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MEMORANDUM

SUBJ: SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION MEMORANDUM TO ACQUIRE NOLDUS OBSERVER HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE

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:

Naval Sea Systems Command Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) 110 Vernon Avenue Panama City, FL 32407-7001

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

This action will award a firm fixed price order to the following:

Noldus Information Technology Inc.

1503 Edwards Ferry Road, Suite 310 Leesburg, VA 20176 Cage: 1QW18

Procurement is for Noldus Observer Hardware and Software.

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

This requirement is to purchase the following:

· Includes 10% Additional License Discount

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· Includes 10% Additional License Discount

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· MediaRecorder Software (2)

· PTZ Axis Cameras (2) with Wall Mounts (2)

· Pinhole Camera with Tripod Camera Mount

· Screen Capture Devices (2)

· Tabletop Omnidirectional Microphone

· Push-To-Talk with Headphone for Participant

· Headphones for Testers (3)

· Integrated Equipment Rack

· All Necessary Cables and Connections

· Onsite Installation and Training

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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.

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) - Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements, FAR 6.302-1:

The Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD), Code E43 has a requirement to procure Noldus Observer Hardware and Software. This requirement is not suitable for full and open competition for the following reason(s): Noldus is the original equipment manufacturer of the exact equipment required. No other manufacturer has a product with the characteristics required. Noldus solely distributes their products, and none are available through other distributors. As such, Noldus Information Technology Inc. is the only source capable of meeting this requirement.

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.

This requirement will be synopsized on the Contract Opportunities website at sam.gov per FAR Part 5.2. No additional market research was conducted for the reasons discussed in paragraph 4 above, for any company other than Noldus Information Technology Inc. to provide the products.

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, Noldus Information Technology Inc. is the only source that can meet the requirement.

TECHNICAL AND REQUIREMENTS REQUESTING OFFICIAL

I certify that the facts and representations under my cognizance, which are included in this justification and its supporting acquisition planning data, except as noted herein, are complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Jeffrey Kiser, NSWC PCD Code E43

REQUESTING OFFICIAL

CONTRACTING OFFICER REVIEW AND APPROVAL

I, as Contracting Officer for the contracting activity, have reviewed this justification and certify that the justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

I hereby approve this justification.

Nicole Stevens, or Jamell Kilgore

CONTRACTING OFFICER