SSJ_Chemeon Wipes_Redacted.pdf

SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION FOR SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITIONS

From: Code 613, To: SAP Acquisition Branch

Subj: SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION FOR THE CHEMEON WIPES

IMPREGNATION SERVICE AND MATERIAL

1. DESCRIPTION OF REQUIRED SUPPLIES/SERVICES, ESTIMATED

VALUE, AND DELIVERY REQUIREMENTS

This is a sole source contract to Chemeon (Cage Code: 71D40) of Minden, Nevada to provide services of conversion coating applied through a disposable wipe technology for controlled application, reduced material waste, and non-hazardous material requirements, which is estimated to be completed in August 2023.

The Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock, Code 613, requires a Fixed Price two-year effort for labor associated with the conversion coating applied through a disposable wipe

Description

Development of a prototype product through the Impregnation of a conversion coating for corrosion protection. This involves using the Chemeon TCP-HF or e-TCP onto a non-hazardous wipe material that is best suited for the solution Conduct testing for the performance of the Chemeon impregnated wipe Demonstrate the ability to package the wipes similar to a box of tissues (continuous fold) or a roll of paper towels;

Options

Demonstrate the ability to scale up (multiple wipes) with the same integrity of the successful testing results Conduct testing of the wipes on both steel and aluminum alloy 6x12 inch panels (3 panels each) compared to liquid product

MANUFACTURER:

CHEMEON Surface Technology 2241 Park Place, Suite B Minden, Nevada 89423

The estimated total contract value is The proposed efforts are expected to be funded with FY21 RDT&E funding.

2. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION FOR SOLE SOURCE BASED ON

CATIONS OR NATURE OF THE

ACQUISITION

The Chemeon TCP-HF and e-TCP has been shown has a high performer. The TCP- HF and e-TCP solution are propriety solutions developed by Chemeon.

Chemeon is the only company with the knowledge to develop a prototype product through the impregnation of a liquid conversion coating into a disposable wipe for corrosion protection, testing and evaluation

Therefore, in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b) the Contracting Officer has determined that the circumstances of the contract action deem only the services provided by Chemeon will meet the needs of the Government.

3. MARKET SURVEY

Chemeon was discovered through laboratory testing of wide selection of commercially available conversion coatings. The products were selected through internet search and consultation with subject matter experts.

4. ADDITIONAL FACTS

The liquid conversion coating is a proprietary solution available on the commercial market solely from Chemeon.

5. CUSTOMER SIGNATURE:

I certify that the statements and information provided above, are complete and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that the processing of this sole source justification precludes the use of full and open competition.