SOLE SOURCE.pdf

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

The service or material listed on (Document number - 11300930 ) 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: Nuclear Power Outfitters (EICHROM TECHNOLOGIES) Manufacturer: POC & Phone- ALVARO PORTILLO (CELL) 331-219-4810 Mfr. Address: 1955 University Lane, Lisle, IL 60532 Manufacturers Dealer/Rep: NPO-Government Sales Division Dealer/Rep Address/Phone Number: Ph.(630)963-0320 x 2069 Fax (630)963-1928

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

100 EA Air Fed Leather Welders Hood: NPO part number WSAR101HYG/PL, supplied air respirator with CEJN safety fitting. Also includes part number WSAR221HA/L (removable neck dam), part number SAR300AD (G) (air distribution unit) and part number SAR400BA-1(1” wide cotton belt with snap clip) This product is certified to NIOSH (Approval TC-19C-140)

__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.

NPO is the only known manufacturer of these leather air-fed weld hoods. NPO face shield assemblies, welder hood assemblies and hoses are replacement components for welder air-fed leather hoods. In order to maintain NIOSH approval the parts must be from the same manufacturer. This equipment is per federal Regulation volume 37, Number 59. Title 30 Part II and 29CFR1910.134.

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

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

PSNS/IMF is required to maintain a respirator protection program for approved respirator/hood assemblies. These parts are used in conjunction with existing respirator hoods and attachments. To maintain NIOSH approval the replacement parts must be from the same manufacture. NPO part number WSAR101HYG/PL is the air-fed weld hood that PSNS/IMF currently uses for welding applications that require an air-fed hood.

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

_X__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.

Contracting Officer Signature Date _________________

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