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USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION LESS THAN SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD MEMO

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SUBJECT: Sole Source/Brand Name Justification / Limited Source Justification for Use of Other than Full & Open Competition for an Acquisition under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT)

I. BACKGROUND

1. FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) states for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold, Contracting Officers may solicit from one source if the Contracting Officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available.

2. As required by FAR 13.106-3(b)(3)(i), this memorandum explains the absence of competition for this acquisition, as only one source will be solicited for this requirement (or for a portion of the requirement) and the requirement is not expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

3. This memorandum is derived from Enclosure 3, Department of Navy Simplified Acquisition Procedures Guide (April 2018) and is only applicable to acquisitions under the SAT.

II. DESCRIPTION OF ITEM OR SERVICE (include manufacture/sole source name and address)

PSA‐CMPRO‐2.2‐ MAINT

MAINTCMPRO

Standard Product Maintenance

PSA‐CMPRO‐2.2‐ SUPRT‐B

Bronze Level Product Support (per 5 CULs; 30 total)

Configuration Management Professional (CMPRO) Standard Product Maintenance(PSA‐ CMPRO‐2.2‐MAINT) is needed for renewal of the current CMPRO license (SAP Contract Order No. N0016722F0168) which requires Standard Product Support by PSA per 5 CULs; 30 in total (PSA‐CMPRO‐2.2‐SUPRT‐B). Total cost is $ , see Table I. CMPRO Cost Breakdown for more information.

The estimated cost is: $

MANUFACTURER:

Professional Systems Associates, Inc. (PSA) 140 N Richard Jackson Blvd, Ste. 120 Panama City Beach, FL 32407 POC Kristina Anderson (kanderson@psasys.com) 1‐800‐373‐3453

The need by date is: 15 October 2023

III. BASIS FOR DETERMINATION FOR USE OF OTHER THAN FULL & OPEN COMPETITION

Market research was done to compare three Product Lifecycle Management/Configuration Management tool suites. Each tool suite was similar in capabilities; however only two of the three are DADMS approved for RDT&E and have valid Cybersecurity Authority to Operate (ATO) in order to access via NMCI though a web browser.

CMPRO is currently being used by one of our sponsors, PMS406 Unmanned Influence Sweep System (UISS) and is now a Program of Record tool for Littoral Combat Systems (LCS) Mission Modules PMS 505. NSWC Panama City who also supports UISS and LCS Mission Modules sponsors CMPRO’s ATO.

Customization of another Configuration Management (CM) System such as PTC Windchill Suite will far exceed our budget for the capabilities we will need for rapid acquisition boats as they are scaled for industry 3D ‐CAD implementation with significant complexity that overshoots our agile acquisition / sustainment requirement set and cost upwards of 10X more than CMPRO implementation due to customization and complexity. Out of the box, PTC Windchill Suite license and maintenance is approximately $ . This price does not include hosting costs, cybersecurity funds, training, and an implementation team. The amount of support needed for implementation of another CM tool suite would grow from our current team of 5 to at least 30 people; therefore, IAW FAR 8.406‐6(C). At this time, no other Configuration Management system will meet our requirement due to cybersecurity concerns and lack of cybersecurity Authority To Operate (ATO). CMPRO has an active ATO, resides on the same server as CBSS and is NAVIDAS approved.

Price estimate is based off of the GSA Schedule provided prices Contract Number GS‐35F‐ 0473S. Additional custom form/report support is needed to support NSWCCD‐CCD's unique configuration management process flow governed by S9086‐TX‐STM‐010 NAVAL SHIPS' TECHNICAL MANUAL (NSTM) CHAPTER 583 ‐ VOLUME 1 BOATS AND SMALL CRAFT.

· A. BRAND NAME:

· 1. Restrictive Rights: The source has established proprietary rights, limited rights in data, patent rights, copyrights, or secret processes in the item or service required.

· 2. Exclusive Licensing Agreements: The item or service is only available from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM).

· 3. Other Reasons:

☒ B. SOLE SOURCE (select all that apply)

· 1. Restrictive Rights: The source has established proprietary rights, limited rights in data, patent rights, copyrights, or secret processes in the item or service required.

X 2. Exclusive Licensing Agreements: The item or service is only available from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), or there is only one authorized distributor or technical representative for the OEM.

CMPRO provides an Integrated Data Environment (IDE) that facilitates the consistent and effective application of Configuration Management principles and practices in handling of a product, its data, and associated processes, throughout a product's lifecycle. CMPRO is exclusively developed/managed by Professional Systems Associates, Inc. (PSA)

X 3. Other Reasons: During our previous contracts (SAP Contract Order No. N0016717F0182, 18F0177, 19F0166, 20F1066, and 21F0217) CMPRO custom Forms/Screens were developed to support Watercraft Unique Change Management requirements. PSA is the only company that can produce or modify this customization.

IV. CERTIFICATIONS & APPROVALS

A. Technical/Requirements Certification: I certify that the facts and representation under my cognizance, which are included in this justification, are complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.