SOLE SOURCE 42938701_r.pdf

JUSTIFICATION FOR SOLE SOURCE (SAP <$150k) Ref: FAR 13.106 and NAVSUP 4200.85D Chapter 5 Para. 2.b.(5)

The service or material listed on (Document number)_ 42938701 thru 8707 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: PAMAS_Vertriebs GmbH & Co. KG_ Manufacturer POC & Phone Nr._918-743-6762; clay.bielo@pamas.de Mfr. Address 1723 S. Boston Ave, Tulsa, OK 74119

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

- 320-1111 (2) PAMAS SBSS Particle Analysing System

- AS00001X (1) PAMAS HCB-LD-50/50 Viton Light Extinction Sensor

- K-00001 (1) Calibration according to ISO 11171 (Clause 6) with test dust ISO

MTD. Calibration range: 4-70 µm

- K-00002 (1) Calibration as per ISO 4402 with test dust ACFTD. Calibration range: 2-100 µm.

- Mo00264 (1) Pump/Air dryer unit up to 8 bar assembled in compact frame

(110 V)

_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.

- Must be able to measure liquids with a viscosity of up to 1600 cSt with an external pressure supply and precise flow rate control for numerous fluids that include hydraulic oils, gear and engine oils, and water based hydraulic fluids.

- Must be calibrated according to ISO 11171 with test dust ISO MTD with a calibration range of 4-70 µm(c).

- Must be calibrated according to ISO 4402 with test dust ACFTD with a calibration range of 2 to 100 µm.

- Must be able to report results according to the following standards: ISO 4406, SAE AS 4059, and NAS 1638 as well as raw data.

- Must be able to use any sample bottle of a maximum diameter of 7 cm and a height of 18 cm.

- Must include automatic sample flow and volume control.

- Must be capable of measuring volumes of 1 to 1,000 mL.

- Must be usable with or without a computer.

- Must include printer.

- Must be a maximum of 400 mm by 280 mm by 600 mm (W x D x H).

- Must be model with SEA 04Q (LQAO) approval.

- Must have an unique identifier such as a serial number.

_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. Describe the equipment you have now and how the new item/service must coordinate, connect, or interface with the existing system.

mailto:clay.bielo@pamas.de

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:

Laboratory Quality Assurance Office (LQAO)approved the purchase of this instrument due to the capability of the company to calibrate the instrument according to ISO 11171 and ISO 4402. No other company is able to provide both types of calibration.

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

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