Sole_Source_Justification_Redacted.pdf

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SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION

Shipping Container for SubHDR Mast

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BACKGROUND:

NAVWAR, PEO C4I PMW 770, designates of the Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) as the Technical Direction Agent (TDA) for the Submarine High Data Rate (SubHDR) System as well as the functioning National Maintenance Center (NMC) for the SubHDR Mast Group. In fulfilling these roles, NUWCDIVNPT has a requirement for the sole source parts that are supplied by Raytheon.

The anticipated cost for this requirement is . Delivery is required by 12/31/2019.

REQUIREMENT:

MFGR Part No Description/Title Qty H279020-3 Shipping Container for SubHDR Mast 6

SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION:

The Department of Transportation Certification DOT-SP 15837 states that due to the HAZMAT (Anhydrous Ammonia) in the SubHDR Mast, as a safety measure, all SubHDR Masts are only to be transported via a wooden box conforming to Raytheon Drawing 995653 or a reusable Plastic Container conforming to Raytheon Drawing H279020.

Raytheon Drawing H279020 lists Hardigg as the only certified and approved vendor for this part.

NUWCDIVNPT, requested quotes from additional vendors but received as they were unable to build to this custom military application. Vendors confirmed that this product could only be obtained from the manufacturer .

In order to release a competitive Request for Quote, NUWCDIVNPT, would have to collaborate with Raytheon to certify/approve additional vendors to produce this part. Raytheon Drawing H279020 states Hardigg as the only approved/authorized way to transport SubHDR masts per DOT-SP 15837 and this The additional costs associated with qualifying additional vendors for this low-dollar, time-sensitive acquisition, would be impractical to pursue, at this point.

RESELLERS:

Hardigg was contacted and they indicated there is only one local authorized vendor, Cases- Cases, Inc. capable of producing this part.

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Requiring Department:

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

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APPROVAL:

Contracting Officer:

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

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