Finalized MAPR61723000198 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 Annual MES FY23 listed on MAPR61723000198 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:

Puget Sound Inflatables Attn: James Dayka 309 S Cloverdale St., STE A7 Seattle, Washington 98108-4500 Phone(s): 206-762-3877/800-743-7238 Toll Free Email: info@life-raft.com Website: www.life-raft.com

The TSGB Annual MES FY23 is estimated to cost $40,000.00 and is required to be completed and delivered by 04/30/2023. Contractor/Vendor support is required for TSGB Annual MES FY23, SR#7322486. The intent of this item is for the Contractor to complete a MES Post Deployment Recertification of the vessel’s Port side LSA MES/100 Person raft unit.

3. Because of the urgency of this requirement, only one source will be solicited. The TSGB Annual MES FY23 must be delivered by 04/30/2023. This office became aware of the requirement on 02/02/2023. 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 for TSGB Annual MES FY23 dated 1/30/23: Request sole source approval for the Contractor (PSI-PUGET SOUND INFLATABLES INC.) listed above for supporting regulatory MES inspections and annual required maintenance. This contractor is considered an OEM for MES currently installed on board; the OEM is a required source for work as it is their proprietary equipment.

Additionally, this work is required to support the regulatory inspections required to be completed before the ship departs for mission. Due to the urgent requirement, required regulatory inspections, and this contractor being an OEM, I am requesting sole source approval.

4. 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> mailto:info@life-raft.com http://www.life-raft.com/

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

Other information to support a sole-source buy: TSGB Annual MES 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. Puget Sound Inflatables 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