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Subj: SOLE SOURCE MEMORANDUM TO ACQUIRE ENGINEERING SERVICES

FOR THE REFURBISHMENT OF AN/SQQ-32(V)2 QUAD STAVES FROM

INNOVATIVE PROFESSIONAL SOLUTIONS

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 the 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 purchase order under the Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Statue FAR 19.1506 to Innovative Professional Solutions (IPS) Incorporated for the Refurbishment of AN/SQQ-32(V)2 Quad Staves.

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

The Navy is refurbishing Quad Staves for the AN/SQQ-32(V)2 Minehunting Sonar Set (MSS) Towed Body. The refurbishment is to addresses wear, component evaluation and obsolescence avoidance issues of each Stave. These Quad Staves are a vital component of the AN/SQQ-32(V)2 Towed Body Sonar aboard Segura class combat ship. This task requires knowledge of the AN/SQQ-32(V)2 Quad Staves and system as a whole on board the Segura Class Ships.

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).

Pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), IPS personnel developed the procedures and techniques for upgrading, repairing and testing the AN/SQQ-32 (V)2 Quad Staves. Solely, IPS personnel were trained to repair and test the Quad Staves by the Original Equipment Manufacturer. IPS knowledge of the unique AN/SQQ-32 (V)2 Quad Staves and (V)2 Sonar System coupled with their experience in designing and fabricating the unique tooling required to repair and upgrade the internal components, uniquely qualifies only them to perform this SOW. No other contractor will be able to duplicate the knowledge and processes due to the lack of formal training, subject matter experts and the associated procedures and tooling. 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 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, IPS is the only source that can meet the Government’s needs. This requirement will be synopsized on the Government point of entry SAM.gov website per FAR Part 5.2.

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, IPS is the only company that can satisfy Government requirements.