C12 SSJ DBI-Redacted.doc

29 March 2022

MEMORANDUM

Subj: SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION MEMORANDUM FOR DUAL-BAND SECTOR ANTENNA BPA (PR 1300TBD)

Identification of the agency and the contracting activity, and specific identification of the document as a “Sole Source Justification.”

This is a sole source justification. Contracting activity is NSWC-PCD, Code 024, 110 Vernon Ave., Panama City, FL, 32407.

Nature and/or description of the action being approved.

This action will award a firm fixed price Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) with Direct Beam Incorporated (dBI), 2485 Jen Drive Suite 4, Melbourne, FL 32940 for the items specified in Section 3.

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

NSWC PCD has a requirement to inspect and repair approximately seventy two (72) Dual-Band Sector Antennas. The antennas shall have a Limited Technical Inspection (LTI), necessary repairs required to pass the Factory Acceptance Test (FAT), and paint the external surface. If repair is required beyond the established repairs cost, the Government has the right to request the antenna be repaired or not repaired. After repair, the antenna shall be tested to ensure that it meets the OEM specifications.

This acquisition will be conducted using simplified acquisition procedures with a total estimated value greater than $25,000. The Government's minimum needs have been verified by the certifying technical and requirements personnel. This memo does not authorize acquisition for other requirements. This purchase will be funded with Navy Working Capital Funds.

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) - Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements, FAR 6.302-1.

The Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) has a requirement for the inspection and repair of Dual-Band Sector Antennas (DBSA) and to return the antennas to a reliable, operable condition that can be sustained with routine maintenance. The Antennas were originally manufactured by the Harris Corporation, but the Harris Corporation has turned over all of the product line to dBI. Only dBI has the proprietary information, parts, and ability to repair and modify the equipment.

As such, the government does not expect significant savings through competition and it is more advantageous to the Government to award on a sole source basis to the dBI for the items listed in Section 3.

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.

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, dBI is the only source that can meet the Government’s needs. This requirement will be be synopsized in the government point of entry sam.gov because it is estimated greater than $25,000.00.

Any other facts supporting the justification.

None.

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, dBI is the only source that can meet this requirement.

Signature Page follows.