COR_signed_BNJ.pdf

JUSTIFICATION FOR SOLE SOURCE or BRAND NAME SPECIFIED (Simplified Acquisitions <$150K)

In accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b), the Contracting Officer determines if the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available or a portion of the purchase specifies a particular brand-name item. This determination must be supported with full justification for Sole Source or Brand Name from the Technical/Requirements personnel. When the Technical/Requirements personnel describe an item with a purchase description which limits the competition, the justification must explain why the item is the only one that will meet the Government’s requirement. The Technical/Requirements personnel shall provide the following information:

1. Organization/Line Office: OMAO Gordon Gunter, Okeanos Explorer, Henry Bigelow

2. Procurement Request Number: NMAN7200-15-01794 and NMAN7200-156-01753

3. Description of Action being Approved: Consilium Speed Doppler Systems

4. Description of item or services required to meet the Agency’s needs (including estimated value):

Purchase of complete 3 each Consilium T2 Speed Log system for NOAA Ships. Estimated cost $40,000.00 per system.

1. 702200 SAL T2 ELC Electronics Unit

2. 704400 SAL T TRU-2-2 Transducer 30m cable

3. 704500 SAL LPU2 Log Processing Unit

4. Two 704042 SD4-2 SAL T2/T3 Speed/Distance Display

5. 702270 SAL T2 Manual

6. 5493300-00A SAL T/860 MSSBSV H Single Bottom Set

7. 71-19839-X1 SAL T/860 Connecting Tube D35 / L 700-2500 mm

8. 71-19839-X2 SAL T/860 Connecting Tube D35 / L 2600-4600 mm

9. Two 701219 SDP Power Supply 48-230V

10. Commissioning Services required for warranty

11. AA07191 Manufacturer’s Works Certificate of Quality and Quantity

12. AA07193 Certificate of Guarantee

5. List the proposed contractor (name and address) or brand name and describe the unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source (explain why the suggested source is the only source which can provide the supplies or services):

Consillium Marine US Inc. is a large business with numerous resellers: Consilium is able to provide all necessary items needed for a complete install. Consilium Speed Logs are installed on several of the NOAA vessels and are the standard for NOAA OMAO ships, and the manufacturer has a proven product that provides dependable navigation information.

Consilium also has certified technicians across the country who are readily available if needed.RAMTEC Marine Systems and ProNautas Marine Electronics etc.

6. Describe how the Government will determine the cost to be fair and reasonable:

Pricing for other comparable systems such as Furuno or Sperry are about the same or higher.

The request by the Product Line Managers for this system to be the fleet standard relates to overall cost, reported performance, minimizing spare parts and familiarization of this critical equipment by a wide range of users. As ship’s officers and staff are shared and move across the fleet, the need to standardize equipment such as this was identified as a safety issue. The equipment is primarily used when navigating in and out of docking locations. It provides ship speed in two axis that is critical for safe docking. The close pricing between other systems offered by other manufactures as well as the proven performance on other NOAA ships, offers the best overall value to the Government. Consilium has a history of providing this equipment to NOAA vessels, therefore, no design work will need to be done. Using the same product fleet wide results in reduced lost sea days if there is a problem, through use of other fleet assets. Standardization makes parts more available, as well as reduces cost.

7. Description of market research conducted:

Consilium T2 Doppler Speed Log is not listed under GSA. Consilium has a list of authorized dealers. It should be noted that only vendors suggested by Consilium should be considered, as this assures that the product is genuine and in new and current configuration. Within these parameters, there is no reason this request cannot be posted for open competition. The submitted Supplemental Information lists possible vendors.

8. Statement of actions, if any, to remove barriers to competition in the future:

9. Any other facts supporting justification:

10. Certification:

Technical/Requirements Personnel:

I certify the requirement meets the Government’s minimum need and that the facts, representations, and data included in this justification are complete and accurate.

Signature Date

Contracting Officer:

I certify that the data supporting the recommended use of other than full and open competition is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge.

Signature Date