Sole Source Justification_Redacted.pdf

NSWCCD Sole Source/Brand Name Justification Under SAT Rev 3 Template Effective February 2023

MEMORANDUM FOR FILE

FROM:

CODE: 617

TO: Code 02 SUBJECT: Sole Source/Brand Name Justification / Limited Source Justification for Use of Other than Full &

Open Competition for an Acquisition under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT)

I. BACKGROUND

1. FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) states for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold, Contracting Officers may solicit from one source if the Contracting Officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available.

2. FAR 8.405-6(b)(1) states Brand name specifications shall not be used unless the particular brand name, market research similar products, or products lacking the particular feature, do not meet, or cannot be modified to meet, the

3. As required by FAR 13.106-3(b)(3)(i), this memorandum explains the absence of competition for this acquisition, as only one source will be solicited for this requirement (or for a portion of the requirement) and the requirement is not expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

4. This memorandum is derived from Enclosure 3, Department of Navy Simplified Acquisition Procedures Guide (April 2018) and is only applicable to acquisitions under the SAT.

II. DESCRIPTION OF ITEM OR SERVICE (include manufacture/sole source name and address) Code 617 requires the purchase NGD-9 A-side and B-side from Collins Aerospace in the following quantities as well as a DMTA Test Fee and climate controlled shipping:

NGD-9 A-side: 1,800 lbs (4 drums) NGD-9 B-side: 882 lbs (2 drums) DMTA Test Fee:

Shipping:

The material should be delivered and sotred in 55 gallon drums, and the material must pass the two-part material procurement spec defined in NAVSEA Drawing 690 6726599, Rev. A. 18 AUG 1995.. The requested delivery date is

MANUFACTURER: Collins Aerospace ADDRESS: 6061 Goodrich Blvd Jacksonville, FL 32226 U.S.A

PHONE: 904-716-9949

POC: John Rafferty, john.rafferty@collins.com

ESTIMATED TOTAL PRICE INCLUDING OPTIONS: $49,413

III. BASIS FOR DETERMINATION FOR USE OF OTHER THAN FULL & OPEN COMPETITION

NSWCCD Sole Source/Brand Name Justification Under SAT Rev 3 Template Effective February 2023

B. SOLE SOURCE (select all that apply)

1. Restrictive Rights: The source has established proprietary rights, limited rights in data, patent rights, copyrights, or secret processes in the item or service required.

Collins Aerospace owns the intellectual property associated with the NGD-9 formulation specification and has no authorized resellers. Proprietary formulated materials are required to maintain construction schedules of various Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E) products (such as polymer molds/components, surface treatment components, etc.) Projects included the support of the NAVSUP Organic Manufacturing Program. With the lapse of the material, a stop work situation preventing further work for Navy projects.

IV. CERTIFICATIONS & APPROVALS

A. Technical/Requirements Certification: I certify that the facts and representation under my cognizance, which are included in this justification, are complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.