4.2 Sole Source Justification (SSJ) Updated Template_1.pdf

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This is a Justification and Approval (J&A) document for other than full and open competition from the Naval Medical Research Command (NMRC) in Silver Spring, MD for the procurement of a camera upgrade for the Disorientation Research Device (DRD) at the Naval Medical Research Unit in Dayton.

The J&A seeks to justify a sole source award to Smart Eye to provide a fourth camera for their custom-made eye tracking system. Smart Eye is identified as the only manufacturer capable of providing the needed camera to upgrade the existing installed system, with no other options available. The justification cites 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) and FAR 6.302-1 for sole source authority. While market research was not formally conducted, the document states that Smart Eye is the only corporation with the knowledge, expertise, and access to IP and manufacturing capabilities to provide the required components. The contracting activity has no immediate plans to compete future requirements but will assess competition if other potential sources emerge.

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JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL

OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

1. Identification of the agency and the contracting activity.

This justification is executed by the Naval Medical Research Command (NMRC), Silver Spring, MD, on behalf of the Navy to meet Navy Expeditionary Medical Research requirements.

2. Nature and/or description of the action.

3. Description of Supplies or Services.

4. Identification of the statutory exceptions permitting other than full and open competition.

The statutory exception permitting other than full and open competition for this acquisition is 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) and FAR 6.302-1 sole source (including brand name) acquisitions or FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) soliciting from a single source.

Use one of the following:

10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), Only one responsible source.

10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(2), Unusual and compelling urgency.

10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(3), Industrial mobilization; engineering, developmental, or research capability; or expert services.

10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(4), International agreement.

10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(5), Authorized or required by statute. 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(6), National Security.)

Be sure to include the FAR cite as well. See attached FAR explanation sheet for J&A references FAR Part 13 FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) <$150K FAR 6.302-1, Only One Source (>$150K) FAR 6.302-2, Unusual and Compelling

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5. Demonstration that the proposed contractor’s unique qualifications or the nature of the acquisition requires use of the authority cited.

6. Description of efforts made to ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential sources as practicable.

Market research was performed, the results of which are in paragraph 8. This requirement will be posted to the government point of entry in accordance with FAR 5.202.

7. Determination by the Contracting Officer that the anticipated cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable.

8. Description of the market survey conducted and the results, or a statement of the reasons a market survey was not conducted.

9. Other facts supporting the use of other than full and open competition.

Not applicable

10. Listing of Sources, if any, which expressed, in writing, an interest in the acquisition.

Not applicable

11. Statement of actions, if any, the agency may take to remove or overcome any barriers to competition before any subsequent acquisition for the supplies or services required.

For the reasons set forth in Paragraph 5, (contracting activity) has no plans at this time to compete future contacts for the types of supplies/services covered by this document. If another potential source emerges, (NMRC) will assess whether competition for future requirements are feasible.

12. Point of Contact:

The point of contact at the Naval Medical Research Command, Silver Spring, MD, regarding the contents of the sole source justification are the Contracting Officers in the Material Management Department (MMD) and can be reached by emailing usn.detrick.nmrc.mbx.mmd-contracts@health.mil.

TECHNICAL AND REQUIREMENTS CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

BY NAVSUP 4200.83 series

I certify that the facts and representations under my cognizance which are included in this justification and approval and which form a basis for this justification are complete and accurate.

Technical POC

Phone Date Name Title Department/Command

Department Head

Phone Date Name Title Department/Command

CONTRACTING OFFICER CERTIFICATION

I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge.

Contracting Officer Phone Date

Technical Cognizance

Phone: 937-938-3896
Date: 11 Feb 25
Name_2:
0:
0: CDR Austin Latour

Deputy Director

NAMRL

1:
0: Richard Folga

Program Manager

ETSS/NAMRU-D

2025-02-11T13:40:45-0500
FOLGA.RICHARD.VINCENT.1022637670
2025-02-11T14:55:18-0500
LATOUR.AUSTIN.WADE.1269841504
Phone_2: 937-713-3370
Date_2: 11 Feb 2025
Text2: Market research was not performed because there is only one reasonable service supplier. Smart Eye is the only manufacturer of this device and the only corporation with the knowledge, expertise, and access to IP and manufacturing skill to provide the described components.
Text3: No additional information is required.
Text4: Smart Eye is the only manufacturer of the needed camera to upgrade the existing installed system. There is no other option.
Text5: The proposed action is fabricating equipment to support the Disorientation Research Device (DRD) at the Naval Medical Research Unit, Dayton. Please see attached quote for details. The proposed single source is Smart Eye.
Text1: NAMRU Dayton needs a DRD sole source supplier (Smart Eye) to provide a 4th camera for thier custom-made eye tracking system.
2025-03-04T12:16:09-0500
DANIELS.TIMOTHY.A.1092817713
Phone_3:
Date_3:

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