Notice of Intent to Sole Source - 316SS Tubing
ID: N4523A25Q4014Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYPUGET SOUND NAVAL SHIPYARD IMFBREMERTON, WA, 98314-5001, USA

NAICS

Iron and Steel Pipe and Tube Manufacturing from Purchased Steel (331210)

PSC

PIPE, TUBE AND RIGID TUBING (4710)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/1be19f5f5e6148098e91ea64c5540ee9/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), intends to procure 316 Stainless Steel Tubing for use with the Swagelok Orbital Welder at the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PSNS & IMF) in Bremerton, Washington. This procurement will be conducted on a sole source basis with Swagelok Northwest due to the critical nature of the tubing for nuclear test equipment assemblies, which requires specific precision and reliability to avoid safety issues and increased costs associated with using parts from different manufacturers. The anticipated contract will be a Firm Fixed-price Supply contract, with the solicitation expected to be posted on sam.gov around December 19, 2024, and quotes due by January 8, 2025. Interested parties may contact Melissa Ayers at melissa.ayers@navy.mil or Edwin Baldoria at edwin.m.baldoria.civ@us.navy.mil for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Melissa Ayers
    melissa.ayers@navy.mil
    Edwin Baldoria
    edwin.m.baldoria.civ@us.navy.mil
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    4303VL00_SOLE SOURCE MEMO_SS Tubing_SAM Post_Redacted.pdf
    This memorandum outlines the justification for using other than full and open competition for an acquisition under the simplified acquisition threshold of $250,000, specifically for a requirement involving Swagelok ultra-high purity stainless steel tubing. According to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), only one source will be solicited due to restrictive rights and exclusive licensing agreements with the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Swagelok. The tubing is critical for nuclear test equipment assemblies, demanding specific precision and reliability. The document emphasizes that intermixing parts from different manufacturers can lead to safety issues and increased costs. Thus, acquiring identical replacement parts from Swagelok avoids the extensive retesting and evaluation process for compatibility, which could significantly delay project timelines and increase government costs. Supporting information, including an installation manual and warranty details, underscores the necessity of selecting Swagelok components for safety and reliability in critical applications.
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