Sole Source Justification.pdf

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This is a Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) Determination Memorandum for a sole source acquisition by the Department of the Navy. The 158th Low Observable (LO) Structural Maintenance shop requires the refurbishment of an existing malfunctioning/outdated storage machine, specifically the Modula Vertical Left Machine, Type S500. Market research indicates Modula Inc. is the sole manufacturer and servicing company for this complex equipment, with no other qualified contractors certified to service this specific machine in its capacity.

The purchase request number is F9P2DL4032AW02, and the market research includes references to multiple federal contracts: Department of Veterans Affairs Contract #36C261-22-P-0271 ($14,250.00), Department of the Navy Contract #N68836-23-P-0065 ($9,400.00), and Defense Logistics Agency Contract #SP3300-24-P-0281 ($7,500.00). The document notes that Google search results and other market research revealed no alternative Modula-certified technicians outside the parent company, and the government aims to broaden competition in future acquisitions by deepening market analysis, simplifying processes, promoting small and emerging businesses, and exploring innovative procurement methods.

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Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP)

DETERMINATION MEMORANDUM FOR SOLE SOURCE ACQUISITIONS

OVER THE MICRO-PURCHASE THRESHOLD BUT NOT EXCEEDING

THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD

FAR 13.106-3(b)(3)(i)

SOLICITATIONS MAY BE LIMITED TO ONE SOURCE ONLY IF THE CONTRACTING OFFICER DETERMINES THAT ONLY ONE SOURCE IS REASONABLY AVAILABLE. WHEN THE CUSTOMER DESCRIBES AN ITEM OR SERVICE, WHICH LIMITS THE AVAILABILITY TO ONE SOURCE, THE DETERMINATION MUST EXPLAIN WHY

THE ITEM OR SERVICE PROVIDER 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. THIS FORM MAY BE USED IN LIEU OF THE DETERMINATION DESCRIBED IN FAR 13.106. THE CUSTOMER SHALL

PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

1.PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER 2. ESTIMATED AMOUNT:

BRAND

NAME BUY

YES

NO

NAME/CAGE CODE OF PROPOSED CONTRACTOR Fund Type

O&M

NGREA

OTHER

3. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES OR SERVICES REQUIRED AND THE INTENDED USE:

4. UNIQUE CHARACTERISTICS THAT LIMIT AVAILABILITY TO ONLY ONE SOURCE, WITH

THE REASON NO OTHER SUPPLIES OR SERVICES CAN BE USED:

5. MARKET RESEARCH:

6. PROVIDE A STATEMENT OF ACTIONS, IF ANY, THE GOVERNMENT MAY TAKE TO

REMOVE OR OVERCOME ANY BARRIERS TO COMPETITION BEFORE FUTURE

ACQUISITIONS ARE REQUIRED:

I CERTIFY THAT THIS JUSTIFICATION IS ACCURATE AND COMPLETE TO THE BEST OF

MY KNOWLEDGE AND BELIEF, AND THAT COMPLETING THIS PURCHASE AS A SOLE

SOURCE IS IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE GOVERNMENT. ADDITIONALLY, I APPROVE

THIS JUSTIFICATION TO LIMIT COMPETITION SUBJECT TO THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS

AND PROVIDED THAT THE SERVICES OR SUPPLIES HEREIN DESCRIBED HAVE

OTHERWISE BEEN AUTHORIZED FOR ACQUISITION.

7a. CONTRACTING OFFICER NAME 7b. CONTRACTING OFFICER SIGNATURE

fc-int01-generateAppearances:
_8b_ Contracting Officer Signa_0bSidIe1ipW-y3oKOPYKlw:
_8a_ Contracting Officer Name_EhfO5fRSaqoeOrU7Lx4ugw: Kristen R. Lucey, MSgt
_7_ PROVIDE A STATEMENT OF ACT_dWWFyKo3zgQ-e71MSrA2mA: Facing a lack of competitive advertising sources as shown by research on Google, FPDS.gov, and Sam.gov, the government can broaden the competition by deepening market analysis, simplifying processes for easier entry, promoting small and emerging businesses, and exploring innovative procurement methods. However, should this equipment require further servicing in the future, it is highly probable that any new requirement pertaining to this equipment will remain single source.
_5_ PROVIDE A STATEMENT OF ACT_xMsHeIbKfGYdZx*NQZBzkg: Federal Procurement Database System:

Department of Veterans Affairs Contract #36C261-22-P-0271; $14,250.00 Department of the Navy Contract #N68836-23-P-0065; $9,400.00 Defense Logistics Agency Contract #SP3300-24-P-0281; $7,500.00 Additionally, Google search results indicate there are no Modula certified technicians outside of the parent company to perform the required work. Further market research revealed Modula has authorized dealers of equipment such as the S500, however no other vendor is certified to service Modula Equipment to this extent.

_4_ UNIQUE CHARACTERISTICS THA_fxPS18NzthbsRqqrY5h47Q: Market Research indicates Modula is the sole manufacturer and servicing company for this complex equipment. Outside of preventative maintenance, there are no other qualified contractors that are certified to service this equipment in this capacity.
_3_ BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SUPPL_UM33PhqLHArLIQSUjN*Zfw: 158th Low Observable (LO) Structural Maintenance shop requires the refurbishment of existing malfunctioning/outdated storage bin stacker equipment. The existing storage machine is known as the Modula Vertical Left Machine; Type S500 (Part Number: VM02S5012)

Required work: LEVEL 1 PM- Lube, Inspect, Adjust & Tune; Replace DICO 605 touchscreen; replace & retrofit to Bonfiglioli Inverter; replace extractor POLYZENE supports; replace 24vdc Power Supply; replace ZERO position proximity switch; replace E-STOP Button & contacts

Fund Type_edit;_vgmgoyByaX6rAkWYYmjkIw: 05NQ3
Fund Type_vgmgoyByaX6rAkWYYmjkIw: Other
Name and CAGE code of Proposed_lW1Kx6QXH9C5bl0Mqo1Omw: MODULA INC
Brand Name Buy_xnvHRHzmWAZDjTpbuUVc3g: No
_2_ ESTIMATED AMOUNT:_akGYMKSceUKLCvn4Y1b2tw:
_1_PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER_h9vT5LXe**ASP7p7e0RWEg: F9P2DL4032AW02
2025-08-28T14:19:16-0400
LUCEY.KRISTEN.RACHEL.1402480480
2025-08-28T14:20:13-0400
LUCEY.KRISTEN.RACHEL.1402480480

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