B8 Redacted SSJ.pdf

Subj: SOLE SOURCE MEMORANDUM TO MINE NEUTRALATION SYSTEM

(MNS) LAMP CABLE ASSEMBLIES FROM NEWVAC, LLC

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, on a sole source basis, to NEWVAC LLC, 9330 De Soto Ave, Chatsworth, CA 91311, to assemble and deliver the specified MNV cables in direct support of the Mine Neutralization System (MNS).

3. A description of the supplies or services required to meet the agency’s needs.

The following item is being acquired:

Item Part Number Qty W5 Cable 6097484 Rev P 3 W6 Cable 6097489-102 Rev T 4 W7 Cable 6097489-101 Rev T 2 W10 Cable 6097487 Rev N 3

The minimum needs of the Government have been verified by the certifying technical and requirements personnel. This memo does not authorize acquisition for other requirements.

4. Identification of the justification rationale and, if applicable, a demonstration of the proposed contractor’s unique qualifications to provide the required supply orservice. 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).

This procurement is sole source for the following reasons. NEWVAC LLC is the only company that has experience working with our Mine Neutralization Vehicle (MNV) and associated MNS parts and components. NEWVAC currently builds, assembles, and tests the existing lamp cable assemblies for the MNS project. The Lamp Cable Assembly is an essential part of the system, without which this system cannot perform as intended. These cables require modification in order to interface with the new hydrophone design. NEWVAC LLC has been the vendor of record for this item to the NAVSUP supply system for over 10 years. Moreover, due to the system’s scheduled taper and eventual shutdown in 2027, it is not advantageous for the government to attempt the search/qualifications of new vendors for this item. The proposed time of completion by NEWVAC, is 52 weeks, where as a company without previous experience would have to incur additional cost and time of design, prototyping, and testing to comply with the required military standards and the current NAVSEA drawing. It is not expected that these additional costs would be recouped through competition.

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, NEWVAC is the only company that can meet the Government’s needs. This requirement will be synopsized on the 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, NEWVAC is the only company that can meet the Government’s needs.