Sole Source Justification for SPMYM2-23-Q-0853-Redacted.pdf

JUSTIFICATION FOR SOLE SOURCE ($10K to $250K) Ref: FAR 13.106(b)

The service or material listed on (Document number) _30601009, 30601010, 30601003, 30601004, 30601005, 30601008,_30601011, 30601012, 30601013, 30601014, 30601015, 30601016 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 GEMS SENSORS INC name. (If a sole source manufacturer distributes via dealers, ALSO provide dealer information.)

Manufacturer: GEMS SENSORS INC (Cage 04034) Manufacturer POC & Email: Mr. Tim Kelley, TKELLY@GEMSSENSORS.COM Mfr. Address: 1 Cowles Rd, Plainville CT, 06062 Manufacturers Dealer/Rep:

Dealer/Rep Address/Phone Number:

_X Description of the item or service required, the estima

1. GEMS T-Cables 36890-005-005-020-LP Part Number 49347 RDD: 09/08/2023

2. GEMS Penetration Cables 36880-030-LP Part Number 42613 09/08/2023

3. GEMS Tank Level Indicator XM-79660-027-03300-O-L Part Number 152922 09/08/2023

4. GEMS T-Cables 36890-005-005-020-LP Part Number 49347 09/08/2023

5. GEMS Tank Level Indicator XM-79685-027-03300-O-L Part Number 152921 09/08/2023

6. GEMS Penetration Cables 36880-030-LP Part Number 42613 $3240.00, 09/08/2023

7. GEMS Tank Level Indicator XM-79660-027-03300-O-L Part Number 152922 09/08/2023

8. GEMS Tank Level Indicator XM-79685-027-03300-O-L Part Number 152921 09/08/2023

9. GEMS Tank Level Indicator XM-36460-034-03300-O-L Part Number 51939 09/08/2023

10. GEMS Penetration Cable 36880-030-LP Part Number 42613, 09/08/2023

11. GEMS T-Cables 36890-005-005-020-LP Part Number 49347 09/08/2023

12. GEMS Tank Level Indicator XM-36460-034-03300-O-L Part Number 51939 09/08/2023

_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.

All twelve of these commodities are tank level indicators, penetration cables, and T-Cables used for the oil/air and oil/water tanks 10TK IC circuits in carriers. These devices are necessary for repair/replacement at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard. The requested products are proprietary to GEMS SENSORS, LLC, and are being purchased as direct replenishments. All twelve items must be procured together for this process because GEMS SENSORS is the only manufacturer that produces these specific indicators, penetration cables, and T-cables.

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

_These components must be used in sequence with existing preparatory solutions to successfully brush plate all components of carbon and alloy steel.

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

_X__ direct replacements 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

03/09/2023