Sole Source Justification_Datum Torque_Redacted.pdf

NSWCCD Sole Source/Brand Name Justification SAT rev 1 Effective September 2020

USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION LESS THAN

SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD MEMO

FROM:

CODE: 863

SUBJECT: Sole Source/Brand Name Justification / Limited Source Justification for Use of Other than Full &

Open Competition for an Acquisition under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT)

I. BACKGROUND

1. FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) states for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold, Contracting Officers may solicit from one source if the Contracting Officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available.

2. As required by FAR 13.106-3(b)(3)(i), this memorandum explains the absence of competition for this acquisition, as only one source will be solicited for this requirement (or for a portion of the requirement) and the requirement is not expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

3. This memorandum is derived from Enclosure 3, Department of Navy Simplified Acquisition Procedures Guide (April 2018) and is only applicable to acquisitions under the SAT.

II. DESCRIPTION OF ITEM OR SERVICE (include manufacture/sole source name and address) The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division (NSWCCD) has a requirement to purchase six Datum RS425 non-contact torque transducers with custom shafts to support submarine maneuvering testing in free-running models. Comtel corporation is the sole distributer of Datum products in the US.

DISTRIBUTER INFORMATION:

Comtel Corporation 34029 Schoolcraft Road Livonia, Michigan 48150 POC: Paul Williams Phone: 734-542-1300 Email: pwilliams@comtel.com

The estimated total cost of this procurement is

III. BASIS FOR DETERMINATION FOR USE OF OTHER THAN FULL & OPEN COMPETITION

A. BRAND NAME:

1. Restrictive Rights: The source has established proprietary rights, limited rights in data, patent rights, copyrights, or secret processes in the item or service required.

2. Exclusive Licensing Agreements: The item or service is only available from the Original Equipment

Manufacturer (OEM).

3. Other Reasons: