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Subj.: SOLE SOURCE MEMORANDUM TO ACQUIRE SSC PROPELLER PARTS (PR #1300883480)

Identification of the agencyand 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).

Nature and/or description of the action being approved.

This action will award a firm fixed price purchase order to GE Aviation DBA Dowty Propellers, 4100 Hurricane Road, Gloucester, Gluocestershire, GL3 4AQ, United Kingdom for Propeller System Spare Parts and Repair Kits. The Propeller Parts has been identified as a high failure rate item as experienced during LCAC 100 Contractor Testing and thus is deemed as a critical spare part to have on hand during LCAC 100 Post Delivery Test & Trials.

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

The contract effort is to acquire:

Part Number Description Qty P901599 O-ring, Collett, Retaining P901598 Face Seal – ringnut –env P901597 Seal Assy, Bearing , housing 697161671 ball spacer (necklace) 666000645-2 Ball Set (25) 750420344 o-ring 750420336 o-ring 697161606 spacer inboard 697161607 ring, foam 697161604 ring, retaining P901570 seal assembly, blade dynamic 697161631 washer P901572 ring, retaining 697161644 ring, retaining 697161608 washer 666000639 Filler Plates 697167622 Plugs Part Number Description Qty 697167642 Balance Segments P901600 Bolts 697039620 Washers 1,000 697167641 Bolts

967161001-KOP3

Tip Guard Kit

697161001-KOP2

Leading Edge Guard Kit 697167206 Counterweight Assembly

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 76 weeks after award of the order. The contract action will be funded with FY15 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) (1) - Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements, FAR 6.302-1. LCAC100 Class is currently in development by Textron Systems, Marine and Land Systems (TMLS). The SSC Propeller System Spare Parts and Repair Kits will provide the necessary means to maintain test schedule following delivery of LCAC 100 to the Navy. The SSC Propeller Parts are a one-of-a-kind component manufactured and configured by GE Aviation DBA Dowty Propellers. NSWCPCD will be required to support this equipment following delivery of LCAC 100 to the Navy. This requisition is to obtain the Subj components in order to support test schedule of LCAC100 at NSWCPCD.

This acquisition is unsuitable for full and open competition for the following reason: The SSC Propeller Parts were designed and manufactured by GE Aviation DBA Dowty Propellers. This company has manufactured and configured their system to solely interface with the Subj Ship to Shore Connector drivetrain and propeller pitch control module.

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, reoccurring cost, administrative costs, engineering and redesign 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.

This requirement will be synopsized on the Contract Opportunities website at beta.SAM.gov per FAR Part 5.2. No additional market research was conducted because it is not practical, for the reasons discussed in paragraph 4 above, for any company other than GE Aviation DBA Dowty Propellers to provide the product and services.

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, GE Aviation DBA Dowty Propellers is the only source that can meet the requirement.