Redacted Sole Source_Sterilwave SW100.pdf

From: Code 632 To: Cognizant Code 02 Acquisition Branch

Subj: SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION

1. DESCRIPTION OF REQUIRED SUPPLIES/SERVICES, ESTIMATED

VALUE, AND DELIVERY REQUIREMENTS

The equipment required is one Sterilwave SW100 medical waste processor, manufactured by Bertin of Paris, France. Slight modifications to the commercially sold unit, based on results of a laboratory evaluation of the equipment, will be made at the time of manufacture. The equipment is being purchased for shipboard installation as part of the ongoing evaluation of the equipment for potential use across all CVN 78 class ships. The cost of the unit, including shipment to Newport News, VA, is $ The required delivery date to support shipboard installation is July 23, 2021.

Manufacturer: Bertin Corporation Address: 2096 Gaither Rd Ste 230

Rockville, MD 20850-4557 Phone: 301.339.8103

2. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION FOR SOLE SOURCE BASED ON

CONTRACTOR’S UNIQUE QUALIFICATIONS OR NATURE OF THE

ACQUISITION

The Sterilwave SW100 was previously researched and identified as the best solution to provide waste disinfection capabilities required by CVN 78. We purchased a test unit from Bertin Corporation, its manufacturer, in 2019 for laboratory evaluation. Bertin is the only manufacturer of a waste disinfection unit, of a size that is compatible with shipboard use, using microwaves to disinfect and dry the waste, after grinding it in a contained treatment chamber. Therefore, the original unit was procured as a sole source purchase. After a successful laboratory evaluation, a second unit is now required to install aboard CVN 78 for shipboard evaluation. Bertin is still the only seller of these units, which they manufacture.

Minor modifications of the off-the-shelf unit are required to allow for shipboard installantion and only Bertin, as the manufacturer, can make the necessary changes. No other company has the ability to perform these changes.

Therefore, in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b) the Contracting Officer has determined that the circumstances of the contract action deem only the Sterilwave SW 100 and associated services provided by Bertin Corporation will meet the needs of the Government.

3. MARKET SURVEY

No market survey was conducted. A market survey is an attempt to identify or locate other potential sources that may be capable of satisfying the Government's requirement.

The government requires an SW 100, and there is no other source.

4. ADDITIONAL FACTS

None

5. CUSTOMER SIGNATURE:

I certify that the statements and information provided above, are complete and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that the processing of this sole source justification precludes the use of full and open competition.

Signature of Contracting Officer Date