Sole Source Justification (SSJ) For acquisition exceeding the micro-purchase threshold and below simplified acquisition threshold

11.07.2025 v.2.0

Sole Source Justification

1. Agency and Contracting Activity.

The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Secret Service (USSS), Office of Procurement (PRO), proposes to award a purchase order on behalf of Presidential Protective Division (PPD), pursuant to FAR 12.102(a) (FAR Class Deviation 25-21).

2. Nature and/or description of the action being approved.

The purpose of this procurement is for the lease and maintenance of a SAFE 28 boat on a sole source basis to:

SAFE Boats International LLC 8800 SW Barney White Rd Bremerton, Washington 98312

3. Description of Supplies/Services.

The SAFE 28 is a 28-foot rigid hull inflatable boat (RHIB) designed for speed, stability, and durability in demanding maritime environments. It features a deep-V hull for enhanced performance and handling, heavy-duty inflatable collars for buoyancy and protection, and shock-mitigating seating for crew safety.

The SAFE 28 is equipped with navigation electronics, communications systems, and law enforcement/rescue equipment. Its open deck layout supports rapid deployment and versatile mission profiles, including patrol, interdiction, boarding, and emergency response.

4. Determination that the acquisition circumstances deem only one source is available and the basis for the decision pursuant to FAR 12.102(a) (FAR Class Deviation 25-21).

The SAFE 28 boat, exclusively designed and manufactured by SAFE Boats International, LLC, is a high-performance, multi-mission vessel uniquely suited for the operational requirements of U.S. federal agencies, including the Department of Homeland Security, the U.S. Coast Guard, and law enforcement entities. The SAFE 28 is specifically engineered for deployment in coastal, harbor, and inland waterways, with proven capabilities in routine patrol, interdiction, and search and rescue missions.

Recent operational requirements have shifted toward increased ocean movements, as indicated by protectees, necessitating a vessel with enhanced stability, speed, and safety features suitable for rough water conditions. The SAFE 28’s advanced hull design, superior maneuverability, and robust construction provide unmatched performance and reliability in challenging marine environments. Its rapid response capability and operational flexibility are critical for mission success, especially when compared to the upgraded personal vessels used by protectees, which require agency assets to match or exceed their capabilities for effective protection and support.