD ID Number:

Department:

Type of Justification:

Company Name/Brand Name:

Company Address (if sole source):

Company POC and Phone Number (if sole source):

Description of Product, Supplies or Services required to meet the Agencies needs:

Target Covers are a ceramic disc specifically designed for the . They are used for

77292 Installation. This material is used on board all

This includes ships and is used to conduct array angle measurements during Combat Systems

Alignment. The measurements affect the detect-control-engage capability of the ship and without these target covers cannot be measured. Moreover, this affects deployed and non-deployed ships. The fleet could require a measurement at any time. These target covers can be damaged and require a replacement on a deployed ship. If the measurement cannot be accomplished because target covers are not available, it poses risk to the ship through potential delays in the detect-to-engage sequences (ordnance on target). An alternative measurement technique does not exist.

This material is also used on arrays on facilities . The above impact holds true for these facilities as well.

Statutory Authority Permitting Other than Full and Open Competition: FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)

FY19-08429/FY19-10788/FY19-11480

A Dept.

Sole Source

CERADYNE, Inc.

3169 Red Hill Ave.

Costa Mesa, CA. 92626

Identification of the Justification Rationale: The material or service must be compatible in all aspects (form, fit, and function) with existing systems presently installed.

A patent, copyright, proprietary data, or licensing agreement limits competition.

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

Urgency (rare)

Identification of the Justification Rationale Explained:

**If using form, fit, and function, describe the current equipment and how the new item/service must coordinate or interface.

**If using patent, copyright, proprietary data, describe the proprietary data.

**If using direct replacement, describe this below.

**If using urgency, describe when you became aware of the requirement and the impact of not having this complete by this time frame.

The specific material used to produce this product, 3M Silicon Nitride 147-31N, was developed by 3M Company.

Ceradyne is a part of 3M Company. The material is proprietary to 3M Company. Ceradyne does not use distributors and all sales are placed directly with them.

Target Covers are made specifically to mount on the Array and has specific mounting size and locations.

All arrays are designed to the same dimensions and have specific dimensions designed in the arrays that perfectly hold this ceramic target cover. This includes the configuration of ships, ships and ships, shore facilities and Ashore facilities operated by the

Form, fit and function includes rigid control and Configuration management of this target cover. This includes technical documentation already developed that specifically identify this target cover as a requirement. That includes maintenance documentation (repair documentation), documentation, and documentation used to measure the arrays. Configuration management must be maintained. Ceradyne is the OEM to the proprietary item and is the owner of design and drawing set (proprietary drawings for fabrication and proprietary materials composition).

Specific Characteristics of the Item or Service Required that Limit the Availability to a Sole Source or

Brand Name:

**This is the most important section. Explain in detail why this company or brand are the only ones that can meet the requirement.

Market Research Conducted:

Market Research for Pricing: None.

Previous purchase of laser targets. Price has not increased substantially. This is not an off the shelf item, it requires special tooling, special material and special engineering. It is made of special composite/silicone/ceramic.

There is no other manufacturer of this item.

Previous history includes Purchase Orders N63394-18-P-0111, N63394-18-P-0052, N63394-17-P-0111, and N63394-17-P-0019 from the last two years.

Ceradyne is the design agent and sole producer and distributor of this product. Ceradyne has been fabricating this particular ceramic alloy target cover since approximately 2008 for the Navy and customers and ships. The Government requires this particular target cover in order to maintain configuration management and control consistency with all ships, all ships, all Ashore facilities and all shore facilities (test and training sites). The only manufacturer of this target cover is

Ceradyne, which uses proprietary materials which have been found to be acceptable to the USN and governments. The Government specifically requires the target covers designed and produced by Ceradyne in order to meet its technical requirements and thereby ensure readiness of fleet facilities.

Statement of Actions, if any to Remove Barriers to Competition in the Future:

Any Other Facts Supporting Justification:

Technical Requirement Certification:

I certify that the facts and representations under my cognizance, which are included in this justification and which form a basis for this justification, are complete and accurate.

Signature Print Name, Title and Code Phone No. Date

Technical/Requirements Cognizance Signature:

There are no plans to search for additional sources in the future. This is not an off the shelf item and requires a manufacturer to have special composites and materials, special tooling for fabrication, and significant research in environmental aspects to ensure the target covers will not degrade over time in a sea environment. That means significant non-recurring engineering that the government pays for. In addition, non-recurring engineering would include environmental testing and first article testing, additional costs to the government. And that testing cannot predict performance over time. These targets will be installed in a ship for over 40 years. Ceradyne is a proven manufacturer with over a decade of experience in producing these target covers for the USN, countries.

Contracting Officer:

I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Signature Print Name, Title and Code Phone No. Date

Contracting Officer Signature:

ANDERSON.CHRISTINE.

G.1021435798

Digitally signed by

ANDERSON.CHRISTINE.G.1021435798

Date: 2019.07.31 09:16:25 -04'00'