SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION KO SIGNED.pdf

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

The service or material listed on document 43370161 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: Amron international, inc.

Manufacturer POC & Phone Nr: Michael Vedra, 760-208-6527 Mfr. Address: 1380 Aspen way Vista, California 92081-8349 Manufacturers Dealer/Rep:

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

3 EA. replacement 400’ 5 part umbilicals for dive operations, p/n: DSLS5-XX0X22MH41-400 -Total for material:

-Shipping:

ETD: 3/18/2024 (lead time can be extended if vendor lead time changes after award)

_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.

This particular part number for diving umbilicals must be sole sourced because they specifically work with the existing diving equipment they operate. They connect to communication, hot water, air, lighting, etc. it’s very important this support equipment matches. This request was to replace 3 EA. umbilicals that are damaged and can no longer be used. This equipment must conform to: U.S NAVY DIVING UMBILICALS TECHNICAL MANUAL; SS521-AH-PRO-010 REV 3. This part number meets that requirement.

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

The 3 EA. umbilicals requested are direct replacements from an existing diving system. They must be compatible with the existing system already approved and in place.

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:

The 3 EA. umbilicals requested are direct replacements from an existing diving system.

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

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G OF THIS SOLE-SOURCE JUSTIFICATION PRECLUDES THE USE OF

FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION.

Activity: C/702 Date: 12/16/2024

Title: C/702 Planner :

Contracting Officer Signature Date_

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