SOLE SOURCE.pdf

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

The service or material listed on (Document number) 40768702 THRU 8704 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: Buehler Manufacturer POC & Phone Nr. +1(847)295-6500 Mfr. Address 41 Waukegan Road Lake Bluff, IL, 60044-1699

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

IsoMet High Speed Pro Precision Saw and accessories, _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.

2 kW motor, strongest on the market, will reduce the cut time without impacting the surface quality for a more efficient metallographic preparation evolution. Simple touch screen layout for quickly changing cut parameters. Active icons to visually represent machine parameters. To repeatedly perform a consistent cut, methods can be loaded and saved from the main screen. Automatic precision sectioning for consistent and repeatable results. Program serial sectioning to make multiple cuts at a time. In seconds adjust your sample placement with the rapid rail and vising system. Visually align cuts with ease using the laser. 2 micron precision cut alignment. Cut delicate samples with precise accuracy. Minimizes damage to system and sample with SmartCut� by adjusts feed rate.

Compatible with external recirculating system for abrasive sectioning. For time savings, the automatic dressing system will keep your diamond blade cutting at optimal levels reducing sample deformation. Capability to manually section samples with precision controllers. 3-axis blade movement gives flexibility when making non-routine cuts. Built-in recirculating system.

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

Government.

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_X_ 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.

Requested item is a direct replacements for our current but outdated system (Struers Secotom-50 Precision Saw). This item will provide an exact match for form fit and function;

physical/dimensional requirements of space and work area.

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

_X_These are �direct replacements� parts/components for existing brand name equipment.

____Other information to support a sole-source buy:

Most powerful motor on the market, capability of both automatic and manual cutting operations.

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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Contracting Officer Signature Date_____________________________

DLA Maritime Puget Sound Justification for Sole Source 05/21/2018

_________________ 03/18/2024