1.04c - Redacted SSJ.pdf

This document is a Justification for Sole Source (Simplified Acquisitions) for the U.S. Naval Academy, seeking to procure (1) Sofar Ocean Technologies, Inc. Spotter Buoy (DoD Iridium) and Smart Mooring with an Aandaraa Current Meter and Bristlemouth Developer Kit. The GPS-enabled system will transmit collected data via flashed iridium modem, configured for shallow water deployment (< 15 m), capable of collecting data on wind-driven surface waves, ocean surface temperatures, barometric pressure, and directional currents.

The procurement is specifically for the Department of Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences at the United States Naval Academy, with system delivery targeted by 01 June 2025 or within 60 days of contract award. Sofar Ocean Technologies is identified as the sole manufacturer and vendor, with the justification noting this is the only commercially available system meeting all requirements for the USNA Department of Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences. The wave buoy and mooring will be compatible with existing Sofar Ocean Technologies systems, software, and online dashboards currently used by the USNA Department of Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences.