JA RMIDATA LLC Redacted.pdf

N64709-22-0021

JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

1. Identification of the Agency and Contracting Activity

Department of the Navy (DON), Strategic Weapons Facility, Atlantic (SWFLANT) located at 1150 USS Los Angeles Road, Kings Bay, GA 31547-2634

2. Nature and/or Description of the Action Being Approved

The acquisition of the supplies/services particular to one manufacturer or company because only one source is reasonable available under a Sole Source Justification.

3. Description of Supplies/Services Required to Meet the Agency’s Needs

Installation of Hand Operated Equipment Elevator Systems for National Atmospheric Release Advisory Center (NARAC) SWFLANT Towers.

IGE $46,034.00

4. Statutory Authority Permitting Brand Name Justification

This action is being executed in accordance with FAR 13.106(b)(1)(i) as only one source is reasonably available.

5. Rationale Supporting Use of the Authority

RMIDTA LLC has sub-contracted to Lawrence Livermore national Laboratory (LLNL) NARAC since 2007 to perform calibration, repair and maintenance of NARAC Meteorological Sytems.

Because of this long history and familiarity with the NARAC project, EMIDATA is uniquely qualified to perform the design, installation, verification / calibration of equipment , and communication with NARAC personnel to ensure correct data collection from the tower.

RMIDATA has installed numerous towers and elevator systems, and installed a new 60 foot tall tower at SWFLANT Kingssub3 location, to include the elevator system in June 2020.

6. Description of Market Research Conducted

The FAR Part 8 & DON Mandatory sources were reviewed , results were “Not Available”.

DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY

STRATEGIC WEAPONS FACILITY, ATLANTIC

1150 USS LOS ANGELES ROAD

KINGS BAY, GEORGIA 31547-2634

IN REPLY REFER TO:

SP4561

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7. Description of Efforts Made to Solicit Offers from as Many Potential Sources as Practicable

An Intent to Award Notice will be posted in SAM.gov.

8. Fair and Reasonable Determination

All quotations or offers will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 13.106-3(a) and award will not be made unless the Contracting Officer can find the price fair and reasonable.

9. Other Facts Supporting the Use of Other than Full and Open Competition

Additionally, if an outside contractor is awarded the contract there will be extended outages of the Towers capabilities. The data collected by these towers is critical for NWI/A response. Awarding the contract to a company other than RMIDATA may result in a $15,000.00 to $20,000.00 dollar increase on overall cost.

10. List of Sources that Expressed an Interest in the Acquisition

NONE

11. Actions to Remove or Overcome Barriers to Competition

If a similar requirement arises, every effort will be made to compete it to the maximum extent practicable;

however, based upon the aforementioned facts and details, the Government does not foresee a feasible alternative to the selected manufacturer or source.

CERTIFICATION AND APPROVAL

TECHNICAL/REQUIREMENTS CERTIFICATION

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

Technical Cognizance:

Signature

CONTRACTING OFFICER APPROVAL [up to $700k] I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Upon the basis of the above justification, I hereby approve.

Signature [If value is over $700k, follow approval authorities IAW FAR 13.501(a) (2)]