C14. Redacted SSJ.pdf

Subj: SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION MEMORANDUM FOR LANDING CRAFT, AIR

CUSHION (LCAC) PROPELLER RUB RING – AFT SEALS

1. 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.

2. Nature and/or description of the action being approved.

This action will award a firm fixed price contract to United CNC Machining, A Paravis Company, 1597 Atlantic Blvd., Auburn Hills, MI 48326.

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

Part Number Description Qty.

245-5750315-003 Propeller Rub Ring – Aft Seals 25 N/A Shipping 1

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 acquisition will be conducted using simplified acquisition procedures with a total dollar value above micro-purchase levels, but not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold of $250,000.00. This purchase will be funded with FY22 SCN funds.

4. 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 current vendor of this part have received numerous Quality Deficiency Reports (QDRs) for NSN_5330-01-320-7201, resulting in extended and unplanned downtime of the LCAC and SSC hovercrafts. This is an essential component required to perform maintenance on both the LCAC and SSC hovercraft propellers. United CNC Machining / A Paravis Company has been qualified and has proven that they can meet the extremely tight tolerances required.

Using United CNC Machining will result in a significant time saving as the mean time to repair of the propellers will be decreased due to parts being in tolerance as well as an increase of Full Mission Capable (FMC) hovercrafts. If another vendor were to be selected, unacceptable risk of the items being out of spec and/or tolerance is introduced, resulting in significant schedule risk due to unplanned downtime.

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 United CNC Machining for the items listed in Section 3.

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

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, United CNC Machining is the only source that can meet this requirement.

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