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JUSTIFICATION FOR SOLE SOURCE ($15K-$350K)

Ref: FAR 13.106-1(b)
The service or material listed on (Document number) 62958624 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: TECHNIP FMC SCHILLINGS ROBOTICS, LLC (CAGE 71297)

Manufacturer POC & Phone Number 1-530-753-6818

Mfr. Address 201 COUSTEAU PL DAVIS, CA 95616

Manufacturers Dealer/Rep
Dealer/Rep Address/Phone Number
_X_ Description of the item or service required, the estimated cost, and required delivery date.

Manufacture of 2 EA (2) TOPSIDE NODE ASSEMBLY, TECHNIP FMC SCHILLING ROBOTICS

P/N: 101-7356-7. U/P: $, TOTAL COST: RDD: 8/16/2027.
_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.
The TOPSIDE NODE ASSEMBLY are manufactured by TECHNIP FMC SCHILLING ROBOTICS and design solely for Host Ship in operation with Ship’s Configuration per NAVSEA requirement. TOPSIDE NODE ASSEMBLY are proprietary and all modification service is restricted to TECHNIP FMC SCHILLING ROBOTICS. _X_ The requested material or service represents the minimum requirements of the Government.

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_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. The TOPSIDE NODE ASSEMBLY are a direct replacement for equipment currently installed to meet Form/Fit/Function as required by NAVSEA drawings.
_X_ A patent, copyright, or proprietary data limits competition. The proprietary data is: The TOPSIDE NODE ASSEMBLY are proprietary to TECHNIP FMC SCHILLING ROBOTICS and uniquely designed for Host Ship allowing for advanced power, heightened capabilities, testing of specialized equipment, and high-end performance capacity.
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These are “direct replacements” parts/components for existing brand name equipment. Other information to support a sole-source buy: