A27 SSJ Redacted.doc

17 June 2022

MEMORANDUM

From: Curt Duer, NSWC PCD Code E24 To: Jenetta Langston, NSWC PCD Code 024

Subj: SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION MEMORANDUM RTD EMBEDDED TECHNOLOGIES UPGRADES (PR 130101577)

Identification of the agency and the contracting activity, and specific identification of the document as a “Sole Source Justification.”

This is a sole source justification. Contracting activity is NSWC-PCD, Code 024, 110 Vernon Ave., Panama City, FL, 32407.

Nature and/or description of the action being approved.

This action will award a firm fixed price contract to RTD Embedded Technologies, Inc. for the items listed in Section 3.

A description of the supplies or services required to meet the agency’s needs (including the estimated value).

Part Number Description Qty.

APWR104HR-30W

Gator 7.3 Upgrade

This acquisition will be conducted using simplified acquisition procedures with a total estimated value greater than $25,000. The Government's minimum needs have been verified by the certifying technical and requirements personnel. This memo does not authorize acquisition for other requirements. This acquisition will be conducted using simplified acquisition procedures with a total dollar value above micro-purchase levels, but not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold of $250,000.00. This purchase will be funded with Navy working capital funds.

Identification of the justification rationale and, if applicable, a demonstration of the proposed contractor’s unique qualifications to provide the required supply or service. 10

U.S.C. 2304(c) - Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements, FAR 6.302-1.

NSWC PCD currently has a need or the items listed in Section 3 of this document. RTD Embedded Technologies, Inc. is the OEM and only source for these items. As such, no other product will meet the Government’s needs.

As such, the government does not expect significant savings through competition and it is more advantageous to the Government to award on a sole source basis to the RTD Embedded Technologies, Inc. for the items listed in Section 3.

A determination by the ordering activity contracting officer that the order represents the best value consistent with FAR 13.106-1(b).

The Contracting Officer has determined that the order represents the best value and results in the lowest overall cost alternative (considering price, special features, administrative costs, etc.) to meet the Government’s needs.

A description of the market research conducted among schedule holders and the results or a statement of the reason market research was not conducted.

For the reasons specified in paragraph 4 above, RTD Embedded Technologies, Inc is the only source that can meet the Government’s needs. This requirement will be synopsized in the government point of entry sam.gov because it is estimated greater than $25,000.00.

Any other facts supporting the justification.

None.

A statement of the actions, if any, the agency may take to remove or overcome any barriers that led to the restricted consideration before any subsequent acquisition for the supplies or services is made.

As stated in paragraph 4 above, RTD Embedded Technologies, Inc is the only source that can meet this requirement.

TECHNICAL AND REQUIREMENTS REQUESTING OFFICIAL

I certify that the facts and representations under my cognizance, which are included in this justification, are complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.

DUER.CURT.WEL DEN.1148513356

Digitally signed by DUER.CURT.WELDEN.1148513 356 Date: 2022.06.23 10:39:39 -05'00'

Curt Duer Code E24

CONTRACTING OFFICER REVIEW AND APPROVAL

I, as contracting officer for the contracting activity, have reviewed this justification and certify that the justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

TOMASI.VINCEN Digitally signed by

TOMASI.VINCENT.J.1098449325

T.J.1098449325 Date: 2022.06.30 13:07:39 -05'00' Vincent Tomasi, Jenetta Langston or Jamell Kilgore CONTRACTING OFFICER