Brand Name Justification Redacted.pdf

Source Selection Information – See FAR 2.101 and 3.104

JUSTIFICATION FOR BRAND NAME (Simplified Acquisitions - MPT to <$250K)

Document number: N0016123RC01WA5

The supplies or services described herein are being solicited on a sole source basis and competition is precluded for reasons indicated below. There are no substitutes available for the supplies or services.

Check One:

☐ Service:

Contractor:

Contractor Address:

Contractor POC:

Phone #:

Email:

Cage Code/DUNS:

☒ Supply:

Restricted to the following source. If a sole source manufacturer distributes via dealers, ALSO provide dealer information.)

Original Manufacturer Name: CHC Navigation

Manufacturer: CHC Navigation

Manufacturer POC: Bruce Eyre

Manufacturer Phone #: (404) 545-5596

Manufacturer Address: 6380 S. Valley View Blvd Suite 246 Las Vegas NV 89118

Dealer/Rep: Transit and Level

Dealer/Rep Address Phone No. Chris (704)650-5052

Email: chrisg@transitandlevel.com

Description of the supplies or services required, the estimated price/cost, and required delivery date.

Two Apache3 autonomous surface vessels with spare parts for up to three vehicles. Required delivery is

September 30, 2023.

In conclusion, the requested supplies or services represent the minimum requirements of the government.

Describe in detail why only this source can furnish the requirements to the exclusion of other sources.

(what specific characteristics of the supplies or services limit the availability to a sole source (e.g., unique features, function of the item, etc.)?)

In fall 2022, a contract (purchase order N0018922P0802,) was awarded to CHC Navigation for the purchase of an initial unmanned surface vessel. Since that time, the initial Apache3 has been integrated into USNA existing fleet of maritime vehicles through the development of customized software.

USNA is requesting a brand name to acquire two additional Apache3 USVs to increase their number of

Apache3 vehicles to three to be able to validate formation control algorithms. The primary justification of the brand name is to maintain continuity of hardware and software over the small fleet of vessels. The purchase of two additional Apache3 USVs allows for immediate integration into USNA testing program while also providing additional parts for the existing as well as the newly procured vessels in case of testing mishaps (such as running the vehicle aground … which has happened).

The following are provided as potential examples of reasons to support soliciting from a single source. If these items do not apply, the check-a-blocks may be deleted from the document. The user should include the appropriate rationale for the selected item(s).

☒ The supplies or services must be compatible in all aspects (form, fit and function) with existing systems presently installed/performing. Describe the equipment/function you have now and how the new item/service must coordinate, connect, or interface with the existing system.

The purchase of two additional Apache3 USVs allows for immediate integration into USNA program while also providing additional parts for the existing APACHE3. USNA developed customize software for the previously procured APACHE3. Procuring the same vehicle allows for immediate integration allowing for the software to interface with the newly procured APACHE3 vehicles. The spare parts must also be compatible in form, fit, and function.

☐ A patent, copyright or proprietary data limits competition.

☐ These are "direct replacement" parts/components for existing equipment.

Other information to support a sole source action:

Document number:

I CERTIFY THAT THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ABOVE IS COMPLETE AND ACCURATE TO THE BEST OF

MY KNOWLEDGE. I UNDERSTAND THAT THE PROCESSING OF THIS SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION

PRECLUDES THE USE OF FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION.

Signature Date

Activity Title

I HEREBY DETERMINE THAT THE CIRCUMSTANCES OF THE CONTRACT ACTION DEEM ONLY ONE

SOURCE REASONABLY AVAILABLE IN ACCORDANCE WITH FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i).

Contracting Officer Signature Date

NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center, Norfolk Contracting

Department