1.04 Justification for Brand Name - REDACTED.pdf

Source Selection Information – See FAR 2.101 and 3.104

JUSTIFICATION FOR BRAND NAME (Simplified Acquisitions - MPT to <$250K)

Document number: V553225059D534

The supplies or services described herein are being solicited on a brand name basis and competition is precluded for reasons indicated below. There are no substitutes available for the supplies or services.

Check One:

☐ Service:

Contractor:

Contractor Address:

Contractor POC:

Phone #:

Email:

Cage Code/DUNS:

☒ Supply:

Restricted to the following source. If a sole source manufacturer distributes via dealers, ALSO provide dealer information.)

Original Manufacturer Name: Diving Unlimited International (DUI) Manufacturer: Diving Unlimited International/ 47QSWA23D0041 Manufacturer POC: Carol Heaton Manufacturer Phone #: 619-236-1203 Manufacturer Address: 1148 Delevan Drive, San Diego, CA 92102 Dealer/Rep: San Diego Ocean Enterprises INC.

Dealer/Rep Address Phone No. 7710 Balboa Avenue, Suite 201 San Diego, CA 92111

(858)565-9474 Email: maylen@oceanenterprises.com

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

Explosive Ordinance Disposal Expeditionary Support Unit Two (EODESU2) has submitted a request for Dry Suit Accessories.

Part Number Description Size Quantity

302375 Dry Zip Gloves Heavy-Duty + Liners L 25 302376 Dry Zip Gloves Heavy-Duty + Liners XL 25 302374 Dry Zip Gloves Heavy-Duty + Liners M 20 720754 Rock Boots 14 5 720755 Rock Boots 15 5 720747 Rock Boots 7 5 720748 Rock Boots 8 5 720749 Rock Boots 9 5 302260 Zipseal Neck Seals (consumable) - 100 302275 Zipseal Wrist Seals (consumable) - 100

In conclusion, the requested supplies or services represent the minimum requirements of the government. The Independent Government Estimate is $37,323.60. The required delivery date is June 2025.

mailto:maylen@oceanenterprises.com

Describe in detail why only this source can furnish the requirements to the exclusion of other sources. (what specific characteristics of the supplies or services limit the availability to a sole source (e.g., unique features, function of the item, etc.)?)

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

The gear must be compatible in all aspects (form, fit, and function) with existing items presently being utilized. All DUI drysuits are stocked with a CF200 attached drysuit sock for direct use with DUI’s RockBoot to ensure natural fit. ZipSeals and ZipGloves are also custom made for DUI drysuits. No other brand is compatible with the existing DUI drysuits.

☐ A patent, copyright or proprietary data limits competition.

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

EOD is currently in the process of procuring DUI manufactured drysuits that are facilitated to cover TOA driven phased replacement shortfalls for existing, and prospective PLT requirements. DUI Drysuits are the sole, NAVSEA ANU list approved to interface with MK 16 M0D 1 diving systems. The gear in this requirement is being used as direct replacements for existing equipment.

☒ Other information to support a sole source action:

Market Research confirmed Diving Unlimited International (DUI) to be the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of the requested items. Two (2) additional vendors were also identified to provide the equipment via Commercial Marketplace.

Vendors:

1. San Diego Ocean Enterprises, INC.

2. Industrial Strength Industries, LLC.

Document number: V553225059D534

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

MY KNOWLEDGE. I UNDERSTAND THAT THE PROCESSING OF THIS BRAND NAME JUSTIFICATION

PRECLUDES THE USE OF FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION.

SOLIS.REBEKAH.12377373 Digitally signed by

SOLIS.REBEKAH.1237737381

Date: 2025.04.14 15:00:58 -04'00' 14APR25

Signature

EODESU Two

Date

LS2

Activity Title

I HEREBY DETERMINE THAT THE CIRCUMSTANCES OF THE CONTRACT ACTION DEEM ONLY ONE

SOURCE REASONABLY AVAILABLE IN ACCORDANCE WITH FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i).

OLSZAK.MORGAN.ELIZABETH.128978 Digitally signed by

OLSZAK.MORGAN.ELIZABETH.1289782008

Date: 2025.05.05 12:40:35 -04'00'

Contracting Officer Signature Date

NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center, Norfolk Contracting Department