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JUSTIFICATION FOR SOLE SOURCE ($5k-$250k) Ref: FAR 13.106(b)

8The service or material listed on (Document number) 4088-3504 is sole source and competition must be restricted to one source, or to 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 original manufacturer's name. (If a sole source manufacturer distributes via dealers, ALSO provide dealer information.)

Manufacturer: MAHR Inc.(Cage 21938) Manufacturer POC & Phone Nr. Nick Russo @ Office: +1 (401) 784-3243 | Mobile: +1 (401) 256-7061

EMAIL: Nick.Russo@mahr.com Mfr. Address 1139 Eddy Street | Providence, RI 02905 Manufacturers Dealer/Rep MAHR Inc.(Cage 21938) Dealer/Rep Address/Phone Number Doug Sobolak @ Mobile: +1 (714) 224-2922 // EMAIL:Doug.Sobolak@mahr.com

_X Description of the item or service required, the estimated cost, and required delivery date.

MAHR Inc.(Cage 21938) model:130B16 Electronic Gage Comparator (aka Long Gage Block Comparator).

_X 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 of other sources.

The MAHR Inc.(Cage 21938) model:130B16 Electronic Gage Comparator (aka Long Gage Block Comparator) is utilized in multiple Navy Calibration Procedures for the calibration of a wide variety of measuring and dimensional test measurement and diagnostic equipment (TMDE). The model 130B16 Gage Block Comparator is listed as an authorized standard in the NAVSEA OD 48939 Navy Calibration Equipment Publication (NCE). IAW OPNAVINST 3960.16b para 6x, only equipment listed in the NCE can be used to perform calibrations. MAHR Inc.(Cage 21938) is the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and the only authorized manufacturer for this model: 130B16 Long Gage Block Comparator.

_X The requested material or service represents the minimum requirements of the

Government This Primary Calibration Standard model 130B16 Long Gage Block Comparator supports calibration of various dimensional and measuring test instruments for PSNS and IMF (N4523A) and PSNS supported Fleet Activities and is the Primary NAVSEA 09 MM (METCAL) standard in subsection TMDE approved Calibration Standards for performing these calibrations.

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

This item (130B16 Long Gage Block Comparator) is designed to work specifically in conjunction with already owned measurement and dimensional calibration standards for the calibrations of various U.S. Navy owned dimensional and measurement equipment located locally and abroad. The requested Long Gage Block Comparator (130B16) is the approved calibration standard used in accordance with (IAW) various Naval Instrument Calibration Procedures. The requested model 130B16 will become part of the approved/existing PSNS and IMF (Shop 52 Calibration Lab KBS) Dimensional and Measurement Calibration Standards Equipment (a.k.a. form, fit and function). This calibration equipment is essential to keep the fleet afloat and personnel (civilians and Sailors) safe ie fleet personnel that support and use measuring and dimensional equipment located at PSNS and IMF Bremerton, San Diego, Everett, Guam, and Japan locations. Calibrated Dimensional and Measurement Equipment is essential to the support of US Naval Fleet Forces.

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

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

X Other information to support a sole-source buy:

The sole source is submitted to ensure that exact model (130B16 Long Gage Block Comparator) and its MFR: MAHR Inc.(Cage 21938) is purchased without substitution due to item end use being an approved calibration standard.

Actual source of procurement is not being limited, only model and manufacturer.

Note: MAHR Inc.(Cage 21938) model 130B16 Electronic Gage Comparator is unavailable in a timely manner using NSN 5220-00-973-6333 via Naval Stock System (REF: N4523A-2318-3502). N4523A-2318-3502 has been on order for over 1.5 years and DLA Puget has found that there is no orders or solicitations for that requisition.

Note: DLA Puget suggests local procurement will be quicker that the supply system because this NSN 5220-00-973- 6333 has an Acquisition Advice Code (AAC) of “Y” which is a Terminal Item. And Future procurements are not authorized via the stock system.

I CERTIFY THAT STATEMENTS CHECKED, AND INFORMATION PROVIDED ABOVE, ARE COMPLETE AND CORRECT TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE AND DO NOT CONTAIN CLASSIFIED INFORMATION. I UNDERSTAND THAT THE PROCESSING OF THIS SOLE-SOURCE

JUSTIFICATION PRECLUDES THE USE OF FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION.

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DLA Maritime Puget Sound Justification for Sole Source 05/21/2018