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NSWCCD SAP Non-Competitive Procurement Justification Memo Effective April 2025

MEMORANDUM FOR FILE

FROM:

CODE: Code 893 TO: Code 02

DATE: 04/10/2025

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.)

Replacement Waterproof Power Cable Assembly, to be used to replace old/damaged light cables for BIRNS Snooper II lights. These cables will power the lights that are used to illuminate the test facility basin. These cables are most likely unique, from BIRNS, Inc. We require a 50 count of cables. The required delivery date should be September 25.

Manufacturer: BIRNS, Inc.

Address: 1720 Fiske Place Oxnard CA, 93033-1863 Phone: 1-888-BIRNS-88 POC: Eric Christianson

Estimated cost:

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

Research was done on potential replacement cables from other brands, size, function and material. No other brands were capable of meeting government needs. This request is based on knowledge of the approximate cost of materials, casting, and machining and the fact that this is a very specialized request. The government’s setup is unique as our current lights are discontinued and can no longer be made.

A. BRAND NAME. The item required must be a brand name product, or feature of a product, particular to one manufacturer.

I am precluding consideration of a product manufactured by another company because I believe that these lights along with their cables are only specific to their company and specially made. After completing initial market research, it seems as though there is no other company that can produce these cables that are similar, because the dimensions required for the cables and its respective fittings are most likely protected by the company. For example, Diver Supply Inc. https://www.diverssupplyinc.com/locking sleeve male delrinrmg connector.html, has a similar part that the cables also have, however it may not be manufactured in the right dimensions to fit on the BIRNS Snooper II model. Procurement of suggested brand is crucial and if replaced with different brand, the consequence of additional costs to the government would be enormous. The illumination system for test facility must be replaced and reconfigured if different brand is procured.

1. Restrictive Rights.

2. Exclusive Licensing Agreements.

3. Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) IAW FAR 8.405-6(b).

4. Other Reasons.

B. SOLE SOURCE. (select all that apply)

1. Restrictive Rights.

2. Exclusive Licensing Agreements.

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.

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

DUHAIME.KRISTEN.M.1381

611589

Digitally signed by

DUHAIME.KRISTEN.M.1381611589

Date: 2025.05.29 10:32:32 -04'00'