C14 - Redacted Sole Source Justification.pdf

MEMORANDUM

Subj: SOLE SOURCE MEMORANDUM TO ACQUIRE BATHYMETRY MAPPING SYSTEM

CABLE ASSEMBLY FOR LION HUNTER UPGRADE KIT

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 the Naval Sea Systems Command, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Panama City Division (NSWC PCD), 110 Vernon Avenue, Panama City, FL 32407-7001.

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

This action will award a firm fixed price purchase order, on a sole source basis, to Kongsberg Underwater Technology, LLC 19210 33rd Ave W STE A Lynnwood, WA 988036-4749, for the acquisition of cable assembly kits for the Bathymetry Mapping System (BMS).

3. A description of the supplies or services required to meet the agency’s needs.

One (1) upgrade kit consisting of:

Qty (2) BMS Cable Assembly (P/N 424187)

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.

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 Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) currently has a requirement for the cable assembly kits to be used on the Bathymetry Mapping System (BMS) Kongsberg Underwater Technology LLC is the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and the only source for these cable assemblies and does not sell this kit through distribution.. These are the only cables that will properly interface with the BMS system. As a result, Kongsberg Underwater Technology LLC is the only source for this equipment. Therefore, it is imperative that this purchase is awarded on a sole source basis to the Kongsberg Underwater Technology LLC, the only company that meet this requirement.

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, Kongsberg Underwater Technology LLC 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, Kongsberg Underwater Technology LLC is the only source that can meet this requirement.