A27 SSJ Redacted.doc

19 July 2022

MEMORANDUM

Subj: SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION MEMORANDUM FOR TEST, TEARDOWN AND EVALUATION OF SSC LCAC100 POWER INVERTER UNIT (PIU) # 019 (PR 1301020192)

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:

Naval Sea Systems Command Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) 110 Vernon Avenue Panama City, FL 32407-7001 (Contracts Department Code 02)

Nature and/or description of the action being approved.

This action will award a service for the test, teardown and evaluation of the LCAC-100 Power Inverter Unit (PIU) from the following company:

Safran Power USA, LLC 8380 Darrow Road Twinsburg, OH 44087-2329 Cage Code: 3CPE0

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

This requirement is to purchase the following:

Item Manufacturer Number

Description

Qty N/A Test, Teardown and Evaluation (TT&E) of PIU SN 019

1 EA

N/A Freight Cost for PIU SN 019

1 EA

This acquisition will be conducted using simplified acquisition procedures with a total estimated value less 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. All equipment will be delivered no later than fifteen (15) weeks after award of the order. The purchase will be funded with FY22 SSC INITIAL OUTFITTING (SCN) 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.

This requisition is to obtain Test, Teardown and Evaluation (TT&E), Repair and Shipping for the LCAC100 series PIU at NSWC PCD. LCAC100 Class is currently in production by Textron Systems, Marine and Land System (TMLS). This requirement is not suitable for full and open competition for the following reason: Safran Power USA, LLC provides the proprietary Power Inverter Units (PIU) Part Number CV11-150A-1A. The LCAC100 PIU's are specifically designed to interface with the Auxillary Power Unit (APU) and Craft Service Generator (CSG). As the original equipment manufacturer for the proprietary PIU’s, Safran is the sole provider capable of ensuring that they operate within their required specifications. If another provider were to be used to provide this service, it would take an inordinate amount of time to obtain Safran’s proprietary specifications and operating parameters, and the Government’s operating schedule for the LCAC100 would be severely compromised. As such, Safran Power USA, LLC is the only source capable of meeting this requirement.

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, Safran Power USA, LLC is the only source that can meet the Government’s needs.

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, Safran Power USA, LLC is the only source that can meet this requirement.

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