Sole Source Justification - Hydrostatic test stand.pdf
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This is a Justification for Sole Source (Less than SAT) procurement document submitted by the Navy for the acquisition of a Barbee 30000 psi Hydrostatic Test Unit, Manufacturer Part Number HSC-3072-RD10, from A Barbee Company located at 8780 Technology Way, Reno, NV 89521. The manufacturer's point of contact is Chris Dowd at 1*6193453117. The document provides the contracting rationale for a single-source procurement without full and open competition.
The procurement supports critical Navy maintenance operations by acquiring specialized high-pressure hydrostatic testing equipment required to perform safety and structural integrity testing on flexible hose assemblies and piping systems for Naval vessels at pressures up to 30,000 PSI. The equipment is essential for maintenance and readiness programs ensuring all fluid and pneumatic systems conform to strict naval safety and operational standards prior to platform deployment. The justification asserts that no substitutes or viable alternatives exist due to the equipment's unique technical specifications and the Navy's existing standardized training and logistical support infrastructure built around Barbee Test equipment. Key justifications for sole source procurement include: the material represents minimum government requirements; the equipment must be compatible with existing Navy systems; reduced training requirements since Navy technicians are already trained on Barbee equipment; established logistics support with existing technical data and maintenance procedures; absence of safe, authorized workarounds for testing classified or sensitive components; and the urgent operational need to maintain in-house testing capability to prevent fleet maintenance bottlenecks. The document indicates this requirement is categorized as urgent due to immediate backlogs of high-pressure hoses requiring certification and catastrophic safety risks associated with these systems, necessitating immediate in-house capability to keep naval assets operationally ready.
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JUSTIFICATION FOR SOLE SOURCE (Less than SAT)
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X The requested material or service represents the minimum requirements of the government.
X The material/service must be compatible in all aspects (form, fit and function) with existing systems presently installed/performing. Describe the equipment/function you have now and how the new item/service must coordinate, connect, or interface with the existing system.
A patent, copyright or proprietary data limits competition. The proprietary data is
These are “direct replacements” parts/components for existing equipment.
The Barbee Test HSC-3072-RD10 Hose Proof Tester is a highly standardized piece of support equipment within Navy maintenance communities. Utilizing this specific unit provides significant advantages:
Reduced Training Footprint: Navy technicians and operators are already trained on the operating principles, safety protocols, and controls of Barbee Test equipment. Procuring this model eliminates the need to develop new training curricula, preventing operator error when handling lethal pressures
(30,000 PSI).
Established Logistic Support: The Navy has existing technical data, maintenance procedures, and safety checklists optimized for Barbee Test equipment.
The Barbee Test HSC-30000psi Hose Proof Tester is a highly standardized piece of support equipment within Navy maintenance communities. Utilizing this specific unit provides significant d t
X Other information to support a sole source buy:
This requirement is categorized as urgent due to the immediate backlog of high-pressure hoses requiring certification, combined with the catastrophic safety risks associated with these systems.
No Viable Workarounds: There are no safe, authorized workarounds for testing hoses to 30,000 PSI. Outsourcing the testing of classified or sensitive components to commercial off-site facilities introduces unacceptable logistical delays, chain-of-custody risks, and potential security vulnerabilities.
Immediate Fleet Need: The current operational tempo requires an immediate, in-house capability to test, certify, and reinstall these hoses to keep naval assets in the fight. Any disruption to this capability creates a compounding bottleneck that affects multiple crews and scheduled operations.
TECHNICAL/REQUIREMENTS CERTIFICATION
I certify that the facts and representations under my cognizance which are included in this Justification and its supporting acquisition planning documents, except as noted herein are complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Technical/Requirements Cognizance:
CONTRACTING OFFICER APPROVAL
Upon the basis of the above justification, I hereby approve the solicitation of the proposed procurement(s) described herein from a single source.
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[Note that this page includes certification that the acquisition planning documents are complete and accurate. If a single individual has cognizance over both technical and requirements information included in the SSJ, use of only one signature line is encouraged and “Technical Cognizance:” and “Requirements Cognizance:” above the signature lines may also be deleted.]
CONTRACTING OFFICER APPROVAL
Upon the basis of the above justification, I hereby approve the solicitation of the proposed procurement(s) described herein from a single source.
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