SOLE SOURCE_Redacted.pdf

JUSTIFICATION FOR SOLE SOURCE ($5k-$250k)

Ref: FAR 13.106(b)

The service or material listed on (Document number 32086200 – 32086202) 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: EFD Induction

Mfr. Address - 31511 Dequindre Rd I Madison Heights, MI 48071

Phone Number - 248 658 0722

_X_Description of the item or service required, the estimated cost, and required delivery date. (

_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. –

EFD Induction is the only source found through research that supplies this model of machine and the coils used with it to successfully de-bond SHT tile. Additionally it is the only unit safety approved by C/106 for this purpose.

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

Shop 75 currently has (2) Minac 50/80 Kw SM Induction Machines in use. The process for use has been developed around the specified performance of this machine. Shop 75 has conducted training on this specific model and is familiar with all safety and specific operational requirements.

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

The coils are proprietary to EFD Induction machine model Minac 50/80Kw

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

_X_Other information to support a sole-source buy:

Shop 75 would like to acquire (1) more of these machines (With NRTL and 8” coils) to use for material removal and to meet production demand for this specific process owned by Shop 75. The specific process was developed around the operational requirements and limits of this exact particular model and the coils that are used with it.

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.

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Contracting Officer Signature Date

DLA Maritime Puget Sound Justification for Sole Source

05/21/2018