SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION_Redacted.pdf

JUSTIFICATION FOR SOLE SOURCE ($15K-$350K)

Ref: FAR 13.106-1(b)

The service or material listed on (Document number) 61288700 thru 8703 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: Struers Manufacturer POC & Phone Number Mfr. Address 24766 Detroit Road 44145 Westlake Cleveland, OH 44145 Manufacturers Dealer/Rep Dealer/Rep Address/Phone Number

X Description of the item or service required, the estimated cost, and required delivery date.

Citopress-30 50mm Compression Mounting press capable of mounting metallic samples in phenolic resin, utilized for preparing welds and other metallographic specimens per LP-003;

replacement for broken press. Estimated cost is , RDD: 8-10 weeks upon order completion.

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.

All major manufacturers of metallography equipment have been used at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard over the last 20 years. Supporting the weld schools and C/138 weld procedure development, the suite of metallography equipment is used daily. Struers mounting presses have proven to be the most durable and longest lasting of any manufacturer (LECO, Buehler, ATM, etc) outlasting other brands by 2x-3x the expected lifespan. For this reason, Struers cito-press is the only responsible choice for PSNS to save money and reduce downtime.

X The requested material or service represents the minimum requirements of the Government.

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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.

This sample mounting press is an accessory component to an existing repertoire of cutting and polishing equipment used in the preparation of metallographic specimens. The dimensions of the press will allow it to fit into the existing space without modification. 50mm mold size is the same size that current polishing equipment utilizes. The press does not require any separate cooling system allowing it to connect with the existing system.

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

X These are “direct replacements” parts/components for existing brand name equipment.

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.

Title Materials Engineering Branch

Contracting Officer Signature

Date_

DLA Weapons Support Puget Sound

10/16/2025