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JUSTIFICATION FOR SOLE SOURCE (SAP <$150k) Ref: FAR 13.106 and NAVSUP 4200.85D Chapter 5 Para. 2.b.(5)

8The service or material listed on (Document number) 2159-3506 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: AKO INC. TORQUE SPECIALTIES (61015) Manufacturer POC & Phone Nr. POC: Bill Parker @ 860-298-9765 Mfr. Address 50 BAKER HOLLOW ROAD // WINDSOR, CONN 06095 Manufacturers Dealer/Rep AKO INC. TORQUE SPECIALTIES (61015) Manufacturers Dealer/Rep Bill Parker Dealer/Rep Address/Phone Number Ph: 860-298-9765 ext-111 Cell: 860-787-0096 _

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

Qty 2 each AKO INC. TORQUE SPECIALTIES (61015) Model TSD 20035-HT-4K ALT. DESC: 20K FT.LB. Hydraulic Wrench Test and Calibration System (Range 0 to 20,000 LBFT). System consists of calibration standards models: TSD20035 System Cabinet (qty 1), TSD20041 Test Stand (qty 1), TSD20011 Torque Transducer (qty 2), TSD4011 Torque Transducer (qty 2), TSD6500 Digital Torque Indicator (qty 4) and other various adapters and components listed on system configuration document.

Torque Transducers and matched indicators to come with Accredited ISO 17025 calibrations. Refer to quote #:6122 Cost:

$60,200.00 each (Total cost: $120,400.00) RDD 20 SEP 2022

_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 AKO Inc. Torque Specialties (61015) is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM)of Model TSD 20035-HT-4K (20K FT.LB. Hydraulic Wrench Test and Calibration System (Range 0 to 20,000 LBFT) is utilized in a Navy Calibration Procedure for the calibration of a wide variety of torque test measurement and diagnostic equipment (TMDE) in support of PSNS and Fleet assets. The components of the TSD 20035-HT-4K are listed as the authorized standards in NAVSEA OD 48939 Navy Calibration Equipment (NCE) Publication. IAW OPNAVINST 3960.16b para 6x, Only equipment listed in the NCE can be used to perform calibrations. AKO Inc. Torque Specialties (61015) is the original equipment manufacturer and the only authorized manufacturer for this model TSD 20035-HT-4K // 20K FT.LB. Hydraulic Wrench Test and Calibration System.

_X The requested material or service represents the minimum requirements of the

Government The AKO Inc. Torque Specialties (61015) Model TSD 20035-HT-4K will be used in and operated in a Navy Calibration Lab to calibrate standard and working torque measuring tools aka test measurement and diagnostic equipment (TMDE). This requested Model TSD 20035-HT-4K is a NAVSEA 04 TMDE approved Calibration Standard. This AKO Inc. Torque Specialties (61015) Model TSD 20035-HT-4K and NAVSEA 04 TMDE approved Calibration Standard will become part of existing PSNS and IMF (Shop 52 Calibration Lab KBS) Measurement Calibration Standards Equipment. Specific calibration equipment that support devices and equipment located at PSNS and IMF, Everett, and Japan locations as well as essential to the support of Naval Fleet Forces and their assets. No other NAVSEA 04 TMDE approved Calibration Standard is available to the PSNS&IMF Calibration Laboratory to perform these requirements.

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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 AKO Inc. Torque Specialties (61015) model TSD20035 is the NAVSEA authorized calibration system for calibration of mechanical and hydraulic torque wrenches of which PSNS & IMF has numerous models on inventory. The AKO Inc. Torque Specialties (61015) Model TSD 20035-HT-4K is designed to work specifically and in conjunction with already owned calibration standards to provide traceable and accurate torque measuring equipment for the calibrations of various torque tools for the U.S. Navy owned torque devices (to include mechanical and hydraulic torque wrenches) and equipment located locally and abroad. This model TSD20035 will become part of an approved/existing calibration equipment (a.k.a.

form, fit and function) essential to keep the fleet afloat and personnel safe.

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

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

X Other information to support a sole-source buy:

The sole source is submitted to ensure that exact model (TSD 20035-HT-4K) and manufacturer (AKO Inc. Torque Specialties (61015)) are purchased without substitution due to the item’s end use being a calibration standard. Actual source of procurement is not being limited, only model (item #), and manufacturer.

Note: AKO Inc. Torque Specialties (61015) Model TSD 20035-HT-4K is unavailable via Naval Stock System.

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.

Activity: PSNS & IMF Shop 52 Calibration Lab /Code 136.3 SCHOOS.ANDERSON.C.116157188

Digitally signed by

SCHOOS.ANDERSON.C.1161571888

Shop 52 Calibration Lab /Code 136.3 Metrology Plannerman Signature: Date: 2022.06.09 09:33:29 -07'00' Anderson Schoos

Date:09 JUN 2022

Contracting Officer Signature Date FISCPS 4200/180 (Rev. 10/1/10)