E21 - Redacted Sole Source Justification.pdf

MEMORANDUM

Subj: SOLE SOURCE MEMORANDUM TO ACQUIRE CONDITIONAL ASSESSMENT AND REPAIR

EVENTS (CARE) OF THE AN/SQQ-32 (V)3+ MINE HUNTING SONAR SET FROM IPS

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. The 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.

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 Innovative Professional Solutions (IPS), 520 Skyview Drive, Panama City Beach, FL 32408 under the WOSB Statue FAR 19.1506 to provide Conditional Assessment and Repair Events (CARE) for the AN/SQQ-32 (V)3+ Mine Hunting Sonar set.

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

The Navy is planning Conditional Assessment and Repair Events (CARE) for the AN/SQQ-32 (V)3+ Mine Hunting Sonar set. CARE will assess and repair the AN/SQQ-32 (V)3+ systems that are in-service on the Taiwan Navy MHC class ships. The task requires specialized knowledge of the AN/SQQ-32 (V)3+ Mine Hunting Sonar. This acquisition will be conducted using simplified acquisition procedures. 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. This acquisition is conducted under the authority of FAR 12.102(a), Restricting Competition for Commercial Acquisitions Below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold. The determination has been made that only one source is reasonably available to meet the Government's minimum needs.

IPS is the only company that can accomplished the required tasking for the following reasons. IPS’ personnel developed the procedures and techniques for repairing the US Navy’s AN/SQQ-32 series Mine Hunting Sonar sets.

IPS personnel were trained to repair these systems by the Original Equipment Manufacturer. IPS’ knowledge of the unique AN/SQQ-32 (V)3+ system, coupled with their experience in designing and fabricating any unique tooling required to repair the system, uniquely qualifies them to perform this SOW. No other contractor will be able to duplicate the knowledge and processes. As such, the Government does not expect significant savings through competition and does expect significant and unacceptable delays that will negatively impact this requirement.

Therefore, it is imperative that this procurement is awarded on a sole source basis to IPS.

4. Best Value Determination in accordance with FAR 12.102(a)

The Contracting Officer has determined that this order represents the best value to the Government. This determination is based on the unique and time-sensitive mission requirements of Special Operating Forces. Awarding this as a sole-source order is the most advantageous approach. The best value is achieved by ensuring mission readiness and avoiding the costs and operational impacts of extended equipment downtime.

5. A determination of the market research conducted among schedule holders and resellers or a statement of the reason market research was not conducted.

For the reasons specified in paragraph 4 above, IPS is the only source that can meet the Government’s needs. This requirement will be synopsized in the government point of entry SAM.gov.

5. Any other facts supporting the justification.

None.

6. 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, IPS is the only source that can meet this requirement.