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Source Selection Information – see FAR 2.101 and 3.104

SINGLE SOURCE DETERMINATION USING

SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION PROCEDURES (SAP)

FOR AN ACTION NOT EXCEEDING THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD

(AUTHORITY: FAR 13.106-1(b)(1))

140802-25-0035 | UPDATE AND GROOM SHIMADA MCS

1. Agency and contracting activity. Department of Commerce, NOAA Office of Marine and Aviation Operations, Marine Operations Acquisitions Branch

2. Description of supplies or services required to meet agency needs (including the estimated value).

Groom and update of Shimada MCS. Approximate cost is: $32,908.00

3. Identification of the brand name to be solicited.

The GBS Group 2696 Reliance Dr, Suite 100 Virginia Beach VA 23452 757-965-4274

4. Supporting rationale. Only one brand name is reasonably available as detailed below:

□ Brand Name – The GBS Group is the OEM for the Machinery Control System (MCS) on the Shimada and Pisces. They have specific knowledge of the MCS, it components and programming. The purpose of this visit it to optimize the load sharing for improved fuel economy. A non-GBS team would have start at ground zero and would cause delays and possibly damage.

5. Market Research Based on historic work with GBS their pricing is similar to below that of their competitors. utors.

6. Technical/Requirements Representative Certification

I certify that this requirement constitutes the Government’s minimum needs and the supporting data provided herein is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Nathan Jones Date

FSV PLM

7. Determination

I hereby determine that the circumstances of this action deem only one source is reasonably available. This determination is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Contracting Officer Date