Sole Source Justification_Redacted.pdf

SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION

FOR SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITIONS

From: Code

To: Code 02 Simplified Acquisition Branch

Subj: SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION

1. DESCRIPTION OF REQUIRED SUPPLIES/SERVICES, ESTIMATED VALUE, AND

DELIVERY REQUIREMENTS

Code Branch in the Department of the Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division

(NSWCCD) is being funding by the to procure a CenterLine Ltd. portable cold spray unit. Procurement of the Centerline system is part of an overall effort to establish organic cold spray capability at NSWCCD.

The required features/services include the following:

1) SST Series PX 250 psi Cold Spray Portable Control System

2) Cold spray calibration package

3) Manual spray gun with straight nozzle adapter (2.5 mm orifice non-consumable); 15’ length (80 to 150 psi operation pressure

4) 90 deg nozzle adapter

5) EV straight nozzle adaptor

6) High spray booth (87” x 72” x 7.5’) with 42” x 72” back draft collector and 5000 CFM wet dust collection system

7) 5’ x 3’ custom table

8) UltiFlow nozzle 120 mm; operational pressure 110 to 150 psi

9) UltiLife nozzle 120 mm; operational pressure 80 to 150 psi

10) EV UltiLife nozzle 120 mm; operational pressure 150 to 250 psi

11) Air Filter Pack; 40 dew point, 20 x 2 micron

12) Step down transformer 480 to 240 single phase

13) Installation and training (3 days)

The estimated cost of the work is approximately . The work needs to be accomplished within of contract award.

Manufacturer:

CenterLine Ltd. Supersonic Spray Technologies Division,

2. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION FOR SOLE SOURCE BASED ON

CONTRACTOR’S UNIQUE QUALIFICATIONS OR NATURE OF THE ACQUISITION

The supply and services necessary to establish portable cold spray technology can only be provided by one firm. The CenterLine Ltd. portable unit is a handheld system designed specifically for portability and versatility. The CenterLine Ltd. portable unit is a manual system that enables both shipboard and field cold spray repair. Although other cold spray systems are available, CenterLine Ltd has the only commercially available portable system that has specific capabilities and features as noted in section one. As previously noted, funding was provided specifically for the purchase of a CenterLine Ltd. system.

3. MARKET SURVEY

An online market research was conducted in October 2019 for low-pressure cold spray systems.

Five companies were identified that could provide these systems:

. CenterLine Ltd. is the only company that offers a manual portable low pressure cold spray system that enables both shipboard and field repair.

The other available low-pressure system from , a fully enclosed stand-alone system with an integrated robot is specifically designed for use in a shop environment. The system is not intended for manual operation thus shipboard and field applications are not feasible.

are high-pressure cold spray systems. Like the system, these robotic units are not portable and are intended for use in a shop environment.

4. CUSTOMER SIGNATURE:

I certify that the statements and information provided above, are complete and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that the processing of this sole source justification precludes the use of full and open competition.