Sole Source Justification signed_Redacted.pdf

NSWCCD Sole Source/Brand Name Justification SAT rev 1 Effective September 2020

USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION LESS THAN

SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD MEMO

FROM: Code 613

CODE:

SUBJECT: Sole Source/Brand Name Justification / Limited Source Justification for Use of Other than Full &

Open Competition for an Acquisition under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT)

I. BACKGROUND

1. FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) states for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold, Contracting Officers may solicit from one source if the Contracting Officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available.

2. As required by FAR 13.106-3(b)(3)(i), this memorandum explains the absence of competition for this acquisition, as only one source will be solicited for this requirement (or for a portion of the requirement) and the requirement is not expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

3. This memorandum is derived from Enclosure 3, Department of Navy Simplified Acquisition Procedures Guide (April 2018) and is only applicable to acquisitions under the SAT.

II. DESCRIPTION OF ITEM OR SERVICE (include manufacture/sole source name and address) The Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock, Code 613, requires an effort for labor associated with the conversion coating applied through a disposable wipe technology and testing conducted in N0016721P0250. The

The manufacturer should use the prototype product through the Impregnation of a conversion coating for corrosion protection using the Chemeon TCP-HF or e-TCP onto the non-hazardous wipe material developed in the contract. The contractor shall provide 500 , demonstrate the ability to scale up (multiple wipes) with the same integrity of the successful testing results and demonstrate its performance by conducting tests of the wipes on both steel and aluminum alloy 6x12 inch panels (3 panels each) compared to liquid product. The estimated total contract value is

MANUFACTURER: CHEMEON Surface Technology ADDRESS: 2241 Park Place, Suite B, Minden, Nevada 89423

PHONE: (775) 782-8324

POC: Sjon Westre, Ph.D.

III. BASIS FOR DETERMINATION FOR USE OF OTHER THAN FULL & OPEN COMPETITION

Chemeon was discovered through laboratory testing of wide selection of commercially available conversion coatings. The products were selected through internet search and consultation with subject matter experts.

A. BRAND NAME:

Item required must be a brand name product, or feature of a product, particular to one manufacturer.

1. Restrictive Rights: The source has established proprietary rights, limited rights in data, patent rights, copyrights, or secret processes in the item or service required.

NSWCCD Sole Source/Brand Name Justification SAT rev 1 Effective September 2020

2. Exclusive Licensing Agreements: The item or service is only available from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM).

3. Other Reasons:.

B. SOLE SOURCE (select all that apply)

1. Restrictive Rights: The source has established proprietary rights, limited rights in data, patent rights, copyrights, or secret processes in the item or service required.

The liquid conversion coating is a proprietary solution available on the commercial market solely from Chemeon.

Chemeon developed a wipe using their coating under N0016721P0250 and other companies would need to repeat

2. Exclusive Licensing Agreements: The item or service is only available from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), or there is only one authorized distributor or technical representative for the OEM.

3. Other Reasons: Chemeon is the only company with the knowledge to develop a prototype product through the impregnation of a liquid conversion coating into a disposable wipe for corrosion protection, testing and evaluation.

IV. CERTIFICATIONS & APPROVALS

A. Technical/Requirements Certification: I certify that the facts and representation under my cognizance, which are included in this justification, are complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.