Redacted FSS Sole Source Justification for McIntire Company July 2026_Redacted.pdf

This is a Justification for Sole Source Acquisition document for supplies under simplified procedures (Micro-Purchase Threshold to Simplified Acquisition Threshold).

The requiring activity is NCTAMS LANT in Norfolk, Virginia, with the contracting activity being NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center (FLC) Norfolk Contracting Department. The acquisition involves a firm-fixed-price delivery order to procure air dryer parts manufactured exclusively by McIntire Company (1-800-437-9247). The parts list includes eleven line items totaling an unspecified amount with delivery required by September 30, 2026. The specific items are PAD-2500 Air Dryer System, Fan Motors (230VAC 1/4-20), Fan Blades, Heatless Dryer 12", Maintenance Kits, Compressor Maintenance Kit, Tower Solenoid Valve 3-way, Bypass Valve 240VAC 60HZ, Solenoid Valve, and Compressor Motor in quantities ranging from 1 to 20 units each.

The justification establishes that McIntire Company is the sole source because these parts are specifically manufactured for ADK Model Air Dryers and McIntire Air is the exclusive distributor. The replacement parts are essential for mission success, as continuous air dryer operation is critical to facility operations. The current pole mount dryer in the LP Area of Norfolk is beyond service life and exposed to extreme weather, necessitating replacement. The document confirms that these supplies must be compatible in all aspects (form, fit, and function) with existing systems and are direct replacement components. Market research was conducted through Internet searches and prior supplier knowledge. The contracting officer, Brittany S. Simmons, digitally signed the document on August 3, 2026, determining that sole source circumstances are reasonably available.