Mitchell - Sole Source_Redacted.pdf

SOLE or LIMITED SOURCES JUSTIFICATION Determination Memorandum for Acquisitions Over $3,500 but not Exceeding the SAT

All solicitations and orders shall be competed unless a justification to limit competition using an exception in FAR Part 8, 13, or 16, as applicable to the acquisition, is approved by the Contracting Officer. When the customer describes an item or service, which limits the availability to one source or a particular brand name, there must be a technical explanation describing why only that specific one will meet the government’s requirement. Statements must be detailed and identify the harm that would come to the government (e.g. lack of capability or safety impact). The customer MUST COMPLETE all questions below, as applicable.

PURCHASE REQUEST OR REQUISITION NUMBER ESTIMATED AMOUNT

1. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND THE INTENDED USE.

2. THE CIRCUMSTANCE THAT REQUIRED LIMITING SOURCES TO A SINGLE MANUFACTURER OR SERVICE PROVIDER. (See FAR 8.405- 6(a)(1)(i) and (b)(1) for exceptions that apply to orders under GSA schedules. See FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) for open market purchase exceptions. See FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i) for exceptions that apply to orders against multiple award contracts.)

3. THE RATIONALE THAT SUPPORTS THE EXCEPTION NOTED ABOVE. (e.g., compatibility with existing equipment, specific performance criteria, proprietary data, only one capable, urgency, logical follow on, satisfy minimum guarantee, etc.).

4. IF APPLICABLE, WHY IS THE PROCUREMENT SO URGENT THAT TIME WILL NOT TO ALLOW FOR ADVERTISING?

5. STATEMENT OF ACTIONS, IF ANY, THE GOVERNMENT MAY TAKE TO REMOVE OR OVERCOME ANY BARRIERS TO COMPETITION.

DATE

CUSTOMER

CONTRACTING OFFICER

This form may be used in lieu of the determination described in FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i), 8.405- 6(b)(2), 13.106-1(b)(1), or 16.505(a)(4).

Customer Approval Levels Ech II ACOS/SA or Deputy Ech III Department Head or Above Ech IV CO, XO, or CMC

N0007421RC025J4 NTE $350,000

Mitchell Repair Information Company web access accounts providing access to a web based automotive service and repair subscription (TruckWorks and ProDemand) in order to properly maintain and service Naval Special Warfare’s fleet of Government Owned Vehicles. Number of licenses to be procured total sixteen (16); eight (8) of TruckWorks and 8 of ProDemand. Resulting order involves a five year period of performance, a one-year base period, with four-one year option periods. Option periods will include the ability to order up to eight additional licenses per-year.

Sole source to Mitchell Repair Information Company (CAGE: 51108), a small business. The required source is the only known source capable of providing a comprehensive repair information software suite for Class 4-8 trucks, providing a single log-in, all-makes/models data resource with scalable wiring diagrams, and digital pictures. Other services provide licenses for automobiles and other light vehicles but not heavy trucks. The required source is the only known source to satisfy both the automobile and truck requirements. NSWC conducted market research and identified several companies offering somewhat similar services. Chiltons, Haynes, Autozone, AutoMD, SnapOn, and Car Diagnostics offer significantly lower technical scope from what is required and do not support medium and heavy duty trucks. All Data has similar technical support for automotive vehicles but no support for medium and heavy duty trucks and provides web access by computer instead of by location.

(FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i))

Not applicable

Notice will be posted to the beta.sam.gov website of the Government's intent to issue a sole-source award.

The Government continues to do research on how best to employ and distribute maintenance, repair and parts information to vehicle service and repair facilities in an economical and industry relevant manner. Online web based technical libraries are the best way to access vehicle repair information to stay current with updated technical data, recalls and troubleshooting techniques. Market research was conducted prior to this proposed action and only Mitchell Repair Information Company LLC can provide the product/services required.

01/07/2026

03/23/2026