4. Statutory Authority Permitting Other Than Full & Open Competition

5. Rationale Justifying Use of Cited Authority

6. Description of Efforts Made To Solicit Offers From as Many Offerors as Practicable

7. Determination of Fair And Reasonable Cost

8. Actions to Remove Barriers to Future Competition

Line of Accounting

This J&A is based upon the authority of 10 USC 3204(A) (1), only one or a limited number of responsible sources will satisfy agency requirements, as implemented by FAR 6.302-1

A/RMC 3

Acquire, for the second or subsequent time, directly from the actual manufacturer.

A/RMSC R

The Government does not own the data or the rights to the data needed to purchase / contract repair of this part from additional sources. It has been determined to be uneconomical to buy the data or rights to the data. It is uneconomical to reverse engineer the part. This code is used when the Government did not initially purchase the data and/or rights. If only one source has the rights or data to manufacture/repair this item, A/RMCs 3, 4, or 5 are valid. If two or more sources have the rights or data to manufacture/repair this item, A/RMCs 1 or 2 are valid.

This acquisition will be solicited to

OIL STATES INDUSTRIES, INC. CAGE 18444 This is a sole sourced item proprietary to Oil States Industries INC 18444. Only Oil States Industries, INC 18444 has the data rights necessary to meet fleet requirements. This material will be used in a crucial shipboard system. The use of incorrect or defective material would create a high probability of failure resulting in serious personnel injury, loss of vital shipboard systems, or the loss of the ship itself therefore, the material has been designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material (Level 1, Scope of Certification, or Quality Assured) and special control procedures are invoked to ensure receipt of correct material which has been previously shock and vibration tested for use on submarines. Substitution is not authorized.

15 MAR 2019 Class Waiver of the Requirement to Post a Request for Information or Sources Sought Notice applies to this requirement

The proposed contract action was synopsized on the government-wide point of entry on 04/10/2025 and as a result

Market research was conducted in accordance with far part 10. The results of the market research conducted (or the reason(s) market research was not conducted) are as follows

Market Research was conducted in the following databases: ITIMP (Integrated Technical Item Management & Procurement) System, EB Single Parts Master, TDP Tool, CDMD-OA (Configuration Data Managers Database-Open Archives), CITIS (Contractor Integrated Technical Information System), NSEDR (Naval Ships Engineering Drawing Repository), EIS (Engineering Information System), E-LAR's (Engineering Liaison Action System), LAR's, ERP/ORACLE/FMT, and FLIS. The Government failed to Procure adequate technical data necessary for these complex items, which must meet operational, and Reliability requirements. : The Government failed to procure adequate technical data necessary for these complex items which must meet operational and reliability requirements. Only Cage code 18444 Oil States Industries, INC, possesses the necessary data rights to provide the required level of performance needed to meet fleet requirements. “A review of the data bases listed in the market research did not reveal nor identify any known distributors”.

The contracting officer determines that the anticipated cost to the Government of the supplies covered by this J&A will be fair and reasonable.

For reasons set forth in Paragraph (5 & 6), NAVSUP WSS has no plans at this time to compete future contracts for the subject item covered by this document. If another potential manufacturing source emerges, NAVSUP WSS will assess whether competition for future requirements is feasible. Also, future requirements will be advertised on the government-wide point of entry.

Previous J&A

9. Any Other Facts Supporting Other Than Full & Open Competition

History

Previous J&A Attached

N/A

Created By Roger Kelley Work Function Reprocurement Technician

Created Date 11/01/2024

01-NOV-24

I certify that the facts and representations under my cognizance which are included in this J&A are complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief

Requirements Cognizance Signature

Adam Gelbaugh Work Function Planner Requirements Cognizance Signature Date

03/25/2025

I certify that the facts and representations under my cognizance which are included in this J&A are complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief

Technical Cognizance Signature

Roger Kelley Work Function Reprocurement Technician

Technical Cognizance Signature Date

11/18/2024

As of this date, I confirm KO has reviewed the information contained in this J&A and determined sufficient for purposes of processing/ completing Small Business Coordination Record DD2579

KO Review for Small Business Concurrence

Joel Curtis Work Function Supervisor KO Review for Small Business Concurrence Date

04/10/2025

I certify that this J&A is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief

Contracting Officer Certification Signature

Aaron Heit Work Function Supervisor

Contracting Officer Certification Signature Date

06/16/2025

I certify that the facts and representations under my cognizance which are included in this J&A are complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief

Competition Advocacy Review And Concurrence Signature

Adam Johnson Work Function Competition Advocate

Competition Advocacy Review And Concurrence Signature Date

06/24/2025

I certify that this J&A is legally sufficient to the best of my knowledge and belief

Legal Sufficiency Review Signature

Susan Whitley Newburg

Work Function Attorney Legal Sufficiency Review Signature Date

06/24/2025

I certify that this J&A is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief

Approval Required By Far 6.304 Signature

John Sweeney Work Function Competition Advocate

Approval Required By Far 6.304 Signature Date

07/02/2025