SOLE SOURCE.pdf

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

The service or material listed on (Document number) 4130-3926 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: __WESTERN TECHNOLOGY____________________________________________________________ Manufacturer POC & Phone Nr. POC: TAMMI FINLAY (800) 654-5483_________________________________ tammi@westerntechnologylights.com_____________________________________________________________ Mfr. Address_3517 ARSENAL WAY BREMERTON, WA 98312____________________________________ Manufacturers Dealer/Rep__WESTERN TECHNOLOGY POC TAMMI FINLAY tammi@westerntechnologylights.com Dealer/Rep Address/Phone Number 3517 ARSENAL WAY BREMERTON, WA 98312(800) 654-5483___________

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

6 EACH WESTERN TECHNOLOGY 2106A2-S5 Brickette Stringerlight Systems, PART NUMBER 2106A2-S5, RDD IS 6/27/2024

_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 WESTERN TECHNOLOGY BRICKETTE STRINGERLIGHT SYSTEM (PART NUMBER 2106A2-S5) SANDBLAST AREA LIGHTS ARE NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ACT (NFPA) RATED CLASS I DIVISION I RATED FOR USE IN KNOWN AREAS AT OR ABOVE THE LOWER EXPLOSIVE LEVEL WITHIN CONFINED SPACES AND WILL NOT BE A SOURCE OF IGNITION. THESE LIGHTS ARE APPROVED BY CODE 106 SAFETY AND CARRY IDENTIFICATION APPROVAL NUMBER 23-0353. A DIFFERENT MANUFACTURERS LIGHT WOULD NOT BE APPROVED TO PURCHASE AND COULD POSSIBLY BECOME A SOURCE OF IGNITION AND POTENTIAL INJURY TO PERSONNEL FROM THEIR USE THEREBY BEING

UNSUITABLE AND CAUSE FOR IMMEDIATE REJECTION.

_X_ The requested material or service represents the minimum requirements of the Government.

CHECK & FILL IN ALL APPLICABLE BLANKS BELOW

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

SHOP 71 CURRENTLY USES THIS SPECIALIZED LAMP SYSTEM AND HAS 5 SUCH SYSTEMS IN USE. THE NEW LIGHTS

WILL INTERFACE WITH THE EXISTING LIGHTS.

___ 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: CODE 106 SAFETY APPROVAL 23-0353

A different manufacturers light would not be permitted to use at PSNS.

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.

Signature Activity: ___________________Title:________________________ 5/9/2024____________

Contracting Officer Signature__________________________ Date____________________________________

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