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SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION PROCEDURES (SAP)

Determination Memorandum for Sole Source Acquisitions Over $3,000 but not Exceeding $150,000

SOLICITATIONS MAY BE LIMITED TO ONE SOURCE ONLY IF THE CONTRACTING OFFICER DETERMINES THAT ONLY ONE SOURCE IS REASONABLY AVAILABLE. WHEN THE CUSTOMER DESCRIBES AN ITEM OR SERVICE, WHICH LIMITS THE AVAILABILITY TO ONE SOURCE, THE DETERMINATION MUST EXPLAIN WHY THE ITEM OR SERVICE PROVIDER IS THE ONLY ONE THAT WILL MEET THE GOVERNMENT'S REQUIREMENT. STATEMENTS SUCH AS "ONLY KNOWN SOURCE" OR "ONLY SOURCE WHICH CAN MEET THE REQUIRED DELIVERY DATE" ARE INADEQUATE TO SUPPORT A SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE. THIS FORM MAY BE USED IN LIEU OF THE DETERMINATION DESCRIBED IN FAR 13.106. THE CUSTOMER SHALL

PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

1. PURCHASE REQUEST OR REQUISITION NUMBER:

1300986158

2. PROJECT/TASK NUMBER:

W17397

3. ESTIMATED AMOUNT:

4. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES OR SERVICES REQUIRED AND THE INTENDED USE:

PROCURE THE WELDING, MACHINING AND FINAL BLAST AND PAINT OF 4 EA SHUTTLE FRAMES P/N 622559 1720-01-158-1698 UNDER 2nd DOG WELD REPAIR CRITEREA

5. UNIQUE CHARACTERISTICS THAT LIMIT AVAILABILITY TO ONLY ONE SOURCE, WITH THE REASON NO OTHER SUPPLIES OR

SERVICES CAN BE USED:

THE CATAPULT SHUTTLE IS AN AVIATION CRITICAL SAFETY ITEM. A CRITICAL PATH IN THE LAUNCHING OF AIRCRAFT ABBOARD AIRCRAFT CARRIERS; THESE SHUTTLES ARE A MISSION ESSENTIAL COMPONENT THAT WILL CAUSE DEGRADATION TO THE FLEET'S ABILITY TO PERFORM ASSIGNED MISSIONS IN SUPPORT OF THE WARFIGHTERS. THE SHUTTLES ARE URGENTLY NEEDED TO FILL OUTSTANDING REQUISITIONS AND IMPACT IF NOT REPAIRED EXPEDITIOUSLY WILL BE DETRIMENTAL. AFTER EXTENSIVE RESEARCH, INDUSTRIAL MARINE WAS FOUND TO BE THE ONLY CAPABLE VENDOR TO WELD AND MACHINE TO IAW NAVAIR 51-15ABD-2 CHANGE 1. THEY HAVE SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED A PRIOR CONTRACT AND ARE COMPLIANT TO NAVAIR

CAI/CSI DIRECTIVES AND ARE CERTIFIED TO PERFORM THE WORK.

6. EXPLAIN WHY AN ADEQUATE PURCHASE DESCRIPTION OR OTHER INFORMATION SUITABLE TO SOLICIT MORE THEN ONE

SOURCE HAS NOT BEEN DEVELOPED:

SINCE THESE PARTS ARE AN AVIATION CRITICAL SAFETY ITEM THE SOURCE VENDOR IS AUTHORIZED BY NAVAIR FOR THE REPAIR TO THE LATEST TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS. THE EXPENSE OF TOOLING AND FIXTURE FEES DO NOT APPLY.

CURRENTLY NAVSUP HAS 27 UNFILLED REQUISITIONS FROM THE FLEET. THESE SHUTTLES ARE A MISSION ESSENTIAL COMPONENT THAT WILL CAUSE DEGRADATION TO THE FLEET'S ABILITY TO PERFORM ASSIGNED MISSIONS IN SUPPORT OF THE WARFIGHTERS. THE SHUTTLES ARE URGENTLY NEEDED TO FILL OUTSTANDING REQUISITIONS AND IMPACT IF NOT REPAIRED

EXPEDITIOUSLY WILL BE DETRIMENTAL.

7. PROVIDE A STATEMENT OF ACTIONS, IF ANY, THE GOVERNMENT MAY TAKE TO REMOVE OR OVERCOME ANY BARRIERS TO

COMPETITION BEFORE FUTURE ACQUISITIONS ARE REQUIRED:

THE US NAVY WILL CONTINUE TO PERFORM MARKET RESEARCH TO EXPLORE ALTERNATE REPAIR PROCEDURES ON THESE PARTS TO HAVE A GREATER SOURCE BED TO PULL FROM. CURRENTLY FRCSE IS CONDUCTING TESTING AND APPROVAL FOR

FUTURE SHUTTLE REPAIR REQUIREMENTS.

8. CUSTOMER

8a. Name:

9. CONTRACTING OFFICER

9a. Name: 9b. Code: 9c. Phone#:

9d. Signature/Date:

NAWCTSD 4200/6 (REV 06/24/2013)