S36038C1429 Redacted SOLESOURCE.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 S36038C1429

Manufacturer TRI TOOL

Manufacturer POC Name Crystal Collins Phone Number 916-290-4063

Manufacturer Address 3041 Sunrise Blvd. Rancho Cordova, CA 95742

Manufacturer's Dealer/Rep. Crystal Collins

Dealer/Rep.'s Address 3041 Sunrise Blvd. Rancho Cordova, CA 95742

Phone Number 916-290-4063

1) Description of the item or service required

PART REPLACMENT/S, 39-1443 GEAR ASSY., GEAR

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 Department of War (DoW) requires the procurement of a Tri Tool Ring Rear (stationary ring assembly) poppet seat machining system.

Tri Tool is the sole designer, manufacturer, and patent holder for the poppet seat machining system and its associated sub-assemblies. The Ring Rear is a proprietary structural component; no other manufacturer possesses the engineering data, CAD models, or specialized tooling

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:

Tri Tool is the sole designer, manufacturer, and patent holder for the poppet seat machining system and its associated sub-assemblies. The Ring Rear is a proprietary structural component; no other manufacturer possesses the engineering data, CAD models, or specialized tooling

Yes No

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

Tri Tool designed this tool for our specific application of repair of the fleets systems and is the sole proprietorYes No

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

Yes No

Other information to support a sole-source buy:

The poppet seat machining system, utilizes a modular design where the Ring Rear must precisely align with existing tool modules, locators, and drive motors currently in the DoW inventory. Third-party components would fail to integrate with these proprietary subsystems, rendering the entire lathe assembly inoperable.

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 Marine Machinery Mechanic

Activity Signature and Date

Contracting Officer

Signature and Date DLA Weapons Support Puget Sound

Controlled By DLA Weapons Support Controlled By Enter Org. Code CUI Category PROCURE/SSEL Limited Distribution Control FED ONLY POC Name & phone # of document author

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