Sole Source Justification Memo_Redacted.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) 2216-3503 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: ACCUMAC TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION Manufacturer POC & Phone Nr. FRANK LIU com: 480-634-0603 Mfr. Address 90 NORTH WILLIAM DILLARD DRIVE C-107 // GILBERT, AZ 85233 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.

Qty 3 each Accumac Technology (Cage:7SHE7) model: AM1880 Platinum Resistance Thermometers with ISO 17025/NVLAP Accredited Calibrations. Cost each: Each. Total cost: $ RDD:

20 Sep 2022.

_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.

The Accumac Technology model: AM1880 Platinum Resistance Thermometer is utilized in multiple Navy Calibration Procedures for the calibration of a wide variety of temperature specific test measurement and diagnostic equipment (TMDE). The AM1880 is listed as an authorized calibration standard in NAVSEA OD 48939 Navy Calibration Equipment (NCE) Publication. IAW OPNAVINST 3960.16b para ) 6x, only equipment listed in the NCE can be used to perform calibrations.

Accumac Technology (Cage:7SHE7) is the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and the only authorized manufacturer for this AM1880 Platinum Resistance Thermometer.

_X___The requested material or service represents the minimum requirements of the Government

This Primary Calibration Standard model AM1880 Platinum Resistance Thermometer supports calibration of various temperature measuring test instruments for PSNS (N4523A) and PSNS supported Fleet Activities and is the Primary NAVSEA 04 TMDE approved Calibration Standard for performing these calibrations.

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_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.

This model AM1880 Platinum Resistance Thermometer is approved to work specifically in conjunction with already owned measurement and temperature calibration standards for the calibrations of various U.S. Navy owned temperature/thermal measurement equipment located locally and abroad. The model AM1880 Platinum Resistance Thermometer will become part of the approved/existing PSNS and IMF (Shop 52 Calibration Lab KBS) Temperature Measurement Calibration Standards Equipment (a.k.a. form, fit and function). This calibration equipment is essential to keep the fleet afloat and personnel safe that support temperature/thermal measuring equipment located at PSNS and IMF, San Diego, Everett, and Japan locations.

Calibrated temperature/thermal Measurement Equipment is essential to the support of Naval Fleet Forces.

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

__X for existing brand name equipment.

__X__Other information to support a sole-source buy:

The sole source is submitted to ensure that the exact model AM1880 Platinum Resistance Thermometer with ISO 17025/NVLAP Accredited Calibrations (temperature range from -196 to 661 °C, Fixed Point (LN2, Hg, TPW, Sn, Zn,AL)) and MFR (Accumac Technology (Cage:7SHE7)) are purchased without substitution due to item end use being a calibration standard.

This model is listed in the NCE as a model AM1880 Platinum Resistance Thermometer.

Actual source of procurement is not being limited, only model and manufacturer.

Note Accumac Technology (Cage:7SHE7) model: AM1880 Platinum Resistance Thermometer is unavailable via Naval Stock System.

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__________________ FISCPS 4200/180 (Rev. 10/1/10)

8/9/2022