LSJ_SEA_Bottles_REDACTED_190805.pdf

SOLE or LIMITED SOURCES JUSTIFICATION Determination Memorandum for Acquisitions Over $3,500 but not Exceeding the SAT

All solicitations and orders shall be competed unless a justification to limit competition using an exception in FAR Part 8, 13, or 16, as applicable to the acquisition, is approved by the Contracting Officer. When the customer describes an item or service, which limits the availability to one source or a particular brand name, there must be a technical explanation describing why only that specific one will meet the government’s requirement. Statements must be detailed and identify the harm that would come to the government (e.g. lack of capability or safety impact). The customer MUST COMPLETE all questions below, as applicable.

PURCHASE REQUEST OR REQUISITION NUMBER ESTIMATED AMOUNT

1. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND THE INTENDED USE.

2. THE CIRCUMSTANCE THAT REQUIRED LIMITING SOURCES TO A SINGLE MANUFACTURER OR SERVICE PROVIDER. (See FAR 8.405- 6(a)(1)(i) and (b)(1) for exceptions that apply to orders under GSA schedules. See FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) for open market purchase exceptions. See FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i) for exceptions that apply to orders against multiple award contracts.)

3. THE RATIONALE THAT SUPPORTS THE EXCEPTION NOTED ABOVE. (e.g., compatibility with existing equipment, specific performance criteria, proprietary data, only one capable, urgency, logical follow on, satisfy minimum guarantee, etc.).

4. IF APPLICABLE, WHY IS THE PROCUREMENT SO URGENT THAT TIME WILL NOT TO ALLOW FOR ADVERTISING?

5. STATEMENT OF ACTIONS, IF ANY, THE GOVERNMENT MAY TAKE TO REMOVE OR OVERCOME ANY BARRIERS TO COMPETITION.

SIGNATURE CODE TELEPHONE NUMBER DATE

CUSTOMER

CONTRACTING OFFICER

This form may be used in lieu of the determination described in FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i), 8.405- 6(b)(2), 13.106-1(b)(1), or 16.505(a)(4).

Customer Approval Levels Ech II ACOS/SA or Deputy Ech III Department Head or Above Ech IV CO, XO, or CMC

V5273819RCG4078

Special Warfare Combatant-Craft Crewman(SWCC) and embarked personnel must be able to quickly and safely abandon ship due to uncontrolled flooding, capsize, catastrophic battle damage,fire or any number of other emergency conditions. All personnel must be able to move from their assigned positions within the craft to an appropriate abandon ship position or stations while fully mission equipped with minimal impediment to their movement. Such movement on NSW advanced combatant craft that have a fully enclosed or semi-enclosed cockpit may be hindered by contaminated air and impeded by narrow or obstructed passageways and embarked equipment. As such, SWCC and embarked personnel must have access to an emergency breathing apparatus to extend the time available to effect escapes. The Aqua Lung Survival Egress Air (SEA) Model SRU 42/P, Part #108445 is a compact compressed air system that is an emergency air source designed for

FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), only one source reasonably available, brand-name Aqua Lung Survival Egress Air (SEA) Model SRU 42/P, Part #108445

The Aqua Lung SEA SRU-42P, part number 108445, is the only system which meets all Safety Of Life At Sea (SOLAS) requirements in accordance with NAVAIR 13-1-6.5, dated 1 APR 2007 and is the only supplemental air system approved for use by NAVAIR.

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Although the required hardware is brand name, there are several authorized resellers. Market research indicates that there will be sufficient competition for this requirement. The Government will continue to monitor the market place for competitive options to support this requirement as well as to remain informed of changes in technology.

N8 5 Aug 2019

N01C-1 619-403-2734 5 Aug 2019