80SSC025P0002 JOFOC CO Signed Redacted.pdf

Rev.:5/2025

5. FAR 6.303-2(b)(5) – A demonstration that the proposed contractor’s unique qualifications or the nature of the acquisition requires use of the authority cited:

The rationale supporting the use of 10 U.S.C. 3204(a) 1 is Blue Wave module controller is only compatible with Blue Wave products as described below.

Under a previous competitive NASA Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT) purchase, solicitation number 80NSSC23844421Q, Blue Wave Ultrasonics supplied several tanks and a controller for the tanks. The Blue Wave Ultrasonics Controller Model No. BW-6771-000 is only compatible with Blue Wave tanks and dryers; therefore, these additional tanks and dryer must be provided from the same supplier.

6. FAR 6.303-2(b)(6) – A description of the efforts made to ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential sources as practicable, including whether a notice was or will be publicized as required by Subpart 5.2 and, if not, which exception under 5.202 applies:

A notice to the Government Point of Entry (GPE) website (Sam.gov) was published on 5/29/2025, in accordance with FAR Subpart 5.2. This posting informed potential sources of NASA’s intent to award this sole-source contract to Blue Wave. The results of this synopsis are summarized in Section 10 below.

7. FAR 6.303-2(b)(7) – A determination by the contracting officer that the anticipated cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable:

The Contracting Officer’s signature on this document indicates that the Contracting Officer has determined that the anticipated cost to the government will be fair and reasonable. The Contractor shall be required to submit a proposal to be evaluated and negotiated by the Government. Prior to execution of the contractual instrument, a proposal analysis will be performed. The proposal analysis will ensure that the final agreed-to price for the contract action is fair and reasonable. Pricing is comparative to previously awarded competitive contract¸ 80NSSC23844421Q.

8. FAR 6.303-2(b)(8) – Description of the market research conducted, and the results, or a statement of the reasons market research was not conducted (e.g., urgent, and compelling requirement):

Additional market research was not conducted due to the known compatibility requirements of the Blue Wave Ultrasonics Controller Model No. BW-6771-000.

9. FAR 6.303-2(b)(9) – Any other facts supporting the use of other than full and open competition:

Duplicative cost that the government would not be able to recover include the following, a new controller module, facility electrical mods to include new wiring, Rev.:5/2025

Blue Wave Ultrasonics Tanks 80SSC025P0001

JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

SIGNATURE PAGE

Tre’ Hamilton: I certify that the facts presented in this justification are accurate and complete.

James “Tre” Hamilton Technical Representative

Rachel Clayton: I hereby certify that the above justification is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Rachel Clayton Contracting Officer

JAMES

HAMILTON

Digitally signed by JAMES

HAMILTON

Date: 2025.06.11 07:10:44 -05'00'

Rachel Clayton

Digitally signed by Rachel Clayton Date: 2025.06.10 14:27:27 -05'00'