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This is a Memorandum to the File documenting the justification for use of other than full and open competition for a simplified acquisition threshold procurement.
The acquisition is for KLEENBLAST brand 16/30 mesh premium abrasive blast grit, iron alumina silicate derived from copper slag, available from KLEENBLAST, a subsidiary of CANAM MINERALS (3QMS7), located at 3747 North Suttle Road, Portland, Oregon 97217. The point of contact is Joshua Bock at info@kleenblast.com or 800-553-3625. The requirement is identified as SHOPSTORE LSN 5350-HM-CN1-4678 for recurring shopstore replenishment, with an 8-week lead time following award. The contracting officer is Thomas Kailie (digitally signed November 3, 2026).
The justification for sole-source procurement is based on two grounds: brand name requirement and unusual and compelling urgency. Under the brand name rationale, the memorandum states that KleenBlast 16-30 mesh blasting media is authorized for Naval Ship Repair per local and NAVSEA instructions and inclusion within QPL-22262. The material has been used at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard (PHNSY) and other shipyards for many years with consistently exceeding performance expectations, superior quality of finish, and significant manhours savings. Attempting to qualify alternative products would be prohibitively costly and would impair the shipyard's ability to meet ship work schedules. Additionally, the material is classified as HAZMAT and is authorized only under PHNSY's Authorized Use List (AUL), which is brand name and manufacturer specific. The urgency determination cites recurring MSM replenishment requirements with the 8-week production lead time following award.
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MEMORANDUM TO THE FILE
SUBJECT: USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION FOR AN ACQUISITION
UNDER THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD
I. BACKGROUND
1. FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) states for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold, Contracting Officers may solicit from one source if the Contracting Officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available (e.g., urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand-name, or industrial mobilization).
2. As required by FAR 13.106-3(b)(3)(i), this memorandum explains the absence of competition for this acquisition, as only one source will be solicited for this requirement (or for a portion of the requirement) and the requirement is not expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.
II. DESCRIPTION OF ITEM OR SERVICE
Manufacturer or Service Provider: ___________________________________________________
Point of Contact: __________________________ Phone Number: ________________________
Street: _________________________________________________________________________
City: _______________________ State: ________________ Zip Code: ________________
Required Delivery Date or Period of Performance: _________________________
Provide a description of the item or service required, to include its intended use. If applicable, provide manufacturer part number.
KLEENBLAST, subsidiary of CANAM MINERALS, 3QMS7
Joshua Bock, info@kleenblast.com 800-553-3625
3747 North Suttle Road
PORTLAND OR 97217
8week lead time following award
SHOPSTORE LSN 5350-HM-CN1-4678.
PREMIUM ABRASIVE BLAST GRIT, KLEEN BLAST 16/30 MESH, IRON ALUMINA
SILICATE DERIVED FROM COPPER SLAG.
Recurring shopstore replenishment documents apply.
III. THE DETERMINATION FOR USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN
COMPETITION IS BASED ON THE FOLLOWING: (select all that apply):
A. ☐ ONLY ONE RESPONSIBLE SOURCE (select all that apply):
1. ☐ RESTRICTIVE RIGHTS
The source has established proprietary rights, limited rights in data, patent rights, copyrights or secret processes in the item or service required.
Explain what rights are restricted, why the restrictive rights make the required item or service available from only one source, and why another company could not satisfy the Government’s need.
2. ☐ EXCLUSIVE LICENSING AGREEMENTS
The item or service is only available from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), or there is only one authorized distributor or technical representative for the OEM.
Explain the circumstances surrounding why the item or service is only available from the manufacturer or service provider.
OR
Provide evidence of the exclusive licensing agreement as an attachment to this document.
NOTE: If there is more than one distributor/authorized technical representative for an OEM part, then Part B, BRAND NAME SOLE SOURCE, is applicable, and Part A, ONLY ONE RESPONSIBLE SOURCE, should be left blank.
3. ☐ OTHER REASONS
Other reason not identified above. Provide details on mission impact if requirement is not solicited from only one source.
B. ☐ BRAND NAME
Item required must be a brand name product, or feature of a product, particular to one manufacturer.
Discuss why you are precluding consideration of a product manufactured by another company. Describe how the particular brand name, product, or feature is essential to the Government’s requirements and why a “brand name or equal” purchase description cannot be used (see FAR 11.104). Describe how market research indicates other companies’ similar products or products lacking the particular feature do not meet, or cannot be modified to meet, the agency’s needs.
Material is authorized for Naval Ship Repair per local and NAVSEA instructions and by its inclusion within QPL-22262.
KleenBlast brand 16-30 mesh blasting media has been used at PHNSY and other shipyards for many years and has consistently exceeded performance expectations, quality of finish and manhours saved.
Attempting to qualify other products at this point would be prohibitive in terms of cost and Shipyard's ability to meet ship work schedules.
Material is considered to be HAZMAT and is authorized for use on PHNSY AUL.
The AUL is brand name and manufacturer specific.
C. ☐ UNUSUAL AND COMPELLING URGENCY
The supplies or services are of such unusual and compelling urgency that the Government would be seriously injured unless the agency is permitted to limit the number of sources from which it solicits bids or proposals. Urgent requirements are supplies or services that will result in a work stoppage, or are mission critical and the routine processing time would result in injury to the Government. The determination that the procurement for the above item/service is an urgent and compelling requirement is based on the following:
1. Date on which the requirement was first identified: _______________________________
2. Explanation of why delivery/commencement of services by the date mentioned above is required:
Explain the impact to the mission if the date above is not met, any special circumstances or conditions that exist which validate the requirement as “urgent,” estimated production lead time for the item, etc.
3. If appropriate, include any additional pertinent information.
recurring MSM replenishment
8week lead time following award
IV. CERTIFICATIONS/APPROVALS
A. Technical / Requirements Certification (Requiring Activity):
I certify that the facts and representation under my cognizance which are included in this justification are complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.
B. Approval (Contracting Activity):
Contracting Officer’s Name: ____________________________________________________
Signature: ___________________________________________ Date: ______________
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