1.16_Other Than Full and Open_redacted_Redacted.pdf

This is a Memorandum to the File documenting a justification for using other than full and open competition for a simplified acquisition threshold (SAT) procurement under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 12.202(a).

The procurement is for repair, replacement, inspection, diagnostics, software upgrades, configuration, calibration, testing, cleaning, and refurbishment services for the Demolition System Remote and Timed (DSRT) Basic Kit manufactured by Sericore Technologies, LLC. The service period runs from September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2031. Sericore Technologies, LLC is identified as the sole source for these services, which are required for both training and operational demolition operations. Services include diagnostic and repair work to maintain equipment operability, receiver IAW manufacture specifications, verification of transmitter and receiver functionality, and documentation of all work performed.

The justification for sole-source procurement is based on restrictive rights held by Sericore Technologies, LLC as the original manufacturer. The company holds proprietary rights, patents, copyrights, and secret processes related to the DSRT systems, which incorporate a specialized radio system developed with NSA oversight, optimized for high-noise environments, featuring AES rolling encryption and reduced-profile ruggedized chassis. The memorandum emphasizes mission-critical impact, noting that lack of operational DSRT systems would create critical mission failure for Naval Submarine School Naval Submarine Base New London (NAVSCO LEOD), preventing training of qualified EOD technicians and creating operational readiness shortfalls. The document includes technical and requirements certification and contracting officer approval sections with digital signature capability.