C14 Redacted SSJ FDHS Eval and Diagnosis.docx

MEMORANDUM

Subj: DIVER THERMAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT OEM SERVICE

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 purchase order to RINI Technologies, 582 South Econ Circle, Oviedo, FL 32765 for the evaluation and diagnosis services, with the option of repairs, of the Free Diver Heating Systems (FDCS).

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

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 the micro-purchase levels, but not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold of $250,000.

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.

RINI Technologies is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of the Free Diver Heating System (FDHS). As such, they are the only vendor who has the knowledge and technical experience with the Free Diver Heating System (FDCS), sub-components and performance requirements to perform the services stated in paragraph 3.0.

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As such, the Government does not expect significant savings nor better service through competition but does anticipate significant and unacceptable delays that will negatively impact this requirement if another service facility is selected. Therefore, it is in the Governments’ best interest to award on a sole source basis to RINI Technologies.

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, RINI Technologies 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.

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, RINI Technologies is the only source that can meet this requirement.