C10_PR 1301398197 Sole Source Justification_Redacted.pdf

This is a Request to Restrict Competition memorandum from the Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division dated July 2, 2026, seeking approval to conduct a sole source procurement under FAR Part 12 procedures for a commercial product below the simplified acquisition threshold.

The requirement is for Nondestructive Evaluation (NDE) training in Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing (PAUT) Level II for 12 individuals at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD). The OEM identified is Lavender International Non-destructive Testing USA, LLC, located at 15200 Middlebrook Drive, Suite G, Houston, TX 77058. Market research was conducted by the OEM POC. The sole source justification states that competition is not feasible because Lavender International is used by NAVSEA's Public Shipyards as the training curriculum covering essential elements such as PAUT general theory, equipment operation, and inspection data analysis, as evidenced by existing contracts. The same course is required to properly complement public Shipyards in PAUT and certify personnel to Level II. Warfare Centers require this specific course for compliance with ASNT SNT-TC-1A standards and ASNT Standard Topical Outlines for Qualification of Nondestructive Testing Personnel. The memorandum includes certification by the Requirements POC and approval by the Contracting Officer (Code 02) dated August 5, 2026, authorizing restriction of competition pursuant to FAR 12.102(a).