Chris SSJ- Sterling RDI Camera and Training FY24 Signed_Redacted.pdf

NSWCCD Sole Source/Brand Name Justification Under SAT Rev 3 Template Effective February 2023

USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION LESS THAN

SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD MEMO

FROM:

CODE: 717

TO: Code 02 SUBJECT: Sole Source Justification for Use of Other than Full & Open Competition for an Acquisition under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT)

I. BACKGROUND

1. FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) states for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold, Contracting Officers may solicit from one source if the Contracting Officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available.

2. As required by FAR 13.106-3(b)(3)(i), this memorandum explains the absence of competition for this acquisition, as only one source will be solicited for this requirement (or for a portion of the requirement) and the requirement is not expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

3. This memorandum is derived from Enclosure 3, Department of Navy Simplified Acquisition Procedures Guide (April 2018) and is only applicable to acquisitions under the SAT.

II. DESCRIPTION OF ITEM OR SERVICE (include manufacture/sole source name and address) Code 717 requires the purchase of quantity one (1) motion amplification system from RDI Technologies Inc. to help measure different variables not visible to the human eye. Code 717 also requires training and certification of the device provided by technical experts who work for RDI Technologies Inc. The estimated price is $ and needs to be delivered by 8/16/24 with training happening on after that date.

MANUFACTURER: RDI Technologies Inc.

ADDRESS: 10024 Investment Drive, Suite 150 Knoxville, TN 37932 PHONE: 401 644 8620, frank.vitucci@rditechnologies.com POC: Frank Vitucci

III. BASIS FOR DETERMINATION FOR USE OF OTHER THAN FULL & OPEN COMPETITION

A. BRAND NAME:

Item required must be a brand name product, or feature of a product, particular to one manufacturer.

1. Restrictive Rights: The source has established proprietary rights, limited rights in data, patent rights, copyrights, or secret processes in the item or service required.

2. Exclusive Licensing Agreements: The item or service is only available from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM).

3. Other Reasons:

B. SOLE SOURCE (select all that apply)

1. Restrictive Rights: The source has established proprietary rights, limited rights in data, patent rights, copyrights, or secret processes in the item or service required.

2. Exclusive Licensing Agreements: The item or service is only available from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), or there is only one authorized distributor or technical representative for the OEM.

This Iris CM Acquisition System measures deflection, displacement, movement, and vibration not visible to the human eye, that previously could only be detected with large numbers of contact sensors. Utilizing speed, high resolution video cameras, the system measures vibration or movement with high levels of accuracy. The motion detected is then amplified, producing video so the motions undetectable to the human eye can be visualized. This data can then be used to localize sources of signature deficiencies. To ensure compatibility, Code 717 requires this RDI Technologies Inc system to integrate with existing data acquisition hardware and training on the device.

If another device is used, it would cost roughly 30-50k in reprogramming and retraining costs. RDI Technologies is also the OEM for this Iris CM Acquisition System and has no authorized resellers or distributors making them the only technical experts to provide training and certification.

3. Other Reasons:

C. LIMITED SOURCE (FAR 8.405-6):

Item required must be a brand name product, or feature of a product, particular to one manufacturer.

1. Restrictive Rights: The source has established proprietary rights, limited rights in data, patent rights, copyrights, or secret processes in the item or service required.

2. Exclusive Licensing Agreements: The item or service is only available from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM).

3. Other Reasons:

IV. CERTIFICATIONS & APPROVALS

A. Technical/Requirements Certification: I certify that the facts and representation under my cognizance, which are included in this justification, are complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.

B. Certification/Approval per FAR 13.501: Upon the basis of the above justification, I hereby approve the solicitation of the proposed procurement(s) described herein using other than full and open competition, pursuant to the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304(c).

Contracting Officer Signature Name / Title / Phone Date

MCDONALD-

JOHNSON.SYDNEY.MELVINA.1408165845

Digitally signed by MCDONALD-

JOHNSON.SYDNEY.MELVINA.1408165845

Date: 2024.07.23 09:40:38 -04'00'