SOLE SOURCE LETTER.pdf

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

The service or material listed on (Document number) 0082-3341 through 3347 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: ARC MACHINES, INC.

Manufacturer POC & Phone Nr. MARI COLIN (818) 896-9556 Mfr. Address 14320 ARMINTA STREET, PANORAMA CITY, CA 91402 Manufacturers Dealer/Rep MARI COLIN Dealer/Rep Address/Phone Number SAME AS ABOVE

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

QTY 3EA-M227 POWER SUPPLY, P/N: 13B270110-01,

QTY 3EA- M2X7CW COOLING UNIT TOP ASSY, P/N: 13B270112-04,

QTY 3EA- CABLE ASSY, P/N: 13B270807-01,

QTY 3EA- CABLE ASSY, P/N: 135575-01,

QTY 3EA- REMOTE PENDANT ASSY, P/N: 13B270108-02,

QTY 3EA- M227 HEADS-UP DISPLAY, P/N: 13B272500-01,

QTY 3EA- CABLE, GROUND C-CLAMP, P/N: 13B270805-01.

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.

SHOP 26 CURRENTLY USES ARC MACHINES, INC. POWER SOURCES, WELD HEADS, WATER COOLERS, CABLES, AND ACCESSORIES FOR PRODUCTION WELDING. THIS POWER SUPPLY AND THE ACCESSORIES MEET THE CRITERIA FOR WORK IN PROGRESS AND FUTURE PLANNED WORK AND MUST BE COMPATIBLE WITH EXISTING

ARC MACHINES INC. EQUIPMENT IN USE.

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

CHECK & FILL IN ALL APPLICABLE BLANKS BELOW

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.

SHOP 26 USES ARC MACHINES, INC. WELD HEADS, POWER SUPPLIES, AND ACCESSORIES FOR TRAINING AND PRODUCTION WORK. THE REQUESTED EQUIPMENT IS COMPATIBLE WITH OWNED ARC MACHINES, INC.

EQUIPMENT AND WILL BE USED IN CONJUNCTION.

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

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

X Other information to support a sole-source buy:

POWER SUPPLY AND ACCESSORIES MUST BE COMPATIBLE WITH EXISTING ARC MACHINES, INC. EQUIPMENT

ALREADY IN USE AT PSNS.

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.

Signature Activity

Contracting Officer Signature Date_

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

06/04/2020