Finalized MAPR61723000197 Sole Source Justification SAP (KO-COR Signed).pdf

SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION FOR

ACQUISITIONS WITHIN THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD ($250K) UP TO

FAR 13.5 THRESHOLD ($7 MIL)

1. In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation 13.106-1(b)(1) – actions up to $250k or 13.501(a)

– actions up to $7 million, I hereby determine that the TSGB Regulatory Gauging Support FY23 listed on MAPR61723000197 PR&C is available from only one source, and competition is precluded for the reasons indicated below. There are no substitutes available.

2. This acquisition is restricted to the following source:

Caswell, Michael dba National Marine Services 2622 Lively Lane #100 Sugar Land, TX 77479 United States Phone: 904-994-9919 Email: nmsdiver@aol.com Website: www.nationalmarineservices.com

3. The TSGB Regulatory Gauging Support FY23 is estimated to cost $63,694.00 and is required to be completed and delivered by 4/30/23. Contractor/Vendor support is required for TSGB Regulatory Gauging Support FY23. The intent of this item is for the Contractor to provide the services of an ABS Approved Hull Thickness Measurement Technician, acceptable to the Owner, to carry out all necessary hull gauging(s) necessary for the completion and crediting of the Special Periodical Survey Hull No. 7. The Contractor is to provide all necessary labor, materials, equipment and services necessary to support the technician in completing this item.

4. Because of the urgency of this requirement, only one source will be solicited. The TSGB Regulatory Gauging Support FY23 must be delivered by 04/30/2023. This office became aware of the requirement on 1/18/23. If the required delivery date is not met, the following reasons are noted:

Andrew Barry (Marine Surveyor/COR • MAR617 - Division of Pacific Operations – Oakland) Sole Source Justification Statement dated 1/17/23: This is an emergent requirement for services in support of the FY23 Dry Dock. National Marine Services are required to complete this emergent requirement to fully complete the FY23 dry dock package for solicitation. This sole source will save the government time and money during the dry docking by identifying steel required for replacement prior to the submission of the package.

5. Check and fill in all that are applicable:

The material or service must be compatible in all aspects (form, fit, and function) with existing systems presently installed. The current equipment is <insert description of current equipment>, and the new item/service must coordinate, connect, or interface with the existing system by <insert description of how the new item/service must coordinate or interface>.

A patent, copyright, proprietary data, or licensing agreement limits competition. The proprietary data are described as follows:

<Insert description>

These are "direct replacement" parts/components for existing equipment.

Other information to support a sole-source buy: TSGB Regulatory Gauging Support FY23 is pertinent to the agency maritime mission, due to the urgency, time frame and the TS Golden Bear Ship activation scheduled for May 2023. This acquisition is vital to ship’s operations, in order to function efficiently, effectively and without problems while at sea. The requirement is necessary to proceed with other ship repair issues. The vendor is the major institution within the United States and has familiarity with the requested unique services. To allow for continuity of services without any interruption that may seriously impact operations, Caswell, Michael dba National Marine Services is the only vendor who can perform this service.

CERTIFICATION

I certify that statements checked and information provided above are complete and correct to the best of my knowledge. In accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1). The facts of this acquisition preclude the use of full and open competition.

Andrew Barry Date Marine Surveyor/COR

Healon Knight Date Contracting Officer