Sole_Source_Justification_-_Redacted.pdf

v1.1 March 2019

SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION

HX-29 Compliant Tube Packs PRs 1300784272 & 1300784275

BACKGROUND:

The Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport (NUWCDIVNPT), has been tasked by the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) to provide HX-29 low frequency transducers

The HX-29 was originally manufactured by Honeywell Marine Systems in the 1960s

Honeywell dissolved their division that manufactured the HX-29 in the late 1980s and NUWCDIVNPT acquired the drawings and began to assemble the HX-29s by purchasing the required parts separately from Teknologic LLC. One of the required parts is the HX-29 Compliant Tubes, detailed in Drawing

no. 37264575.

NAVSEA has requested that NUWCDIVNPT procure ten (10) HX-29 Compliant Tube Packs

REQUIREMENT:

MFGR Part No Description/Title Qty TEK-11062 HX-29 Compliant Tube Pack (build of 10) 10

In accordance with original Honeywell Drawing 37264575 and test procedures.

SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION:

HX-29 Compliant Tubes are not a commercially available part and currently manufactured by Teknologics LLC. The ability to manufacture these items have been acquired by Teknologics through original equipment manufacturer engineers that joined Teknologics from Honeywell.

No other manufacturer has the expertise to make this part without investing significant non-recurring engineering costs. Certain aspects of the manufacturing process are proprietary to Teknologics. For example, manufacturing of the HX-29 Compliant Tubes involves a complex metal tube forming process to sustain pressure cycles to compress and expand. This allows the HX-29 to function properly. Additionally, Teknologics utilizes unique pressure test equipment, v1.1 March 2019

Quality Control measuring devices, and custom assembly jigs to guarantee that the original test requirements and specifications are met. Therefore, only Teknologics can make these unique items within government specifications.

No commercially-available, alternative products have been found that can replace the HX-29 Compliant Tubes.

RESELLERS:

No resellers exist, Teknologics sells directly to the Government.

REQUIRING DEPARTMENT:

Based on the above, I recommend this acquisition be conducted on a Sole Source basis. I certify the technical data which form the basis of this justification are complete and accurate.

APPROVAL:

Contracts Department:

Based on the above, I have determined that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available. I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.