1.04_Urgent and Compelling JA - Redacted.pdf

JUSTIFICATION FOR SOLE SOURCE 1or BRAND NAME SPECIFIED (Simplified Acquisitions <$150K)

The service or material listed on N0957720RC012F1 is urgent and compelling and competition is precluded for reasons indicated below. There are no substitutes available for this material or service.

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

Manufacturer:

Manufacturer POC & phone #:

Dealer / Rep: Mobile Satellite Technologies /Holly Spires

Dealer / Rep address / phone nr: 2621 Scenic Parkway, Chesapeake, VA 23323/(757) 312-8300

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

1. Provide 12 months Internet service with 5Mbps down and 1Mbps up with a minimum CIR of

768Kbps down and 256Kbps up.

2. Provide two (2) VOIP DID Voice Service with unlimited Local and domestic USA Long

Distance.

3. Provide required IP addresses.

4. Must be compatible with installed SeaTel Cobham 4009 MK3-91 antenna.

5. Include purchase of BX500174 X7 satellite router, AC input with +24VDC BUC POWER KIT, X7 SATELLITE ROUTER, GX READY, ROHS (1).

6. Provide Remote technical support as needed within normal working hours.

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:

06/07/2020 0001 – 06/06/2021 2359

X Specific characteristics of the material or service that limit the availability to a sole source / brand name (unique features, function of the item, etc.). Describe in detail why only this suggested source / brand name can furnish the requirements to the exclusion of other sources / brands.

Due to the need to ensure connectivity during the underway exercises it was determined that a sole-source award to the current service provider was needed to ensure delivery by the Required Delivery Date of 2 June, 2020 to TSV Hunter in Little Creek, VA.

HUNTER is scheduled to get underway on 02 June and will have no opportunity for a new vendor to perform service required changes to shift to a new vendor until late June.

The current contract expires on 8 June, while the ship is underway supporting training missions. If the incumbent is not selected that ship will lose all underway phones and email capability and will have to cancel at least two critical underway training events for deploying assets and return to port until satellite services are restored. The requirement became urgent due to changes in the ships schedule that precluded the HUNTER being available for another vendor to provision the existing equipment in time to prevent loss of service.

CHECK & FILL IN ALL APPLICABLE BLANKS BELOW

____ The requested material or service represents the minimum requirements of the government.

____ The material/service 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.

____ A patent, copyright or proprietary data limits competition. The proprietary data is…

____ These are “direct replacements” parts/components for existing equipment.

X Other information to support a sole source / name brand buy:

The Sailor 900/Mobil Sat services is currently already installed. Acquisition of Mobil Satellite services will allow to keep a matching uniform configuration between TSVRON vessels. Due to Hunter sailing schedule she will be deployed when her current contract expires, there will be no opportunity for another satellite company to board her to make the required configuration changes.

The unusual and compelling urgency of this action precludes synopsis, in accordance with FAR 5.202(a)(9). The Contracting Officer will determine the cost or price negotiated for this contracting action is fair and reasonable prior to award.

I CERTIFY THAT STATEMENTS CHECKED, AND INFORMATION PROVIDED ABOVE,

ARE COMPLETE AND CORRECT TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE. I

UNDERSTAND THAT THE PROCESSING OF THIS SOLE SOURCE / BRAND NAME

JUSTIFICATION PRECLUDES THE USE OF FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION.

Signature _____________________________ Title ____________________________

Activity ______________________________ Date ____________________________

Contracting Officer Signature _________________________________________

Date: 06/01/2020 SAP Sole Source / Urgent and Compelling