A03_Sole Source Justification redacted.pdf

This is a Memorandum to the File documenting a determination that only one source is reasonably available for a Far Part 12 simplified acquisition below the simplified acquisition threshold (SAT).

The acquisition concerns training services for the 11-Meter Naval Special Warfare Rigid Inflatable Boat (11M NSW RHIB) system course and 11M NSW RHIB electrical system course. The training includes advanced electrical, craft and auxiliary systems familiarization, basic troubleshooting, advanced systems and electrical troubleshooting, underway training, boat handling, and craft casualty training. The determination justifies single-source procurement under the exclusive licensing agreements rationale, establishing that United States Marine, Inc. (USMI) is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and sole designer/builder of the 11M NSW RHIB platform. USMI retains exclusive proprietary rights to engineering drawings, wiring schematics, technical data, and system specifications necessary to conduct this specialized training. The justification emphasizes that no other commercial vendor possesses legal rights or authorized access to proprietary technical data or factory-certified instructional materials, and that third-party training without OEM-approved schematics presents unacceptable risks to operator safety in maritime environments and risks voiding manufacturer warranties on the platform's electrical and tactical systems. The document is controlled by DON, USMC, and I&L HCA, with point of contact Lucas Elliott. The memorandum was certified on December 20, 2023, with dissemination limited to DoW community personnel including MCFCS, LB, MCI-EAST RCO, and designated procurement team members.