C14 - Redacted SSJ.pdf

Subj: SOLE SOURCE MEMORANDUM TO ACQUIRE FIBER OPTIC INSPECTION

SYSTEMS FROM TESSEC MANUFACURING SERVICES

1. Identification of the agency and the contracting activity, and specific identification of the document as a “Limited 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 (Contracts Department Code 02).

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 TESSEC Manufacturing Services, 5621 Webster St, Dayton, OH 45414 for the acquisition of fiber optic inspection systems. The systems being acquired will support training for the Airborne Laser Mine Detection System (ALMDS).

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

The following items are being acquired:

Description Part Number Qty

Fiber Optic Inspection System 4007AS100-2 3

The Government’s minimum needs have been verified by the certifying technical and requirements personnel. This memo does not authorize acquisition for other requirements. All equipment will be delivered no later than 150 days after award of the order. The contract action will be funded with FY23 Navy Working Capital Funds (NWCF).

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. 2304(d)(1)(B). Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements FAR 6.302- 1(a)(2)(iii)(B).

10 U.S.C. 2304(c) (1) – Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements, FAR 6.302-1. These inspection systems are required to support the Airborne Laser Mine Detection System (ALMDS) which is a critical Mine Warfare (MIW) System. This system deters enemy forces and conduct detecting, localizing, and identifying mine threats from deep water through the beach zone. Operating Lasers properly requires precise training by competent personnel and precise calibrating equipment. The fiber optic inspection systems will be used at various training locations within the MIW training system. These training systems must be identical to the systems and equipment located in the fleet to ensure the safety of all US navy personnel. Therefore, all equipment, operating and safety instructions, safety rules, and training instructions must be identical to those used in the fleet. The fiber optic inspection systems manufactured by TESSEC Manufacturing is the original equipment manufacturer of the fiber option inspection system and these are the only inspection systems compatible with the fiber optic systems used in the fleet. Changes in procedures or equipment may introduce new or change existing parameters that may cause the ALMDS laser systems to malfunction. Any malfunctions can be extremely harmful to US Navy personnel. Therefore, it is imperative that the fiber optic inspection systems manufactured exclusively by TESSEC is acquired. No deviations to current systems are authorized at this time. In summary TESSEC, LLC is the only source that can meet the Government’s needs.

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.

As stated in paragraph 4 above, TESSEC Manufacturing Services is the only source that can meet the Government’s needs. Additionally, this procurement action is greater than $25,000 and therefore will be synopsized in the Government point of entry website SAM.gov.

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, TESSEC Manufacturing Services is the only company that can meet this requirement.

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