SECTION J ATTACHMENT.pdf

This is a Justification for Sole Source document, referencing FAR 13.106-1(b), for a procurement valued between $15,000 and $350,000.

The contracting activity is DLA Weapons Support Puget Sound, dated 10/16/2025. The document justifies sole-source procurement of a Movincool portable air conditioner (450-550 square feet, 13,200 BTU, 115V AC, cooling only, warranty 1-3 years) from the original manufacturer Movincool, located at 3900 Via Oro Avenue, Long Beach, California 90810. The authorized dealer/representative is Grainger Supply Co., located at 204 Dexter Street, Greenville, NC 27834, reachable at 1-800-Grainger or www.grainger.com. Contact information for Movincool includes 1-800-264-9573 or (310) 835-8724, with POC at info@movincool.com.

The justification cites specific technical characteristics that limit competition to Movincool exclusively. The units are designed strictly for direct-to-hardware thermal protection using physical adapters and ducting to route cold air directly to critical shipboard computer racks and equipment. Standard ambient space-cooling alternatives cannot support the requirement. Only this source can deliver the immediate, targeted cooling necessary to prevent mission-critical tactical computer shutdown during cold air system shutdowns at sea. The units represent proven direct replacement parts for existing brand-name equipment already standardized and successfully used across multiple carrier projects, ensuring immediate physical compatibility and operational consistency without re-engineering. The contracting officer signed the justification on 08/02/2026.