SOLE SOURCE_Redacted.pdf

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

The service or material listed on (Document numbers) 4201-3511 and 4201-3512 are 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: Thunder Scientific Corporation (51528) Manufacturer POC & Phone Nr. Phone: (505) 265-8701 FAX: (505) 266-6203 Mfr. Address 623 Wyoming Blvd. S.E. // Albuquerque, NM 87123-3198 Manufacturers Dealer/Rep Thunder Scientific Corporation Dealer/Rep Address/Phone Number

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

Qty 2 each Thunder Scientific Corporation (51528) model 3920 LOW HUMIDITY GENERATION SYSTEMs.

Note: Qty 1 each on JML 4201-3511 (JON 9952-68-EQUP-H01) Note: Qty 1 each on JML 4201-3512 (JON 9951-68-9310-H01)

Note: This model is listed in the Naval Calibration Equipment NAVSEA OD48939 (NCE) as a model 3920 LOW HUMIDITY GENERATOR.

Reference quote: RDD: 20 Sep 2024.

_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 Thunder Scientific Corporation (51528) model 3920 LOW HUMIDITY GENERATION SYSTEM aka LOW HUMIDITY GENERATOR is authorized for use and utilized in Naval Calibration Labs using multiple Navy Instrument Calibration Procedures (ICPs) for the calibration of a wide variety of dew-point indicators (reading or reporting) test, measurement, and diagnostic equipment (TMDE). These dew-point calibrations are performed using the model 3920 LOW HUMIDITY GENERATION SYSTEM in the lab to insure traceable dew-point readings as well as dew-point reporting test, measurement, and diagnostic equipment (TMDE) are calibrated within required conditions/specifications.

The model 3920 is listed as an authorized standard in NAVSEA OD 48939 Navy Calibration Equipment (NCE) Publication. IAW OPNAVINST 3960.16b para 6X, only equipment listed in the NCE can be used to perform calibrations. Thunder Scientific Corporation (51528) is the original equipment manufacturer and the only authorized manufacturer for the model 3920 LOW

HUMIDITY GENERATION SYSTEM.

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

Government Each of the Thunder Scientific Corporation (51528) model 3920 LOW HUMIDITY GENERATION SYSTEM’s will be used in and operated in a Navy Calibration Lab (PSNS Cal Lab: designator KBS) to calibrate standard and working dew-point and humidity measuring tools aka test measurement and diagnostic equipment (TMDE).

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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.

These Thunder Scientific Corporation (51528) model 3920 LOW HUMIDITY GENERATION SYSTEMS will become part of an approved/existing calibration equipment (a.k.a. form, fit and function). This calibration equipment is essential to keep the fleet afloat and personnel safe that support electronic, electrical, and physical measuring equipment located at PSNS and IMF, San Diego, Everett, and Japan locations. Calibrated test measurement and diagnostic equipment (TMDE) is essential to the support of Naval Fleet Forces.

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

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

X Other information to support a sole-source buy:

NOTE; Thunder Scientific Corporation (51528) model 3920 LOW HUMIDITY GENERATION SYSTEM is not available via the stock system

NOTE; Thunder Scientific Corporation (51528) model 3920 LOW HUMIDITY GENERATION SYSTEM is available via GSA Contract# 47QSMS24D001M.

The sole source is submitted to ensure that exact model and MFR are purchased without substitution due to item end use being a calibration standard. Actual source of procurement is not being limited, only model and manufacturer.

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.

Signature Activity

Title_ Metrology Plannerman Date 24 JUL 2024

Contracting Officer Signature Date_

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