REDACTED Sole Source Justification.docx

MEMORANDUM FOR FILE

FROM:

CODE:

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. FAR 8.405-6 allows for limiting sources for orders or BPAs under Federal Supply Schedules under certain circumstances or for items peculiar to one manufacturer

3. As required by FAR 13.106-3(b)(3)(i), FAR 8.405-6(a)(1), or FAR 8.405-6(b)(2), 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.

II. DESCRIPTION OF ITEM OR SERVICE

Purchase liquid polymer consisting of 1,800 lbs (4 55-GL drums) of NGD-9 A side and 882 lbs (2 55-GL drums) of NGD-9 B side for material sample fabrication to be used at Acoustic Research Detachment and Naval Underwater Warfare Center. Estimated value of this procurement is $ including the polymer material, DMA test fee, and heated freight truck delivery.

MANUFACTURER: Goodrich Corp.

ADDRESS: 6061 Goodrich Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL 32226

PHONE: (904) 757-3660

POC: John Rafferty POC PHONE: (904) 716-9949 Mobile

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

· A. BRAND NAME. The 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. Federal Supply Schedule (FSS): IAW FAR 8.405-6(b).

· 4. Other Reasons.

☒ B. SOLE SOURCE. (select all that apply)

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☒ 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.

NGD-9 liquid polymer is a classified proprietary formulation owned and sold by Goodrich/Collins Aerospace. This polymer provides acoustic modification and protection on Navy vehicle surfaces. The formulation has been verified and used by the Navy vehicle community for years and would require many years and copious amounts of money to find a replacement material to use in its stead. The previous research phases to formulate this specific compound took over seven years and has an estimated cost over $ .

· 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.

· 4. Federal Supply Schedules (FSS): IAW FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)

· a. An urgent and compelling need exists, and following the procedures would result in unacceptable delays;

· b. Only one source is capable of providing the supplies or services required at the level of quality required because the supplies or services are unique or highly specialized; or

· c. In the interest of economy and efficiency, the new work is a logical follow-on to an original Federal Supply Schedule order provided that the original order was placed in accordance with the applicable Federal Supply Schedule ordering procedures. The original order or BPA must not have been previously issued under sole-source or limited-sources procedures.

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.