B08_-_Brand_Name_Justification_-_Redacted.pdf

Brand Name Justification In accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)

This acquisition is being conducted in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b) which allows Contracting Officers to solicit from one source if the contracting officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available (e.g., urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand-name or industrial mobilization).

The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE), on behalf of the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), seeks to acquire two (2) brand name SonarWiz perpetual licenses, developed and distributed by Chesapeake Technology and maintenance for the licenses totaling 60 months.

SonarWiz is an industry leading sonar data processing and visualization software with related geopspatial and analytical services used for data validation. The software maps the seafloor which allows surveyors to detect small targets, identify differences between old and new surveys, preserve the full fidelity of sonar data across multiple formats and simplifies mission execution through the use of a single, easy-to-learn mapping solution. The software must be able to process multibeam and subbottom or magnetometer data. Each license will include a total of 5 years of support in the following areas:

Technical support via email, phone and support tickets, Ability to submit problem data via JIRA Service Desk System Quarterly releases with new and enhanced features

Monthly updates.

BOEM geographers currently uses SonarWiz as part of its suite of analytical tools. The Program Office conducted market research to find other North American software companies that supply similar software. Two other similar products were identified but do not process multibeam, subbottom or magnetometer data. Only SonarWiz provides sidescan, multibeam, magnetometer, backscatter, and subbottom processing capability.

Market research determined that there are multiple authorized resellers of SonarWiz capable of fulfilling this need. Therefore, this requirement will be competed on SAM.gov using FAR 12 and FAR 13 procedures as done previously. The Contracting Officer anticipates multiple offers and believes that the proposed cost will be fair and reasonable due to competition.

At this time there are no actions the Government may take to overcome the barriers of competition as it was determined that only SonarWiz has the unique capabilities to meet the Government’s needs. The Government will continue to monitor the marketplace for other products which may meet the future needs of BOEM.

The Contracting Officer certifies that the justification is accurate and complete to the best of her knowledge and belief. It is the Contracting Officer determination that SonarWiz represents the best value to the Government.

Rebecca Hayes Date Contracting Officer