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JUSTIFICATION FOR SOLE SOURCE (SAP <$250k) Ref: FAR 13.106 and NAVSUP 4200.85D Chapter 5 Para. 2.b.(5)

The service or material listed on (Document numbers: 32220155 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: Amron international, inc.

Manufacturer POC & Phone Nr: Michael Vedra, 760-208-6527 Mfr. Address: 1380 Aspen way Vista, California 92081-8349 Manufacturers Dealer/Rep:

_ __Description of the item or service required, the estimated cost, and required delivery date.

3 EA. 350 4 part umbilical (dive equipment), p/n: DSLS2-XX0X22MN40-350

Need date: 01/10/24 (20 week lead time)

__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.

This particular part number for diving umbilicals must be sole sourced due to the fact they specifically work with the existing diving equipment they operate. They connect to communication, air, lighting, etc. it s very important this support equipment matches and is able to be used together. This request was to replace 3 EA. umbilicals that are damaged and can no longer be used. This equipment must conform to: U.S NAVY DIVING UMBILICALS TECHNICAL MANUAL; SS521-AH-PRO-010 REV 3. This part number meets that requirement.

____The requested material or service represents the minimum requirements of the government

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_ __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.

The 3 EA. umbilicals requested are direct replacements from an existing diving system. They must be compatible with the existing system already approved and in place.

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

__X__ for existing brand name equipment.

____Other information to support a sole-source buy:

The 3 EA. umbilicals requested are direct replacements from an existing diving 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.

Contracting Officer Signature________________________________ Date__________________

FISCPS 4200/180 (Rev. 10/1/10)