BN JUSTIFICATION-5023-Redacted.pdf

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1. Description of Supplies/Services.

Part # DESCRITION QTY N/A DACIS Pro, FPDS Pro & DM&A (Base + 4 Options) 5

The requested ☒ supplies ☐ services represent the minimum requirements of the government, which have been verified by the certifying technical and requirements personnel.

2. Regulatory Authority Permitting Other Than Full and Open Competition.

FBO

☒ FAR 13.106-1(b)(i) Soliciting from a single source

□ FAR 13.106-1(b)(ii) Particular brand-name item

GSA

□ FAR 8.405-6(a)(i)(1)(A) An urgent and compelling need exists

□ FAR 8.405-6(a)(i)(1)(B) Only one source is capable of providing the supplies or services required at the level of quality required because the supplies or services are unique or highly specialized

□ FAR 8.405-6(a)(i)(1)(C) In the interest of economy and efficiency, the new work is a logical follow-on to an original Federal Supply Schedule order provided that the original order was placed in accordance with the applicable Federal Supply Schedule ordering procedures (the original order or BPA must not have been previously issued under sole-source or limited-sources procedures).

□ FAR 8.405-6 (b) Items peculiar to one manufacturer (brand-name item)

ID/IQ Task Order/Delivery Order (e.g. NASA SEWP or ARMY CHESS)

□ FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(A) The agency need for the supplies or services is so urgent that providing a fair opportunity would result in unacceptable delays.

□ FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(B) Only one awardee is capable of providing the supplies or services required at the level of quality required because the supplies or services ordered are unique or highly specialized

□ FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(C) The order must be issued on a sole-source basis in the interest of economy and efficiency because it is a logical follow-on to an order already issued under the contract, provided that all awardees were given a fair opportunity to be considered for the

☒ BRAND NAME/SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION ( FBO) ≤ SAT

□ LIMITED- SOURCES JUSTIFICATION ( GSA) ≤ SAT

□ JUSTIFICATION FOR AN EXCEPTION TO FAIR OPPORTUNITY (

ID/IQ TAKS ORDER/DELIVERY ORDER) ≤ SAT

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□ FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(D) It is necessary to place an order to satisfy a minimum guarantee.

3. Rationale Justifying Use of Cited Regulatory Authority.

a.) ☐ The Items Described in Paragraph 1 Must Be Compatible In All Aspects

(Form, Fit And Function) With Existing Systems Presently Installed.

b.) ☐ A Patent, Copyright, or Proprietary Data Limits Competition.

c.) ☐ The Items Described in Paragraph 1 are “Direct Replacements”

Parts/Components for Existing Equipment.

d.) ☐ Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Supported By A Case Letter.

e.) ☐ Unusual and Compelling Urgency.

f.) ☒Other: If required, discuss any other rationale that supports the use of a brand name/sole source for this effort.

The Defense & Aerospace Competitive Intelligence Service (DACIS) is unique in that it a relational database that focuses on the defense industry. DACIS captures, connects, organizes, and reports on information related to prime contractors, sub primes, awarded contracts and customers – both funding agency and contracting agency and programs. DACIS links suppliers to individual programs and contracts allowing for drill down into a specific companies involvement on single or multiple programs. DACIS reports having coverage of over 17,000 programs across more than 5 million contracts, some dating back into the 1970s.

Why is the only company that provides this services?

4. Implication of Procuring another Brand/Manufacturer.

a.) ☐ Unacceptable Delays in Fulfilling the Agency’s Requirements.

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Access to the DACIS including the FPDS (Federal Procurement Data System) Pro module service allows SEA 05C to provide rapid turnaround on specific industrial base company queries, and to have up to date knowledge into a company’s defense program involvement, in addition to the company news, and merger activity. This level of contract detail and program specific work is not disclosed in financial reports furthermore, DACIS covers both public and private suppliers. We are not aware other providers that offer similar integrated access to such contract and company data for the defense industrial base.

b.) ☐ Substantial Duplication Of Cost To The Government That Is Not Expected

To Be Recovered Through Competition.

c.) ☒ Other: If required, discuss any other implication of procuring another brand/manufacturer.

5. Actions to Remove Barriers to Competition.

CERTIFICATION

I certify that the facts and representations under my cognizance, which are included in this justification and its supporting data/documentation, are complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.

CUSTOMER:

Digitally signed by

CARTER.DENITRA.M.1259407261 CARTER.DENITRA.M.1259407261

Date: 2020.03.27 11:10:06 ‐04'00'

Denitra Carter, Financial Analyst, SEA 05C

(202) 781-5069 26 March 2020 Phone No. Date

For the reasons set forth in Paragraph 3 and 4, NSWCCO has no plans at this time to compe future contracts for the types of supplies/services covered by this document. If another potential source emerges, NSWCCO will assess whether competition for future requirement feasible.

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APPROVALS

I certify that the Customer representations above have been verified, and are complete and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that the processing of this brand name/sole-source justification precludes the use of full and open competition.

CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR/SPECIALIST:

I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief, and that completing this purchase as a brand name/sole source is in the best interest of the government.

CONTRACTING OFFICER:

Tashell Richmond, Code Phone No. Date

William T. Dudley, Code 951-393-4973 Phone No.

4/20/2020 Date

RICHMOND.TASHELL.

ANN.1023253816

Digitally signed by

RICHMOND.TASHELL.ANN.1023253816

Date: 2020.04.30 12:38:38 ‐07'00' 951-393-4047