JUSTIFICATION FOR SOLE SOURCE ($5k-$250k)

Ref: FAR 13.106(b)

The service or material listed on (Document number) 1316-7900 is sole source and
competition must be restricted to one source, or to only one brand name for reasons
indicated below. There are no substitutes available for this material.

Restricted to the following source or brand name. Provide original manufacturer's name.
(If a sole source manufacturer distributes via dealers, ALSO provide dealer information.)
Manufacturer: Barton Abrasive International ___________________
Manufacturer POC & Phone Nr. 518-798-5462 __________________________________________
Mfr. Address_ Six Warren St. Glen Falls NY 12801 ________________________
Manufacturers Dealer/Rep_________________________________________________
Dealer/Rep Address/Phone Number__________________________________________

_X__ Description of the item or service required, the estimated cost, and required delivery
date.

Barton HPX 80 blasting grit (55 lb drums) for use with omax maxiem water jet
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_X__ Specific characteristics of the material or service that limit the availability to a
sole source or particular brand name (unique features, function of the item, etc.).
Describe in detail why only this suggested source can furnish the requirements to the
exclusion of other sources.

Barton HPX 80 was recommended by the manufacturer for use on their machines and has proven
to prevent frequent clogs and provide more longevity to the machine parts, lessening the
need and frequency of replacing machine parts.
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__X_ The requested material or service represents the minimum requirements of the
Government.

CHECK & FILL IN ALL APPLICABLE BLANKS BELOW

__X_ The material/service must be compatible in all aspects (form, fit and function) with
existing systems presently installed. Justi Describe the equipment you have now and how
the new item/service must coordinate, connect, or interface with the existing system.

Barton HPX 80 is the only abrasive blasting grit that is run through our water jet to keep
the machine running in optimal condition and to reduce wear and tear on parts. The Barton
HPX 80 also has proven to provide a clean cut which reduces or eliminates the need to clean
the edges of cut material. The Barton HPX 80 grit is needed to keep the water jet running
at the presently high capacity due to the uniformity of using this specific grit in our
machines.
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____A patent, copyright, or proprietary data limits competition. The proprietary data is:
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_X__ These are “direct replacements” parts/components for existing brand name equipment.
____Other information to support a sole-source buy:
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I CERTIFY THAT STATEMENTS CHECKED, AND INFORMATION PROVIDED ABOVE, ARE COMPLETE AND CORRECT
TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE AND DO NOT CONTAIN CLASSIFIED INFORMATION. I UNDERSTAND THAT
THE PROCESSING OF THIS SOLE-SOURCE JUSTIFICATION PRECLUDES THE USE OF FULL AND OPEN
COMPETITION.

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KEY.RICHARD.AL Digitally signed by

KEY.RICHARD.ALLEN.1161338644
LEN.1161338644 Date: 2021.11.17 12:13:02 -08'00'
Contracting Officer Signature Date _________________

DLA Maritime Puget Sound Justification for Sole Source 05/21/2018