Sole Source Signed_Redacted.pdf

This document is a Justification for Sole Source (Simplified Acquisitions) for a specialized towing hawser. The procurement is for a Towing Hawser 10" Circle (3 1/4" Diameter) by 900 yards, 12 Strand Plaited Polyester with custom 10" couplers spliced on each end. The total cost is $27,155.00, with a required delivery date (RDD) of 6 to 8 weeks. The document indicates that the supplies are being solicited on a sole source basis, with no available substitutes, specifically to meet the requirements of the Navy's INSURV (Inspection of Naval Ships and Underwater Research Vessel) standards. The procurement requires precise cutting and fitting to achieve the accurate 900-yard length, and is intended to support a specific naval logistics requirement at the NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center in Norfolk.