SOLE SOURCE.pdf

JUSTIFICATION FOR SOLE SOURCE (SAP <$150k) Ref: FAR 13.106 and NAVSUP 4200.85D Chapter 5 Para. 2.b.(5)

The service or material listed on (Document number) 0336-9255 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: MetalTek International Manufacturer POC & Phone Nr.: Max Leibfried, 262-544-8239 Mfr. Address: 905 E. St. Paul Ave, Waukesha, WI 53188 Manufacturers Dealer/Rep: NA Dealer/Rep Address/Phone Number: NA

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

Service: Manufacture 4(ea) Retainer Covers, perform all required testing and certification except hydrostatic strength and porosity.

Cost: $41,500.00. Required delivery date: 25 June 2021.

_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.

Retainer covers are MIC Level I, which requires that special controls be in place during manufacture. MetalTek has an on-site DCMA inspector to accomplish necessary inspections and QA review associated with MIC Level I requirements.

___The requested material or service represents the minimum requirements of the Government.

CHECK & FILL IN ALL APPLICABLE BLANKS BELOW

_X_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.

Retainer covers are no longer carried in the stock system. These covers are suitable for use as direct replacements of historical NIIN 01-375-0739.

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

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

___Other information to support a sole source buy:

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: Luke D Price__ Activity: PSNS Code 260M_ Title:_Engineer__________________ Date:_12/1/2020_____

Contracting Officer Signature________________________________ Date__________________ FISCPS 4200/180 (Rev. 10/1/10)