Sole_Source_JOTFOC.pdf

PROJECT/TASK

NUMBER

CODE

ONE LEVEL ABOVE CONTRACTING OFFICER TELEPHONE NUMBER DATE

SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION PROCEDURES (SAP)

JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION (J&A)

SOLICITATIONS MAY BE LIMITED TO ONE SOURCE ONLY IF THE CONTRACTING OFFICER DETERMINES THAT ONLY ONE SOURCE IS REASONABLY AVAILABILE. THIS DETERMINATION MUST BE SUPPORTED WITH FULL JUSTIFICATION FOR SOLE SOURCE FROM CUSTOMER. WHEN THE CUSTOMER DESCRIBES AN ITEM WITH A PURCHASE DESCRIPTION WHICH LIMITS THE AVAILABILITY TO ONE SOURCE, THE JUSTIFICATION MUST EXPLAIN WHY THE ITEM IS THE ONLY ONE THAT WILL MEET THE GOVERNMENT’S REQUIREMENT. STATEMENTS SUCH AS “ONLY KNOWN SOURCE” OR “ONLY SOURCE WHICH CAN MEET THE REQUIRED DELIVERY DATE” ARE INADEQUATE TO SUPPORT A SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE. THE CUSTOMER SHALL PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

PURCHASE REQUEST OR REQUISTION NUMBER ESTIMATED AMOUNT (OVER $3,000 BUT NOT EXCEEDING $150,000)

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES OR SERVICES REQUIRED, AND THE INTENDED USE

UNIQUE CHARACTERISTICS THAT LIMIT AVAILABILITY TO ONLY ONE SOURCE, WITH THE REASON NO OTHER SUPPLIES OR SERVICES CAN BE USED.

REASON THAT SUGGESTED SOURCE IS THE ONLY SOURCE WHICH CAN PROVIDE THE SUPPLIES OR SERVICES

EXPLAIN WHY AN ADEQUATE PURCHASE DESCRIPTION OR OTHER INFORMATION SUITABLE TO SOLICIT BY FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION HAS NOT BEEN

DEVELOPED OR ARE NOT AVAILABLE

PROVIDE A STATEMENT OF ACTIONS, IF ANY, THE GOVERNMENT MAY TAKE TO REMOVE OR OVERCOME ANY BARRIERS TO COMPETITION BEFORE FUTURE

ACQUISITIONS ARE REQUIRED

SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CUSTOMER

TELEPHONE NUMBER

DATE

SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER TELEPHONE NUMBER DATE

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OEM: CAGE: 11447

Used on: IVCS UNIQUE CHARACTERISTICS THAT LIMIT AVAILABILITY TO ONLY ONE SOURCE WITH THE REASON NO OTHER SUPPLIES OR SERVICES CAN BE USED: The Audio IO PWA is part of the IVCS which is a critical communication system for safe operation, machinery operating parameters and assets longevity for the WMSL-418 class cutters. The IVCS provides the capability to satisfy operational requirements for the administrative & tactical voice communications on an around-the-clock basis. These systems provide computer-controlled, automatic switching service for line-to-line, line-to-net, and line-to-external voice connections, and also for net users; service functions which include, but are not limited to: conferencing, abbreviated addressing, call forwarding, call waiting, call transfer, call override, speed calling, hot-line, call hold, and calling line identification. Breakdown of either system or its components will lead to major damage or unsafe operation of the cutter. The CG does not possess technical design data, tolerances, and other information needed to evaluate alternate parts from other sources. Due to the uncertainty of a like item operating the same as the ones specified above, they must be repaired by the Sole Source vendor provided. There are no other know sources at this time that can service this PN, if any are found, the following statement holds true- To ensure all parts repaired meet the systems configuration requirements, and their integrity remains during the repair process, only the OEM or a vendor recognized by the OEM as an Authorized Repair Facility may service the specified part(s) above. If the vendor is not a recommended source or Partner of the OEM, the interested party must provide documentation showing they are an Authorized Repair Facility of the OEM in order to be considered for award.