Sole Source Justification- FY24 Cement Mixer Parts 7-23-22 PCO Signed.pdf

SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION

1. DESCRIPTION OF REQUIRED SUPPLIES/SERVICES, ESTIMATED

VALUE, AND DELIVERY REQUIREMENTS

The Naval Foundry and Propeller Center (NFPC) currently relies on a number of cement mixers to produce a high volume of cement and sand mixture to form molds used during casting of highly important components scheduled for delivery to the Navy to support our troops. Currently the cement mixers have wear and tear challenges. NFPC plan to stay ahead of the wear and tear issues by keeping stock of the parts that continuously need replacing. The purpose for procuring these items is to keep the Cement Mixers at NFPC operational. This procurement is for parts listed in section 3.0 of the SOW to be delivered to the Naval Foundry and Propeller center on or before 20 weeks after award.

This is a sole source requirement to Kercher Enterprises, who is an authorized distributer of the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) of the Lancaster Cement Mixer and its associated mixer components. The total estimated amount is $132,361.33.

CLIN Part Number Material Description Quantity

0001 LP000704 304 STAINLESS STEEL PLOW 13

0002 K-507-S

304 S.S.MIXING BLADE PLOW

BOLT 33

0003 LP000710

K6 SS SCRAPER BLADE (OLD

#K6-502-S) 7

0004 LP000513 K6 DOWN DRAFT SS 17

0005 LP000512 K6 UP DRAFT SS 66

0006 K-315

K6 CONNECTING LINK FOR

DISCHARGE 3

0007 K-315-4

GATKE SLIDING DISCHARGE

LINK BUSHING 3

0008 K-314

K6 SLIDING DISCHARGE

RACK 3

0009 K-333 DISCHARGE VALVE BOOT 3

0010 LP000658

K6 SPINDLE SHAFT (304 SS)

(K6-508-S) 3

0011 K67-519 SPLIT SEAL 5

0012 LP000155 SHAFT SEAL RING 3

0013 LP000400

DISCHARGE VALVE STOP

BLOCK K5-355 37

0014 LP000739

S.S. DISCHARGE FLANGE

PLATES & SEAL ASSY 3

0015 K-506-S 30Mixing Blade SS PLOW 4

0016 FWSS304-

.625

5/8" SS FLATWASHERS 8

0017 HNSS304-

.625

5/8" 304SS HEX NUTS 8

0018 HHMSSS304-

.5X1.25

1/2" X 1-1/4" 304SS HEXBOLT 40

0019 FWZINC-.5 1/2" ZINC FLAT WASHER 40

0020 LP000703 K6 SS PLOW ARM

WELDMENT

0022 LP001553 DISCHARGE VALVE PINTLE

SHAFT

0023 LP000720 DISCHARGE VALVE TOP

PLATE (SS)

0024 NTE Shipping

2. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION FOR SOLE SOURCE BASED ON

CONTRACTOR’S UNIQUE QUALIFICATIONS OR NATURE OF THE

ACQUISITION

8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(B), "Only one source is capable of providing the supplies or services required at the level of quality required because the supplies or services are unique or highly specialized.”

The cement mixer parts must be provided by the original equipment manufacturer (OEM), Lancaster Products to run properly. The requested parts are for the K6 cement mixer machines that we currently own; the mixers play a critical role in our molding procedure. Other companies sell cement mixer parts for other cement mixer machines, but they are not compatible. Without the OEM replacement parts, NFPC run the risk of the mixers becoming inoperable. Due to proprietary manufactured parts, no other vendors or distributor can supply the required parts.

3. MARKET SURVEY

Due to uniqueness of the parts, the government would need to purchase directly from the OEM or an authorized distributer of the OEM. The government looked for alternative solution on July 1, 2024, however the contacted source, Mixers INC, was unresponsive.

4. ADDITIONAL FACTS

Kercher enterprises provided NFPC with a letter dated July 2, 2024, stating that Kercher is the sole source of parts, drawing, & engineering designs for any parts associated with the Lancaster Cement Mixer.

5. APPROVALS:

I certify that the statements and information provided above, are complete and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that the processing of this justification precludes the use of full and open competition.

Signature of Cognizant Requisition Originator Date

Signature of 1st Level Supervisor Date

Signature of Contracting Officer Date