Sole Source Justification Memo_Redacted.pdf

JUSTIFICATION FOR SOLE SOURCE (SAP <$250k)

Ref: FAR 13.106 and NAVSUP 4200.85D Chapter 5 Para. 2.b.(5) The service or material listed on (Document numbers: 21800157, 21800158, 21800159, 21800160, 21800161) 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: Measurement Systems International (MSI) Manufacturer POC & phone Nr: Sue Radowick, 206-433-0199 Mfr. Address: 19201 62nd Ave South Kent, WA 98032 Manufacturers dealer/rep: Sue Radowick, 206-433-0199

_ X__Description of the item or service required, the estimated cost, and required delivery date:

C/740 SPS tool room is requesting 10 EA. replacement MSI load cell READOUTS, first line item (21800157) is the readout meter itself, the other part numbers are support equipment needed with the meters for operation, they make a complete readout system.

(JMLs 21500158-21800161)

10 EA. MSI-9850 hand held load meter, P/N: 162041, cost: A

10 EA. MSI-9850 Tote, P/N: 137375, cost:

10 EA. Cable Assembly output for MSI-

10 EA. Port-A-Weigh battery charger for MSI 9850, P/N: 138006, 10 EA. Antenna for load cell, P/N: 143283, $

Total cost for 10 EA. Loadcell readouts and support equipment:

Required delivery date: 8/15/22

__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.

C/740 requires 10 EA. Replacement MSI load cell hand held readouts for Critical path/Special service lifting and handling operations. We are replacing existing ones of the same model because we have 10 EA. Readouts in our inventory that will be surveyed out for various calibrations issues. These MSI readouts are necessary to control our current MSI crane scale (load cells) systems. They must be replaced to keep our systems in working condition; they must be replaced with MSI brand equipment.

Other brand hand held readouts will not work with our load cells. If we receive different model/brand handheld readouts, they will not sync with our systems and cannot be used.

____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.

C/740 uses MSI crane scales and all replacement support equipment (readouts) must be purchased from the OEM (MSI) for them to operate.

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

__X__ equipment.

This request is for 10 EA. Replacement readouts for MSI brand load cells that already exist in our SPS tool room inventory for waterfront use.

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

09/10/2022