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

The service or material listed on (Document number) 5198-3501 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: AA GAGE LLC (Cage 12YK8) (Formally A.G. DAVIS AA GAGE (Cage 70034)) Manufacturer POC & Phone Nr. Greg Chapman (586) 977-9000 // FAX: (586) 977-9190 Mfr. Address 43754 Merrill Road // Sterling Heights, MI 48314-2172 Manufacturers Dealer/Rep AA GAGE LLC (Cage 12YK8) Dealer/Rep Address/Phone Number Greg Chapman @ (586) 977-9000 // EMAIL:greg@aagage.com

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

Qty 1 each AA GAGE model: R- ROTARY INDEX TABLE). . RDD:

20 Sep 2025.

_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 AA GAGE model: R- (ALT DESC:MODEL A "ROTARY INDEX TABLE ) is utilized in multiple Navy Calibration Procedures for the calibration of a wide variety of measuring and dimensional test measurement and diagnostic equipment (TMDE). The model R-11562 is listed as an authorized standard in the NAVSEA OD 48939 Navy Calibration Equipment Publication (NCE). IAW OPNAVINST 3960.16c para 5p, only equipment listed in the NCE can be used to perform calibrations. AA GAGE is the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and the only authorized manufacturer for this model: R-

(aka MODEL A "ROTARY INDEX TABL .

_X___The requested material or service represents the minimum requirements of the Government

This Primary Calibration Standard model R- (aka MODEL A "ROTARY INDEX TABL supports calibration of various optical, dimensional, and measuring test instruments for PSNS (N4523A) and PSNS supported Fleet Activities and is the Primary NAVSEA 09 MM (METCAL) in subsection TMDE approved Calibration Standards for performing these calibrations.

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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.

This item (R- (aka MODEL A "ROTARY INDEX TABL ) is designed to work specifically in conjunction with already owned measurement and optical/dimensional calibration standards for the calibrations of various U.S. Navy owned optical/dimensional and measurement equipment located locally and abroad. The requested indexing table (R-11562) is the approved calibration standard used in accordance with (IAW) various Naval Instrument Calibration Procedures. The requested model R-11562 will become part of the approved/existing PSNS and IMF (Shop 52 Calibration Lab KBS) Optical, Dimensional, and Measurement Calibration Standards Equipment (a.k.a. form, fit and function). This calibration equipment is essential to keep the fleet afloat and personnel (civilians and Sailors) safe. i.e. fleet personnel (civilians and Sailors) that support and use measuring and optical/dimensional equipment located at PSNS and IMF Bremerton, San Diego, Everett, Guam, and Japan locations. Calibrated Optical, Dimensional and Measurement Equipment (or TMDE) is essential to the support of Naval Fleet Forces.

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

for existing brand name equipment.

__X__Other information to support a sole-source buy:

The sole source is submitted to ensure that exact model (R- TABLE (aka MODEL A "ROTARY INDEX TABL and its MFR (AA GAGE (Cage 12YK8)) are purchased without substitution due to item end use being a vetted/approved calibration standard. Actual source of procurement is not being limited, only model, and manufacturer.

Note: AA GAGE model: R- ROTARY INDEX TABLE) 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.

Contracting Officer Signature Date _________________

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