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SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION

1. The Water Treatment Service listed on N6841019RC5A42 is requested through Other Than Full and Open Competition, in accordance with:

FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) for open market items, or FAR 8.405-6(a) (1)(i)(B) for orders against established contracts.

2. Restricted to the following source:

Manufacturer: ADVANCED WATER SYSTEMS, INC.

Manufacturer’s Dealer/Representative: PATRICK SMELIK

Dealer/Representative Address and Phone Number:

ADVANCED WATER SYSTEMS, INC.

Mr. Patrick Smelik 146 Annaron Court Raleigh, NC 27603

(919) 772-4488

3. Market Research Conducted:

Researched prior history and found Advanced Water Systems to be the only company technically acceptable of servicing the government-owned equipment, Kinetico home water systems. Contract Specialist verified via telephone and manufacturer website that no other authorized vendor exist for the specified location.

When equipment reach its end of life cycle, the Government will compete full and open competition for new equipment.

4. A detailed description of the item required, the estimated cost, and required delivery date.

Quarterly maintenance of government-owned water treatment systems located in the Dental Treatment facilities at Naval Dental Center, Camp Lejuene, SC. This quarterly service will include UV Bulb replacements, RO filter replacements, salt addition, and general maintenance of installed equipment.

Base Year: (14 March 2019 – 13 March 2020)

Year Two: (14 March 2020 – 13 March 2021)

Year Three: (14 March 2021 – 13 March 2022)

Year Four: (14 March 2022 – 13 March 2023)

Year Five: (14 March 2023 – 13 March 2024)

5. Specific characteristics of the material 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.

Although there are other companies that provide maintenance of water systems, Advanced Water Systems, Inc. is the only authorized vendor to service the government owned, Kinetico home water systems for the location of the required services.

6. Check and fill in all that are applicable.

a. The material must be compatible in all aspects (form, fit, and function) with existing systems presently installed. Describe the equipment you have now and how the new item must coordinate, connect, or interface with the existing system:

Advanced Water Systems (Kinetico) equipment is installed in 10 Dental Treatment facilities at Naval Dental Center, Camp Lejeune. These systems are used to deliver water for patient treatment and need to be maintained to ensure patient safety and equipment serviceability.

b. A patent, copyright, or proprietary data limits competition. The proprietary data are described as follows: N/A

c. These are “direct replacement” parts/components for existing equipment. N/A

d. Other information to support a sole-source buy: N/A

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. The required material represents the minimum requirements of the Government.

Comptroller/OIC Resource Management, (Title, Sign, and Date)

Contracting Officer (Sign and Date)