Sole Source Justification for 0218-8634-8635_Redacted signed.pdf

JUSTIFICATION FOR SOLE SOURCE (SAP <$100k)

Ref: FAR 13.106 and NAVSUP 4200.85D Chapter 5 Para. 2.b.(5)

The service or material listed on (Document number) 02188634-02188635 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: Ameteck SCP, Inc

Manufacturer POC & Phone Nr. Amanda Perra 401-622-4195

Mfr. Address 52 Airport Rd Westerly, RI 02891

Manufacturers Dealer/Rep Same as above

Dealer/Rep Address/Phone Number Same as above

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

The service that is being provided is the procurement of proprietary cable assembly and connectors for Measurement Quality Jumpers (MQJ). The estimated delivery time is about 22 weeks to manufacture and at a

_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.

These cables are manufactured by and has proprietary connectors that are solely manufactured by Ametek for attachment to their equipment.

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. Describe the equipment you have now and how the new item/service must coordinate, connect, or interface with the existing system.

Current systems that are installed on each platform requires this cable for testing for proper installation of outboard equipment.

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

Ametek SCP is the sole designer and manufacture of connector and cable assembly.

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 Rev 02/11/10

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