Redacted Sole Source.pdf

Ref: TRFBINST 4491.1A

TRFB 4491/3 (Rev. MAR-2026) Page 1 of 1PREVIOUS EDITIONS ARE OBSOLETE

CUI (When filled in)

CUI (When filled in)

JUSTIFICATION FOR SOLE SOURCE ($15,000 TO $350,000)

Reference: FAR 13.106-1(b)

The service or material listed on is the sole source and competition must be restricted to one source, or only one brand name for reasons indicated below. There are no substitutes available for this material.

Restricted to the following source or brand name. Provide the original manufacturer's name.

Note: If a sole source manufacturer distributes via dealers, also provide dealer information.

Document Number S32631A2047

Manufacturer Monarch Lathes

Manufacturer POC Name Phone Number 937-492-4111

Manufacturer Address 615 Oak Avenue, P.O. Box 4609 Sidney, Ohio 45365-4609

Manufacturer's Dealer/Rep. Machines & Methods, Inc. /Arif Daud

Dealer/Rep.'s Address P.O. Box 6217 Bellevue, WA 98008-0877

Phone Number 425-681-8280

1) Description of the item or service required

One (1) Monarch EE Manual Lathe

2) Estimated cost 3) Required delivery date

Specific characteristics of the material or service that limit the availability to a sole source or particular brand name (unique features, function, of the item, etc.).

Describe in detail why only this suggested source can furnish the requirements to the exclusion or other sources:

The machine is a one for one replacement of an existing Monarch EE, all existing tooling, fixtures, and accessories will work on the new machine.

The requested material or service represents the minimum requirements of the government.

NoYes

Check & Fill in all Applicable Blanks Below

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

The new machine has the same dimensions as the old machine and will fit into the limited available space and work with all existing tooling/work holding.

Yes No

A patent, copyright, or proprietary data limits competition. The proprietary data is:

Yes No

These are "direct replacements" parts/components for existing brand name equipment.

Yes No

Other information to support a sole-source buy:

Operator familiarity with the Monarch EE allows for bare minimum training, ensuring no reduction in productivity.Yes No

I certify that statements checked, and information provided about, are complete and correct to the best of my knowledge and do not contain classified information. I understand the processing of this sole-source justification precludes the use of full and open competition.

Title Tool Maker

Activity Signature and Date

Contracting Officer

Signature and Date DLA Weapons Support Puget Sound

Controlled By DLA Weapons Support Controlled By 320/31A CUI Category PROCURE/SSEL Limited Distribution Control FED ONLY POC Brian Lozano

Ref: TRFBINST 4491.1A TRFB 4491/3 (Rev. MAR-2026) Page of

PREVIOUS EDITIONS ARE OBSOLETE

CUI (When filled in) CUI (When filled in)

JUSTIFICATION FOR SOLE SOURCE ($15,000 TO $350,000)

Reference: FAR 13.106-1(b) The service or material listed on is the sole source and competition must be restricted to one source, or only one brand name for reasons indicated below. There are no substitutes available for this material.

Restricted to the following source or brand name. Provide the original manufacturer's name.

Note: If a sole source manufacturer distributes via dealers, also provide dealer information.

The requested material or service represents the minimum requirements of the government.

Check & Fill in all Applicable Blanks Below These are "direct replacements" parts/components for existing brand name equipment.

I certify that statements checked, and information provided about, are complete and correct to the best of my knowledge and do not contain classified information. I understand the processing of this sole-source justification precludes the use of full and open competition.

Contracting Officer DLA Weapons Support Puget Sound 6.4.0.20180228.1.932123.929382