C14 - Redacted Sole Source Justification.pdf

Subj: SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION MEMORANDUM FOR UNDERWATER CABLES

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 Teledyne Marine for the items listed in Section 3.

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

Item Part Number/Description Qty.

1 1535151-112

ITAR C/A W-100, 150 FT 9#20/4-FO W/8#16/4-FO (NAVSEA 45720-1)

This acquisition will be conducted using simplified acquisition procedures with a total estimated value greater than $25,000, but not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold of $250,000.00. 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)(1) [10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1)] - Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements, FAR 6.302-1.

The underwater cable is a critical part of a fielded system that connects exterior ship components to interior ship components. The cable is a modified version of a legacy cable that has been used in the fleet for over 20 years. It has been upgraded numerous times to overcome various reliability issues and Teledyne Marine has the experience and ability to incorporate these upgrades. If another vendor were to be selected, the vendor would be required to become familiar with the project requirements and have to develop the necessary cables. This would result in significant delays to the project as well as a large increase in cost to the Government.

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 Teledyne Marine for the items 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, Teledyne Marine 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, Teledyne Marine is the only source that can meet this requirement.