C14 - Redacted Sole Source Justification.pdf

MEMORANDUM

Subj: SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION MEMORANDUM FOR KONGSBERG AML

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 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 for the items listed in Paragraph 3 to Kongsberg Underwater Technology, LLC (KUTL).

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

KUTL shall deliver one AML Upgrade Kit consisting of:

Qty. (1) AML CTD/SV, HUGIN 1k (p/n 110-0005375) Qty. (1) UW cable assy, KS289-1-1400 (p/n 495941) Qty. (1) Sensor bracket assy, AML/pressure sensor (p/n 110-0007864) Pressure testing IAW std BMS test procedure Pressure certificate and records

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.

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 item(s) listed in Paragraph 3 of this document. KUTL is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of the equipment that this upgrade kit will be used with. As the OEM, KUTL has proprietary knowledge of the inner operations and requirements of their equipment, making them the only source for the item(s) listed in Paragraph 3 of this document.

If another brand were to be selected, the hardware would have to be tested, documentation revised/updated, resulting in project delay and unplanned project costs and overrun.

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 KUTL for the item(s) listed in Paragraph 3 of this document.

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