PR 1301237943 Sole Source Justification_Redacted.pdf

NSWCCD Sole Source/Brand Name Justification Under SAT Rev 2 Template Effective February 2022

MEMORANDUM FOR FILE

FROM: Ellis Gillespie

CODE: 861

TO: Code 02 SUBJECT: SAP Non-Competitive Procurement Justification Memo

I. BACKGROUND

1. FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) states for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold, Contracting Officers may solicit from one source if the Contracting Officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available.

2. As required by FAR 13.106-3(b)(3)(i), this memorandum explains the absence of competition for this acquisition, as only one source will be solicited for this requirement (or for a portion of the requirement) and the requirement is not expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

3. This memorandum is derived from Enclosure 3, Department of Navy Simplified Acquisition Procedures Guide (April 2018) and is only applicable to acquisitions under the SAT.

II. DESCRIPTION OF ITEM OR SERVICE

This SAP is being executed to purchase 2 sets of Carrier Rings and 5 Sensor Bars custom to the Ship Class. The Ring Sets are needed for Full Scale Sea Trials to verify the performance metrics meets what was requested by NAVSEA HQ. Honeywell is the only company that can manufacture the ring sets and Sensor bars.

MANUFACTURER: Honeywell ADDRESS: 2080 Arlingate Lane, Columbus, Ohio 43228-4112 USA

PHONE: (380) 222-0374

POC: Beth Terranova, Beth.Terranova@Honeywell.com

Estimated Cost: $176,269

III. BASIS FOR DETERMINATION FOR USE OF OTHER THAN FULL & OPEN COMPETITION

A. BRAND NAME:

Item required must be a brand name product, or feature of a product, particular to one manufacturer.

1. Restrictive Rights: The source has established proprietary rights, limited rights in data, patent rights, copyrights, or secret processes in the item or service required.

2. Exclusive Licensing Agreements: The item or service is only available from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM).

3. Other Reasons:

NSWCCD Sole Source/Brand Name Justification Under SAT Rev 2 Template Effective February 2022 x B. SOLE SOURCE (select all that apply) x 1. Restrictive Rights: The source has established proprietary rights, limited rights in data, patent rights, copyrights, or secret processes in the item or service required.

Honeywell is the supplier of these items to the Navy and the current government need requires this purchase to be identical to product used by the Navy. The same vendor supplies the Navy with all its torque measurement systems.

The design of the rings and sensors are proprietary and not available to pass to other manufactures for machining.

2. Exclusive Licensing Agreements: The item or service is only available from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), or there is only one authorized distributor or technical representative for the OEM.

3. Other Reasons:.

IV. CERTIFICATIONS & APPROVALS

A. Technical/Requirements Certification: I certify that the facts and representation under my cognizance, which are included in this justification, are complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Customer/Requestor Signature Name / Title / Phone Date

First Line Supervisor Signature Name / Title / Phone Date

B. Certification/Approval per FAR 13.501: Upon the basis of the above justification, I hereby approve the solicitation of the proposed procurement(s) described herein using other than full and open competition, pursuant to the authority of 10 U.S.C. 3204(c).

Contracting Officer Signature Name / Title / Phone Date