B - Redacted Sole Source Justification.doc

Subj: SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION DIVER THERMAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

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 purchase order to RINI Technologies, 582 South Econ Circle, Oviedo, FL 32765 for diver thermal systems and equipment with the Special Operational Forces Combat Diving Team.

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

Line Part# Item Name Qty 103647 Diver Thermal Liquid Quick Disconnect 103002 Thermal Garment- Torso/Arms- Medium 103059 Thermal Garment- Torso/Arms- Large 102872 BB-2590 Battery 102607 MultiBay BB2590 Battery Charger 102782 Thermal Garment- Torso/Thighs- Medium 103320 Thermal Garment- Torso/Arms- XLarge 103644 Thermal Garment- Torso/Arms/Hands-Medium Freight Shipping Charges

This acquisition will be conducted using simplified acquisition procedures with a total estimated value greater than $. The Government's minimum needs have been verified by the certifying technical and requirements personnel. This memo does not authorize acquisition for other requirements.

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.

10 U.S.C. 2304(c) (1) - Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements, FAR 6.302-1. Diving and Life Support programs rely heavily upon companies such as the manufacturer of elite Diver Thermal Protection Equipment, RINI Technologies. The equipment being purchased on this PR from RINI Technologies is to be utilized with currently fielded RINI Technologies equipment. To maintain compatibility, sparing, and reduce required training, only RINI Technologies can meet the Government’s needs. If another vendor were selected, studies would have to be performed to ensure the requirements are met, system compatibility risk would be introduced, and additional training would be required.

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 RINI Technologies for the equipment 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, RINI Technologies is the only source that can meet the Government’s needs. This requirement will be synopsized in the government point of entry beta.sam.gov because it is estimated greater than $.

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, RINI Technologies is the only source that can meet this requirement.