Sole Source Justification_Redacted.pdf

JUSTIFICATION FOR SOLE SOURCE ($5k-$250k) Ref: FAR 13.106(b)

The service or material listed on (Document number) 1350-2055,1350-2056 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: Sensors Northwest Manufacturer POC & Phone Nr. Jim Hampson (360)652-4206 cell :(206)406-1367 Mfr. Address 26910 92nd Ave NW, Suite C-5, PMB500, Stanwood, WA 98292 Manufacturers Dealer/Rep_________________________________________________ Dealer/Rep Address/Phone Number__________________________________________

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

EC Meters sensors capable of measuring thicknesses of non-conductive materials from diameter probe with Delrin protective cover and 9ft connection cable.

____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.

We have worked with Kaman Precision Measurement Co.and Eigel-Danielson, Inc. in the past. After contacting both companies, they are no longer able to provide sensors that work in the prescribed range. We have researched various ultra-sonic measurement companies and found that their systems will not read multi-layer composites within tolerances or accuracy.

____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.

____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:

There are very few businesses that require the degree of accuracy, at the 0-range. There are fewer companies that are willing to invest in building precise measurement tools without a market to sell to. The Navy has significant need for, and still invests in multi-layer composites, in construction and repair. No other technology delivers accuracy with the various new materials.

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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