JA 20-032 Sole Source Justification-Redacted.pdf

JA No. 20-032

Sole Source Justification Under the Authority of the FAR 13.5 Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items

41 U.S.C. 1901

Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition FAR 13.501 (but not exceeding $700,000)

Authority: (41 U.S.C. 1901) Project/Program Name: Raider Outboard Motor Parts, Tools, and Equipment IDIQ Component/PEO/Other: COMNAVSPECWARCOM Estimated Contract Cost (including options): $600,000

Type: (Individual or Class )

JA No.

20-032

1. Agency and Contracting Activity: (FAR 6.303-2(b)(1)) Agency: USSOCOM Contracting Activity: COMNAVSPECWARCOM 2000 Trident Way, Bldg. 624 San Diego CA 92115-5599

2. Description of Action: (FAR 6.303-2(b)(2)) NSWG-1 requests a five (5) year, Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Raider Outboard parts, accessories, and related equipment necessary to support LOGSU-1 Program of Record maintenance of OEM boat motors.

3. Description of Supplies/Services: (FAR 6.303-2(b)(3)) The 1st LT Division of LOGSU-1 requires replacement OEM parts and accessories for their current inventory of non-standard outboard motors used in maritime operations. These motors

Per FAR 13.501, post on FBO within 14 days after contract award, or within 30 if based on urgency (unless a 5.202 exception applies).

If citing brand name post with solicitation.

JA No. 20-032 have parts and accessories that require consistent maintenance and replacement semi-annually and as required. The systems involved specifically include the Raider 50HP SOCOM Program of Record (PoR) outboard motor.

4. Authority Cited: (FAR 6.303-2(b)(4)) This sole source acquisition is being conducted under the authority of the simplified acquisition procedures for certain commercial items at 41 U.S.C. 1901, as implemented by FAR 13.501(a).

5. Reason for Authority Cited: (FAR 6.303-2(b)(5)) IAW FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), the circumstances of the contract action require the purchase of Brand Name items and only products manufactured by Raider Outboards are authorized to meet the Government's needs. The parts and accessories being purchased are maritime systems in which after-market or non-manufacturer replacement items are not authorized. These motors have been modified by Raider Outboards Inc., solely for the United States Military, specifically tested and designed to meet Mission Essential Task List (METLs) of the United States Special Operations Forces (SOF) that operate in the open ocean, littoral, and riverine environments on Combat Rubber Raiding Craft (CRRC).

At this time, there are no other viable alternatives that conform to the specified Systems Requirement Document related to these outboard motors. Moreover, there are no agents, dealers, or manufacturers authorized to represent these products and no other items or products are available for purchase that would serve the same purpose or function. Further, any use of unapproved parts will void the limited warranty and may result in severe damage or loss of engine.

6. Efforts/Actions to Increase Competition: (FAR 6.303-2(b)(6)) The notice will be posted with the solicitation as it cites a brand name.

A notice will be posted within 14 days of contract award (30 if based on urgency).

The notice was not publicized as required by FAR 5.2. If a notice was not publicized, the exception cited under FAR 5.202(a)(1) through (13) was: .

7. Market Research: (FAR 6.303-2(b)(8)) LOGSU-1 Program of Record will continue market research activities for other viable solutions to outboard motors of this capacity. Raider Outboard Motors is currently the sole provider of proprietary OEM parts and equipment.

8. Interested Sources: (FAR 6.303-2(b)(10)&(11)) Raider Outboards Inc DUNS: 080225490 CAGE Code: 595K1 SAM Status: Active Expiration Date: 04/02/2021

9. Other Authorities/Factors: (FAR 6.303-2(b)(9)) None.