26Q7588_SOLE SOURCE.pdf

This is a Justification for Sole Source procurement document (FAR 13.106-1(b)) for the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Weapons Support Puget Sound, dated October 16, 2025.

The procurement concerns a Main Valve Assembly for a 3" PTLHNS-2 900# Pump Pressure Governor (PC42), with an estimated cost between $15,000 and $350,000. The sole source is Leslie Valve Inc., manufactured by the same company, with the original manufacturer's point of contact identified as Kevin Turmire, Sales Manager (813-978-1000). The sole distributor/dealer is Control Factors-Seattle, Inc., located in Auburn, Washington, with point of contact Ryan Gilbert (425-483-5613). The justification establishes that Control Factors-Seattle, Inc. is the only factory-authorized OEM manufacturer's dealer and the sole company with proprietary rights and required expertise for delivering proprietary parts and providing repair services for Leslie Valves Model PTLHNS-2 assemblies, including models 1MSV446A, 1MS-V446B, 2MS-V446A, and 2MS-V446B. The main valve assembly (part number NS875300559) is identified as a direct replacement for internal components of existing Leslie valves and is designed to be fully compatible in form, fit, and function with the 3" pump pressure governor system. The document was certified by C/260.1 Mechanical Engineer Thomas C. Koelsch on June 3, 2026, confirming the statements are complete and correct.