Sole Source Justification Redacted for N4523A-3180-6930-6931.pdf

JUSTIFICATION FOR SOLE SOURCE ($5k-$250k) Ref: FAR 13.106(b)

The service or material listed on JML 31806930 and 31806931 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: Zetec______________________________________________________ Manufacturer POC & Phone Nr.__Kevin Archer, 425.974.2654_________________ Mfr. Address: 8226 Bracken Place SE, Suite 100 Snoqualmie, WA 98065______ Manufacturers Dealer/Rep_________NA______________________________________ Dealer/Rep Address/Phone Number__________________________________________

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

Code 135 requests DLA to purchase 14 carrying cases (P/N 10059518 and 10059519) provided by Zetec for existing eddy current 3D/4D inspection acquisition equipment to help protect the equipment during transport to job sites and during storage.

required delivery date is September 30, 2023.

_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.

The existing Zetec eddy current 3D/4D acquisition systems that C/135 is requesting the carrying cases for is used to conduct eddy current inspection on critical ship s steam plant condenser tubing. The estimated cost of the eddy current acquisitions systems is over $300,000. This equipment must be protected from damage to ensure it functions correctly to allow C/135 to provide accurate test results of condenser condition. C/135 recently obtained four of the cases requested through a purchase of two new eddy current inspection systems, and it has been determined that these cases are well designed and will provide the necessary protection required to keep the sensitive equipment from damage in storage and during transport. These cases have cut outs designed for each component of the 3D/4D eddy current system. Also, these cases will be able to be lowered into the engineering spaces on the carriers and the submarines through the typical hull cuts for equipment access. In addition, the design of the cases allow the components to be positioned in such a way to allow safe removal of heavier components to prevent employee injury.

_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. Describe the equipment you have now and how the new item/service must coordinate, connect, or interface with the existing system.

The carrying cases requested must allow each component of the existing eddy current 3D/4D acquisitions systems to fit snugly to prevent the components from shifting during transport and with sufficient deparation to prevent contact with each other and potential damage during transport.

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

Zetec has the proprietary rights to the design of the existing 3D/4D eddy current inspection acquisition system.

for existing brand name equipment.

_ _ Other information to support a sole-source buy:

JUSTIFICATION FOR SOLE SOURCE ($5k-$250k) Ref: FAR 13.106(b)

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_

DLA Maritime Puget Sound Justification for Sole Source 05/21/2018

07/07/2023