Limited J and A Redacted_Final.pdf

This is a Justification Review Document for a sole-source contract with SAFE Boats International LLC for Mark VI Patrol Boat Inspection, Maintenance, and Sea Trial Services for the National Guard Bureau. The contract, valued at an undisclosed amount, will be awarded to the sole vendor that owns a patent for the patrol boat hull material and has unique capabilities for hull inspection and maintenance. The services include providing personnel, equipment, and supervision for comprehensive boat maintenance, including installing batteries, inspecting electrical components, checking hull condition, and performing sea trials.

The justification document details that SAFE Boats International is the only source capable of performing these specialized services due to their proprietary boat hull material and patented inspection techniques. The contract is a firm fixed-price procurement under the O&M Army fund type, with the contracting activity being the Michigan National Guard. The document emphasizes that market research confirms SAFE Boats as the sole vendor able to properly prepare the vessels for seaworthiness, and that competitive approaches would potentially increase service costs. The contract is set to be awarded with Timothy Frasier as the Contracting Officer, with a preparation date of May 05, 2025.