5. VAO NON-COMPETITIVE PROCUREMENT Final.pdf

NSWCCD SAP Non-Competitive Procurement Justification Memo Effective April 2025

MEMORANDUM FOR FILE

FROM: Chris Kontaxis

CODE: 10B11

TO: Code 02

DATE: 12/8/2025

SUBJECT: Non-Competitive Procurement Justification Memo for Actions Under SAT

I. BACKGROUND

1. FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) states for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold, Contracting Officers may solicit from one source if the Contracting Officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available.

2. FAR 8.405-6 allows for limiting sources for orders or BPAs under Federal Supply Schedules under certain circumstances or for items peculiar to one manufacturer

3. As required by FAR 13.106-3(b)(3)(i), FAR 8.405-6(a)(1), or FAR 8.405-6(b)(2), this memorandum explains the absence of competition for this acquisition, as only one source will be solicited for this requirement (or for a portion of the requirement) and the requirement is not expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

II. DESCRIPTION OF ITEM OR SERVICE (Include manufacture/sole source name and address.)

Procuring subscription to Virtual Acquisition Office which allows access to resources and tools for operations department acquisition. The order is for 15 users annually that includes options for 4 years. The required delivery date is April 30, 2026.

Manufacturer: Unison Virtual Acquisition Office LLC Address: 8444 Westpark Dr, STE 920, McLean, VA 22102 Phone: 571-992-2925 POC: Nil Tadjdeh or Matthew Nace

III. BASIS FOR DETERMINATION FOR USE OF OTHER THAN FULL & OPEN COMPETITION

Conducted a google to search for virtual acquisition office. The only provider that was found was from the Unison company. Reached out to vendor for a list of their authorized resellers and was informed there were none. The company provided a sole source letter.

☒ B. SOLE SOURCE. (select all that apply) ☐ 1. Restrictive Rights. The source has established proprietary rights, limited rights in data, patent rights, copyrights, or secret processes in the item or service required.

☒ 2. Exclusive Licensing Agreements. The item or service is only available from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), or there is only one authorized distributor or technical representative for the OEM.

The Unison Virtual Acquisition Office, LLC is the exclusive provider of the Virtual Acquisition Office (VAO).

There are no authorized resellers or third-party distributors of the VAO. See Sole Source letter from the company dates October 9, 2025.

NSWCCD SAP Non-Competitive Procurement Justification Memo Effective April 2025

☐ 3. Other Reasons.

☐ 4. Federal Supply Schedules (FSS): IAW FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)

☐ a. An urgent and compelling need exists, and following the procedures would result in unacceptable delays;

☐ b. Only one source is capable of providing the supplies or services required at the level of quality required because the supplies or services are unique or highly specialized; or

☐ c. In the interest of economy and efficiency, the new work is a logical follow-on to an original Federal Supply Schedule order provided that the original order was placed in accordance with the applicable Federal Supply Schedule ordering procedures. The original order or BPA must not have been previously issued under sole-source or limited-sources procedures.

IV. CERTIFICATIONS & APPROVALS

A. Technical/Requirements Certification: I certify that the facts and representation under my cognizance, which are included in this justification, are complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Customer/Requestor Signature Name / Title / Phone Date

B. Certification/Approval: Upon the basis of the above justification and authority, I hereby approve the solicitation of the proposed procurement(s) described herein from a sole source or limited sources,.

Contracting Officer Signature Name / Title / Phone Date