Sole Source Justification sam.pdf

SSJ No: 25-36JA

SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION UNDER SIMPLIFIED PROCEDURES FOR

CERTAIN COMMERCIAL ITEMS IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL

ACQUISITION REGULATION (FAR) 13.5

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: S32931M1799

1. Agency and Contracting Activity

Naval Sea Systems Command contracting activity Northwest Regional Maintenance Center (NWRMC) /Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PSNS & IMF), Bremerton, WA proposes to enter a sole source contract with McManus Corporation, 18609 76TH Ave. Ste G. Lynwood, WA 98037-4149 using simplified procedures for certain commercial items included in FAR subpart 13.5.

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

Award Firm-Fixed price contract on a sole source basis for a non-personnel service contract to provide maintenance, repair and warranty work for Hanel vertical storage systems used to support Trident SSBN Refit evolutions to McManus Brothers, Inc.

3. 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.

The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform maintenance and repairs on 19 Hanel vertical storage systems. PSNS & IMF requires maintenance, repair and warranty work in Bangor, WA. The estimated Period of Performance (POP) shall be for one Base Year of 12 months and four 12-month option years. The Period of Performance is as follows:

Base Year: 25 September 2025 to 24 September 2026 Option Year I: 25 September 2026 to 24 September 2027 Option Year II: 25 September 2026 to 24 September 2027 Option Year III: 25 September 2027 to 24 September 2028 Option Year IV: 25 September 2028 to 24 September 2029

The estimated dollar value from the Independent Government Estimate is as follows:

Base Year Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026: $52,928.64

FY 2026-2027: $55,575.36

FY 2027-2028 $58,354.56

FY 2028-2029: $61,272.00

FY 2029-2030: $64,336.32

Total Cost: $292,466.88

4. The statutory authority permitting sole source.

10 U.S.C 3204 (a)(1) only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements (41 U.S.C. 1901 Per FAR 13.501).

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

All work is performed by a qualified factory trained service technician. The Hanel Vertical Storage and handling systems used for storage, protection and retrieval of material used to support Trident Refit evolutions. Vertical storage systems are unique and proprietary pieces of equipment utilized by various shops requiring Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) factory authorized technicians for safe maintenance, repairs and warranty work. McManus Brothers, Inc.

meets the quality of the required training and service technicians certified by the OEM Hanel Storage Systems and is the only company within the geographic region who has conveyed they can perform the needed maintenance. In addition, over the past five years McManus Brothers, Inc., has been awarded a contract spanning over the course of five years. The Contract Specialist posted a Notice of Intent to SAM.gov from August 16-22, 2025; no response from other companies were received.

6. A description of efforts made to ensure offers/quotes are solicited from as many potential sources as is practicable, including whether a notice was or will be publicized in FEDBIZOPPS (as required by FAR 5.2) and, if not, which exception under 5.202 applies.

A notice of intent to sole source was posted to SAM.gov from 16 August 2025 through 22 August 2025. No responses were received.

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 the sole source justification will be fair and reasonable.

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

Market research found the following previous contracts for the requirement: base contract (N4523A20D1303 and the accompanying task orders N4523A20F1350, N4523A21F1335, N4523A22F1356, N4523A23F1355, and N4523A25F1305). Upon Previous market research inquired on certified vendors within the United States capable of performing work and found that only certified factory trained service technicians under the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) were capable. The Customer attached a letter from the OEM stating that McManus Brothers, Inc. was authorized and certified to perform the work needed.

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

PSNS & IMF requires the Vertical storage system be maintained and repaired by the OEM factory authorized technicians. These systems require routine maintenance and timely periodic repairs to ensure materials are available as required to meet the needs of SSBN refit evolutions to not become a source of signal point failure.

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

No other sources have expressed interest in the Hanel Vertical Storage System maintenance and repair.

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

For the reasons set forth in Paragraph 5, PSNS & IMF has no plans at this time to complete future contracts for the types of supplies and services covered by this document. If another potential source emerges, PSNS & IMF will assess whether competition for future requirements is feasible.

Certification

Requirements Generator:

I certify that the facts and representations under my cognizance that are included in this justification and that form a basis for this justification are complete and accurate.

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Amy Dobbelaere, 31M Date Material Expeditor

Legal Review:

I reviewed this justification and find it to be legally sufficient.

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Contracting Officer:

I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

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