SOLE SOURCE FOR 150kw HEATER_Redacted.pdf

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

The service or Material listed on JML 5133-3925 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: VACTAGON (A DIVISION OF INDUSTRIAL VACUUM)CAGE 1GGK9,UEI:YD5TD7X26JY7 TO 1/15/2026 Manufacturer POC & Phone Nr. POC:

Mfr. Address: USA CONTACT: N7959 BIRCH ROAD, IXONIA, WA 53036

Manufacturers Dealer/Rep #1 WOW SAFETY AND TOOL CHESAPEAKE (A DIVISION OF WOW SUPPLY INC) SMALL

WOMAN OWNED BUSINESS, POC:

10/24/2025.

Dealer/Rep Address/Phone Number: 3904 PARKWAY ROAD, CHESEAPEAKE, VA 23321, PH:(757) 638-4517

FAX:(757)638-1126.

Manufacturers Dealer/Rep #2 HOT & COLD PLUMBING SUPPLY, POC: CAGE:07KK8, UEI:

WTQCPJ7JJ5J8, ACTIVE IN SAM UNTIL 9/25/2025

Dealer/Rep Address/Phone Number: 3328 STATION HOUSE RD, CHESAPEAKE, VA 23321 (757) 638-3333 FAX:

(757) 638-1126

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

4 EACH 150KW PORTABLE HEATERS VACTAGON MODEL BHS-150-PSNS (WHICH IS INCLUSIVE OF THE INLET FILTERS BHS-150-FILTER ASSEMBLY, GREEN PAINT COLOR BHS-150-COLOR AND NRTL TESTING BY UL BHS-150-

NRLT, UL. THE ESTIMATED COST IS EACH IS $ TOTAL COST IS $ THE RDD IS

10/1/2025.

X Specific characteristics of the Material or service that limits 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 VACTAGON 150KW PORTABLE HEATERS ARE SPECIFICALLY APPROVED FOR PURCHASE BY CODE 106 ESH PER APPROVAL NUMBER 24-0623 WITH FINAL APPROVAL DATE OF 2/25/2025. THE HEATERS UTILIZE A 440 VOLT 3 PHASE POWER SUPPLY FOR OPERATION THAT WOULD BE UNSAFE TO OPERATE IF ANOTHER MANUFACTURER’S HEATER WAS PURCHASED AS IT WOULD NOT BE C/106 COMPLIANT WHICH COULD RESULT IN IRREPRABLE DAMAGE TO THE EQUIPMENT IN ADDITION ENDANGER THE SAFETY OF THE OPERATOR PERSONNELL.IF ANOTHER MANUFACTURERS 150KW HEATER WAS PURCHASED AND IS NOT APPROVED BY C/106 THE EQUIPMENT WOULD BE SUMMARILY

REJECTED.

X The requested material or service represents the minimum requirements of the Government.

CHECK & FILL IN ALL APPLICABLE BLANKS BELOW

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.

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: THE APPROVED VACTAGON 150KW PORTABLE HEATERS WILL INTERFACE WITH EXISTING TOOLING AND ELECTRICAL SUPPLY AS NEEDED IN DRYDOCKS AND OTHER AREAS.

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:

Contracting Officer Signature Date

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