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SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION FOR SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITIONS

From: Code 6102

To: Cognizant Code 02 Acquisition Branch Subj: Sole Source Justification

1. DESCRIPTION OF REQUIRED SUPPLIES/SERVICES, ESTIMATED VALUE, AND DELIVERY REQUIREMENTS

Code 6102 wishes to procure 57 Ready Service Locker (RSL) composite sunshields to be provided to Navy Regional Maintenance Centers (RMCs) for the transition of the composite sunshield technology to the fleet.

· 9 .50 Cal Ammunition Sunshield Locker Sets shall meet the dimensional requirements of NAVSEA DWG 710-8817012. The completed sunshields shall meet the material requirements per NAVSEA DWG 710-8817012, which are an approved material option for RSL sunshields in accordance with Miscellaneous Note 5 of NAVSEA DWG 804- 136016.

‐ Each locker set includes 5 sunshields each: 1 top sunshield (Piece #1 of NAVSEA DWG 710-8817012), 1 back sunshield (PC #2), 1 front sunshield (PC #3), 2 side sunshields (PC #4), and 1 label plate (PC #6) attached to outside of the top sunshield.

· 12 Pyrotechnic Signal Door Sunshields shall meet the dimensional requirements of Piece #5 of NAVSEA DWG 804-1360275. The completed sunshields shall meet the material requirements per NAVSEA DWG 710-8817012, which are an approved material option for RSL sunshields in accordance with Miscellaneous Note 5 of NAVSEA DWG 804- 136016.

‐ 1 label plate (Piece #23 in NAVSEA DWG 804-1360275) shall be installed on the outside of each door sunshield.

The Independent Government Estimate (IGE) value of this material is $ for the total 9 50 Cal Ammunition Sunshield Locker Sets and 12 Pyrotechnic Signal Door Sunshields. Composite Resources, Inc. (a small business), Cage Code 1LTY9, is called out in General Note 9 of NAVSEA DWG 710-8817012 as an approved source of supply for composite ready service locker sunshields and has shown the ability to fabricate composite sunshields to Navy requirements.

Manufacturer: Composite Resources Inc.

485 Lakeshore Pkwy Rock Hill, SC 29730

2. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION FOR SOLE SOURCED BASED ON UNIQUE QUALIFICATIONS OR NATURE OF THE ACQUISITION

Composite Resources Inc., Cage Code 1LTY9, is called out in General Note 9 of NAVSEA DWG 710-8817012, SUNSHIELD, COMPOSITE, .50 CAL AMMUNITION READY SERVICE LOCKER, as an approved supplier. In accordance with NAVSEA DWG 804- 1360106, LOCKER DETAILS, in which all ready service locker configurations are governed, composites are an approved material for the required sunshields on topside lockers, as long as they meet the material requirements of NAVSEA DWG 710-8817012.

In accordance with FAR Part 6.302-1:

Supplies or services required by the agency are available from only one or a limited number of responsible sources and no other supply or services will satisfy agency requirements.

3. MARKET SURVEY

NSWCCD has worked with the Office of Navy Research (ONR) Manufacturing Technology (ManTech) to develop an efficient manufacturing method to facilitate the transition of composite sunshields to the fleet. After several years of qualification testing and fabrication development of the material, only one vendor has been qualified to offer this material in which satisfies the strict Navy requirements.

This vendor is called out in General Note 9 of NAVSEA DWG 710-8817012, SUNSHIELD, COMPOSITE, .50 CAL AMMUNITION READY SERVICE LOCKER, as an approved supplier. In accordance with NAVSEA DWG 804-1360106, LOCKER DETAILS, in which all ready service locker configurations are governed, composites are an approved material for the required sunshields on topside lockers, as long as they meet the material requirements of NAVSEA DWG 710-8817012.

Composite Resources Inc., Cage Code 1LTY9, is registered as a small business. This vendor has an active profile, and is listed as a “Self-Certified Small Disadvantaged Business”, on DSBS (the Dynamic Small Business Search) on the Small Business Administration (SBA) website. It is listed as “TYPE OF BUSINESS: OTHER DISADVANTAGED SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION” on Pub Log FLIS search.

4. ADDITIONAL FACTS

None.

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.