A27 SSJ Redacted.doc

June 2022

MEMORANDUM

Subj: SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION MEMORANDUM FOR CAMPBELL SCIENTIFIC WEATHERPAK (PR 1300TBD)

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 for a total of 3 brand new WeatherPak M systems from Campbell Scientific, Logan, UT 84321.

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

Part Number Description Quantity 38481-70 WeatherPak M Sensor 37803 WeatherPak M Quick Release Power Cable 38393 WeatherPak M Quick Release Communication Cable 38371 WeatherPak M Transport Case

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 US Navy Capital Investment Program (CIP) funding.

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.

Campbell Scientific currently services NSWC PCD's single WeatherPak 2000 weather station which has reached end of life due to obsolescence and aging of system equipment. The current system is over 15 years old and has become increasingly unreliable due to internal component failure. Campbell Scientific WeatherPak M is proprietary, contains upgraded technology, and is compatible with the NSWC PCD Oceanographic Support Office (OSO) RDT&E computer assets. In addition, the associated software is installed on Government computers and has been vetted through the lengthy IT process. The demand for this specific instrument is increasing, if another brand were to be selected, additional training and potential IT infrastructure changes to accommodate a different software suite would be required. This would result in additional cost to the Government and unacceptable project delays and risk.

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 Campbell Scientific 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-l(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, Campbell Scientific 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, Campbell Scientific is the only source that can meet this requirement.

Signature Page follows.