1.04 FINAL E3 SSJ.pdf

Source Selection Information – See FAR 2.101 and 3.104

JUSTIFICATION FOR SOLE SOURCE

(Simplified Procedures - MPT to < SAT)

Purchase Request/Document number: ____1301361936____________________

The supplies or services described herein are being solicited on a sole source basis and competition is precluded in accordance with as FAR 12.102(a) for reasons indicated below. There are no substitutes available for the supplies or services.

Restricted to the following source. (Check One)

☐ Service:

Contractor:

Cage Code:

☒ Supply:

Original Manufacturer Name: E3 Diagnostics, Inc ☐ Check here if obtaining product through authorized resellers of the manufacturer.

Description of the supplies or services required, the estimated price/cost, and required delivery date or period of performance.

The Naval Submarine Medical Research Laboratory (NSMRL) is upgrading one of its audiology booths to align with other NSMRL test facilities and meet industry standards. The company/contractor, identified as e3 Diagnostics, Inc., will perform the upgrades, including booth certification and installation of equipment, i.e., audiometer, tympanometer, speakers, amplifier, and jack panel. Upon installation, the contractor will calibrate the new equipment, train NSMRL personnel on its use, and certify the booth.

More specifically, the contractor will provide the following equipment (including devices and speakers, and the booth updates) and services (including installation, training, calibration, certification, and shipping):

Devices and Speaker:

1) GSI AudioStar Pro 2-Channel, Product #GSI-8518226

2) GSI Tympstar Pro, Product #GSI-8525169

3) High Performance Speaker, Product #RAD-8512371

4) AP70 FF Amplifier GSI AudioStar Pro Booster, Product #GSI-8100659.

5) LBR – Installation, Product #1005196

6) Training, SERVICE #8130080 Audio Booth:

1) Custom Sound Room – Jack Panel, Product #1000696

2) LBR – Installation, SERVICE #1000027

3) Booth Certification – #1005609

Required Delivery Date: 30 Days ADC

In conclusion, the requested supplies or services represent the minimum requirements of the government.

Describe in detail why only this source(s) can furnish the requirements to the exclusion of other sources.

The Naval Submarine Medical Research Laboratory (NSMRL), located in Groton, Connecticut, needs GSI Audio Equipment and custom installation/training for said products. This procurement is necessary for the laboratory needs to upgrade its audiology booth used to facilitate upcoming studies. NSMRL leverages its onsite audiology equipment to develop, test, and evaluate underwater noise systems that measure high-noise levels in operational environments, monitor the effects of noise exposure on personnel hearing, and investigate the range and limits of underwater hearing, among other efforts.

e3 Diagnostics products are compatible and interface with existing auditory screening and assessment equipment currently owned and used by NSMRL for ongoing research. The seamless interfacing provides consistency for these crucial screenings and data collections. If an alternative source was used other than e3 Diagnostics this could result in inconsistencies in results and system malfunctions.

Market Research was conducted against mandatory sources such as UNICOR, AbilityOne, and GSA which yielded negative results. e3 Diagnostics does not have any authorized resellers in the New England Area.

Currently, there are no other products on the market that can satisfy the Government's minimum requirement.

☒ A patent, copyright or proprietary data limits competition.

Grason-Stadler (GSI) is a line of products only provided by e3 Diagnostics. e3 Diagnostics owns and maintains all proprietary data for the Grason-Stadler GSI) products and its operating systems. e3 Diagnostics is the only authorized reseller in the New England area for Grason-Stadler’s products.

☒ These are "direct replacement" parts/components for existing equipment.

Currently, NSMRL’s audio booth has older models of the requested equipment (including the GSI tympanometer and audiometer (i.e., GSI 61)). The requested upgraded equipment would replace the older models with their most updated versions, enhancing the booth with greater/updated capabilities and allowing it to meet the latest industry standards. The consistency in vendor and equipment will also enable clean, seamless transitions and connections with the current booth interface. The acquisition of alternative equipment from different companies may limit the compatibility of components to the current booth interface and setup.

1301361936

TECHNICAL/REQUIREMENTS CERTIFICATION:

I CERTIFY THAT THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ABOVE IS COMPLETE AND ACCURATE TO THE BEST OF

MY KNOWLEDGE. I UNDERSTAND THAT THE PROCESSING OF THIS SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION

PRECLUDES THE USE OF FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION.

I HEREBY DETERMINE THAT THE CIRCUMSTANCES JUSTIFYING ONLY ONE SOURCE IS REASONABLY

AVAILABLE APPLIES TO THE CONTRACT ACTION.

Signature Date

Requiring Activity

Contracting Officer Signature Date

NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center, Norfolk Contracting Department , Regional Directorate,