JA Sole Source N6470922Q0029_Redacted.pdf

N64709-22-0024

LIMITED SOURCE JUSTIFICATION

1. Identification of the Agency and Contracting Activity

Department of the Navy 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

SAFE Boat Collars sets

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

SAFE Boats International (SBI) is the exclusive patent holder of U.S. Patents 5,282,426; 5,647,297 and 5,870,965 all of which pertain to foam stabilized watercraft for SWFLANT’s Screening Vessel (SV) 33s. No other manufacturer can legally produce a foam stabilized watercraft with the same properties as a SAFE Boat.

Those properties include:

• Mechanical and chemical attachment systems;

• Full buoyancy flotation collars which enable the boat to remain afloat with no additional floatation in the event of a catastrophic hull breach;

• Collar size and dimensions that provide the ultimate in stabilization and displacement when the watercraft executes a tight tum or when it is loaded heavy;

• SAFE Boats also provides a full side hull.

6. Description of Market Research Conducted

All the mandatory sources of supply were researched and none was identified that could fulfill the requirement.

Open market was researched and there only one contractor that can fulfill this requirement.

DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY

STRATEGIC WEAPONS FACILITY, ATLANTIC

1150 USS LOS ANGELES ROAD

KINGS BAY, GEORGIA 31547-2634

IN REPLY REFER TO:

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

There is no action that can be taken to eliminate this as a sole source, as these boats are manufactured with specific manufacturer-supplied parts that are proprietary.

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

SAFE Boats International, LLC is the direct manufacturer of the SAFE foam collars and is the sole source provider of parts and certified warranty work on these collars. SBI offers a two (2) year material and installation warranty as an incentive to keep the performance specifications in line with our strict/proven guidelines.

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)]