B-SOLE SOURCE MEMORANDUM-Redacted.docx

10 September 2020

MEMORANDUM

Subj: SOLE SOURCE MEMORANDUM TO ACQUIRE INSTALLATION AND LIGHT-OFF OF WINCH AND LINE TENSIOMETER SYSTEM FROM

INNOVATIVE PROFESSIONAL SOLUTIONS (IPS) (ERP# 1300882437)

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

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

This action will award a firm fixed price purchase order to under the WOSB Statue FAR 19.1506 to the Innovative Professional Solutions, 8317 Front Beach Rd, Panama City Beach, FL 32407 to provide system installation and light-off support for the winch and the line tensiometer system.

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

The Navy is fabricating and installing a Mechanical Winch and a Line Tensiometer System for a Republic of Korea Navy (RoKN) ship, . The Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Case Number is KS-P-LQP. Adjacent systems for the winch and tensiometer are the deck, hydraulics, and roller chock. This task provides for the installation and light-off of the Winch and the Tensiometer System on , South Korea. The task requires specialized knowledge of the Winch and the Line Tensiometer System. This task requires travel to (Republic of Korea).

This acquisition will be conducted using simplified acquisition procedures with a total estimated value of $90,000.00. 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 purchase will be funded with Foreign Military Sales (FMS) funds.

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)(1), 10 U.S.C. 2304(d)(1)(B). Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(iii)(B).

Innovative Professional Solution’s (IPS’s) personnel developed the light-off procedures, test procedures, and installation procedures for the Winch and Tensiometer System that will be installed on ROKN ship . IPS personnel participated with the Original Equipment Manufacturer during the design phase and the test phase of the Winch and the Tensiometer System that will be installed on . IPS’ knowledge of the unique Winch and the unique tensiometer system, coupled with their experience in lighting-off the systems, testing the systems, and designing the systems for the Ship, uniquely qualifies them to perform this SOW. No other contractor will be able to duplicate their knowledge and processes.

As such, the Government does not expect significant savings through competition and does expects significant and unacceptable delays that will negatively impact this requirement. Therefore, it is in the Governments’ best interest to award on a sole source basis to Innovative Professional Solutions (IPS).

5. 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.

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.

For the reasons specified in paragraph 4 above, Innovative Professional Solutions 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.

7. Any other facts supporting the justification.

None.

8. 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, Innovative Professional Solutions is the only source that can meet this requirement.