Sole_Source_Redacted.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY

CORPUS CHRISTI ARMY DEPOT

308 CRECY STREET

CORPUS CHRISTI TX 78419-5260

MEMORANDUM FOR Contracting Office

SUBJECT: Sole Source Justification for the procurement of an emergency one-time contract to purchase 100 Carbon Face Seals (P/N GTTE00029-02).

1. Request the Sole Source purchase of parts and repair service. The recommended source:

2. Justification of the sole source procurement of an emergency one-time contract to purchase 100 Carbon Face Seals (P/N GTTE00029-02).

is the only known source that has proven to machine seals with a configuration that passes repeatability tests. The application process was provided to two other vendors, however the seals that both alternate companies sold us failed at a 50% rate. has proprietary rights of their designs, drawings, and specifications. This information cannot be released to other vendors for the purchase of repair parts required for the equipment. Procurement should be made in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1).

3. Technical point of contact is

4. Certification: It is certified that this justification is current, accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge.