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MEMORANDUM

Subj: SOLE SOURCE MEMORANDUM TO ACQUIRE MIL-S-901D/MIL-DTL-901E HEAVY WEIGHT SHOCK TESTING ON EZT-2785 TRANSCEIVER, MOBILE INTEGRATED POSITIONING SYSTEM (MIPS II) FROM NTS (ERP# 1300958913)

1. Identification of the agency and the contracting activity, and specific identification of the document as a "Limited Source Justification."

This is a sole source justification. Contracting activity is the 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).

2. Nature and/or description of the action being approved.

This action will award a firm fixed price purchase order to NTS Rustburg, 3915 Sunnymeade Road., Rustburg, VA 24588, to perform heavy weight shock testing on EZT-2785 Transceiver, Mobile Integrated positioning system (MIPS II) in direct support of the Mine Neutralization System (MNS).

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

The following item is being acquired:

Description Prepare a heavyweight shock test procedure Design a test fixture for the UUT(s) and provide drawing Perform FEA on all test fixtures Fabricate test fixture for each of the UUT(s) Receive and install the UUT(s) on their fixtures. Install the fixture with UUT(s) on the FSP Provide, install and monitor control instrumentation Accelerometer and pressure gauge installation Conduct the MIL-S-901D or MIL-DTL-901E four shot series Monitor control instrumentation.

Accelerometer and pressure gauge installation on the FSP Upon completion of testing, remove the UUT(s) and test fixture Package the UUT(s) for shipment and load UUT(s) Shipping of explosives Welding rods, bolts, mounting hardware Prepare shock test report

Cost

The estimated value of this effort is approximately $TBD. 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 procurement will be funded by Navy Working Capital Funds (NWCF).

4. 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)(l), 10 U.S.C. 2304(d)(l)(B). Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements FAR 6.302-l(a)(2)(iii)(B).

This procurement is sole source for the following reasons. This test is to verify that MIPS II could with stand shock loading that might be incurred aboard U.S Naval Ships during a near miss explosion in order to receive MIL-DTL-901E qualification. Equipment on naval surface ships and submarines experiences many different types of shock. National Technical Systems, Inc. (NTS) Rustburg, VA is one of the two facilities approved by NAVSEA to perform MIL-S- 901D heavyweight shock tests. Built in 1985, NTS Rustburg, is a Naval Sea Systems Command Certified full-spectrum test and research facility and is the only commercial site in the United States that can provide Navy equipment qualification testing.. NTS has over 50 years of experience offering engineering services. This company has worked with similar project in NSWC PCD and it is familiar with the system and special requirements. NTS Rustburg is the only company that has the expertise to accurately monitor equipment response and performance during heavy weight shock testing. Typical requirements include MIL-S-901, heavyweight and lightweight shock testing, as well as MIL-STD-167 vibration testing. NTS' Rustburg is a one of a kind facility located on a 36-acre site with a 5-acre quarry (1800 feet long, 250 feet wide, and up to 130 feet deep), which is serviced by a 75-ton stiff-legged derrick. The test site offers easy access on and off barges from shore.

In summary, NTS is the only company that has the facilities, machinery, and expertise to verify the ability of the MIPS II to withstand shock loadings due to the effects of nuclear or conventional weapons or environmental mechanical shock during operation.

5. 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.

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

No additional market research was conducted because it is not practicable, for the reasons discussed in paragraph 4 above, NTS is the only company that can provide required heavy weight shock testing.

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