20 -- Mercury Marine VI Dry Sump Sterndrives

The Special Operations Forces Support Activity (SOFSA), Lexington, KY, intends to award a sole source contract using the simplified acquisition procedures for commercial items (FAR Part 12) to Mercury Marine, W6250 Pioneer Road, Fond Du Lac, WI 54935 for the procurement of Superspeed Master Dry Sump VI Sterndrives with a 1.50:1 final gear ratio. Part Numbers 5815K40HH (RH) and 5825K40HH (LH). Under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy the agency requirements. The marine craft's engine, drivetrain and hull are specifically designed to accept the listed Mercury Speed Master VI drives. Any other type sterndrive would require re-engineering efforts and modifications to the marine craft's engine, drivetrain, and hull. Mercury Marine are the sole manufacturer of the Superspeed Master Dry Sump VI Sterndrives. Note 22 applies.