KO_SOLE_SOURCE_JUSTIFICATION.pdf

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

The service or material listed on (Document number) 81494530 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: GRÄCO OHIO INC.

Manufacturer POC & Phone Nr. 1-800-7461334

Mfr. Address 8400 PORT JACKSON AVE NW.

Manufacturers Dealer/Rep_ENVIRONMENTAL SPRAY SYSTEMS, INC .

Dealer/Rep Address/phone Number_ ERIC ALBERTSON 1-760-2240582

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

GRÄCO Fluid Automated F4-55 System is an automated flow machine that mixes LSR and pushes into injection molding machine to produce molded parts to support nuclear tooling. Cost of unit and accessories, To Include :

1 ea: Flow meter controlled 1 : 1 Mix Ratio 55 gallon meter mix Module set of two (2) Wiper Platens for use with 20 liter pails SK556 Barrel Stack manifold with shut off valves, single pass stainless 12 element

Sm327-12 Mixer, Sm327-WJ Mixwer Water jacket and 3 solenoid valve kit 1 ea: SA921-G Fluid Regulator (3/4" NPT threads) with 1-500 PSI range and isolated Pressure Guage 1 ea: SÄ925-1A Fluid Filter assembly (3/4" NPT threads) , with multiple micron-rated screens for small particulate removal I ea: 25A105 Il-liter Color Tank Kit 1 ea: 25Ä108 Color Inj ector Kit

16U448 Stainless Braided Blue Polyeolefin Coated PTFE 3/8" x 16.42 ft hose, 2500 PSI working pressure 1 ea: 24R217 Stainless Braided White Polyolefin coated PTFE 3/4" x 13 ft hose with 3500 PSI working pressure

16 V115 stainless Braided Black Polyolefin coated PTFE 3/4" x 13 ft hose with 3500 PSI working pressure 1 ea: start up assistance and training for user and maintenance personnel

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 .

Add on Meter Mix Dispensing Supply Unit must be manufactured to OEM specifications, within engineered tolerance, and manufactured out of OEM material selection to fit into exiting machine casting, connect to existing OEM components, and not degrade to due improper material selection. This unit will easily attach to Arburg Molding Machine currently in Bldg 431 (#61594530) . Cost is less than other vendors. Familiarity with manufacturer equipment and manuals will make a smooth transition to this additional equipment for both end user and maintenance personnel. Adjustments to and cleaning of machine and parts are easily done, easily accessible. Mixers and pumps work in tandom with acceptable liquid silicone rubber.

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

CHECK & FILL IN ALL APPLICABLE BLANKS BELOW

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.

Graco Fluid Automation F4-55 System

Material will feed through braided hoses that will quickly and easily connect with machine fittings on unit currently in house . Controls and monitors will work together on this unit and machine currently in house. Two part material is metered in such a way that it mixes in correct ratio to produce acceptable products, also giving the option of a color to be added via color tank via a third line . Filters will keep material free of debris until it enters the mold. Regulators keep material at a steady pressure which affords consistent parts thereby reducing rework and waste .

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

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

Other information to support a sole-source buy:

1 CERTIFY THAT STATEMENTS CHECKED, AND INFORMATION PROVIDED ABOVE, ARE COMPLETE AND CORRECT

TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE AND DO NOT CONTAIN CLASSIFIED INFORMATION. 1 1-NDERSTÄND THAT THE PROCESSING OF THIS SOLE-SOURCE JUSTIFICATION PRECLUDES THE USE OF FULL AND OPEN

COMPETITION .

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