Sole Source Justification_Redacted.pdf

CONDEPT 4200.008 (REV. 2-2026)

SSJ No.:

SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION UNDER SIMPLIFIED PROCEDURES FOR

CERTAIN COMMERCIAL ITEMS IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL

ACQUISITION REGULATION (FAR) PART 12

On the basis of the following justification, I hereby approve the use of a sole source proposed contractual action pursuant to the authority of – 41 U.S.C. 1901.

Procurement Request Number:

1. Agency and Contracting Activity

Naval Sea Systems Command contracting activity Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility/Northwest Regional Maintenance Center, Bremerton, WA proposes to enter into a sole source contract with Bermingham Controls, Inc., 11144 Business Circle, Cerritos CA, 90703-5523 using simplified procedures under FAR 12.102.

2. The nature and/or description of the action being approved.

The contemplated action for approval is the award of a sole source contract to Bermingham Controls for off site technical representative repairs, replacement parts, overhaul and test four (4)

ea. Leslie Valves Model PTLHNS-2 assemblies in accordance with (IAW) Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) standards, IAW proprietary drawing and specifications. Bermingham Controls Leslie Valve Model PTLHNS-2; is the OEM and is the only source with drawing and specifications to restore the Leslie Valves to the OEM standard.

3. A description of the supplies and/or services required, including the delivery schedule and/or the period of performance (inclusive of all option periods), and the estimated dollar value of the acquisition.

PSNS&IMF, in support of a US NAVY USS NIMITZ class aircraft carrier, as part of ship repair and maintenance, requires OEM repairs/overhaul to four (4) ea. Leslie Valves Model PTLHNS-2 assemblies. Bermingham is to perform the OEM technical repair; provide all parts and supplies;

the Government furnished property Leslie values will be shipped to contractor for overhaul repairs. All repairs must be completed and unit successfully restored and tested by 10/30/2026 to return the ship back to the Fleet and meet mission scheduling.

The Government’s minimum needs have been verified by the certifying technical and requirements personnel.

4. The statutory authority permitting sole source.

41 U.S.C. 1901: Simplified acquisition procedures (FAR 12.102).

5. A statement demonstrating the unique qualifications of the proposed contractor or the nature of the action requiring use of authority.

CONDEPT 4200.008 (REV. 2-2026) 2

Bermingham Controls is the only Leslie Valve Factory authorized by OEM and the only company that holds proprietary rights, as well as required expertise for delivery and performance of the required service. It is the only company with access to the applicable OEM drawings, OEM parts, and proprietary information required for servicing the Leslie Valves Model PTLHNS-2 assemblies; 1MS-V446A, 1MS-V446B, 2MS-V446A and 2MS-V446B and Leslie Valves Model PLHNS-3 assemblies; 1MS-1V454, 1MS-4V454, 2MS-2V454 and 2MS-3V454.

Proprietary data includes design, drawings, tolerances, and materials for repair, replacement, and maintenance of the Leslie Valves.

6. A description of efforts made to ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential sources as possible, including whether a notice was or will be publicized as required by part 5 and, if not, which exception under part 5 applies.

IAW FAR Part 5, this requirement will be synopsized on SAM.gov publicizing the Government’s intent to sole source. No additional efforts were made as Bermingham Controls is the only Leslie Valve Factory authorized by OEM and the only company that holds proprietary rights.

7. The anticipated dollar value of the proposed acquisition, including options if applicable, and a determination by the contracting officer that the anticipated cost to the government will be fair and reasonable.

The Contracting Officer has determined the anticipated cost to the Government of the supplies/services covered by this sole source document will be fair and reasonable.

8. A description of the market research conducted and the results or the reason market research was not conducted.

Market research finds that Bermingham Controls is the only source available to complete the requirements of this contract. Previous notices of intent to sole source have not revealed any additional companies indicating capability to perform this work.

9. Any other facts supporting the use of sole source.

N/A.

10. A listing of the sources, if any, that expressed, in writing, an interest in the acquisition.

None to date.

11. A statement of any actions the agency will take to remove or overcome any future barriers to competition.

For the reasons discussed above, PSNS&IMF has no plans to compete future contracts for the types of supplies/services covered by this document. If another potential source emerges, PSNS&IMF will assess whether competition for future requirements is feasible.