N0018918QZ837_SSJ_-_N95_Communications_Support_-_Redacted.doc

JUSTIFICATION FOR SOLE SOURCE (Simplified Acquisitions <$150K)

The service or material listed on N4703918RC00260 is sole source and competition is precluded for reasons indicated below. There are no substitutes available for this material or service.

Restricted to the following source. Provide original manufacturer’s name. (If a sole source manufacturer distributes via dealers, ALSO provide dealer information.)

Manufacturer: The FerryBridge Group, LLC

Manufacturer POC & phone nr.

Mfr. address _X_ Description of the item or service required, the estimated cost, and required delivery date.

The Director of Expeditionary Warfare for the Chief of Naval Operations (OPNAV N95) requires strategic communications support services to assist in the development, impact assessment and articulation of requirements and programs across the government and partners/shareholders audiences to ensure the success of Expeditionary Warfare Governance Council. A firm, fixed price purchase order totaling approximately $ is anticipated with a three (3) month period of performance beginning 26 September 2018.

_X_ Specific characteristics of the material or service that limit the availability to a sole source (unique features, function of the item, etc.). Describe in detail why only this suggested source can furnish the requirements to the exclusion of other sources.

Each governance board requires representatives with extensive knowledge of applicable warfare systems, history and requirements in order to successfully represent and provide consultation that is in the best interests of the Navy. FerryBridge Group, LLC (FerryBridge) is unique in that they are the only known entity that has current knowledge and understanding of both Surface and Expeditionary Warfare to be able to initiate work immediately to develop, assess impact, and articulate the Navy’s requirement. FerryBridge previously provided principal research analyst and writer/editor services for the production of the U.S. Navy’s Surface Warfare strategic plan in 2017 and continues subsequent plans as laid out by the Surface Warfare Officer (SWO) Boss/Commander Naval Surface Forces (CNSF) and the surface fleet. Any other vendor would additional time and education in order to provide competent consultation. Therefore, FerryBridge Group, LLC is the only known vendor with the experience, knowledge, and personnel to provide the necessary services in an accurate and timely manner.

_X_ The requested material or service represents the minimum requirements of the government.

CHECK & FILL IN ALL APPLICABLE BLANKS BELOW

___ The material/service must be compatible in all aspects (form, fit and function) with existing systems presently installed/performing. Describe the equipment/function you have now and how the new item/service must coordinate, connect, or interface with the existing system.

____ A patent, copyright or proprietary data limits competition. The proprietary data is ___________

____ These are “direct replacements” parts/components for existing equipment.

__ Other information to support a sole source buy:

I CERTIFY THAT STATEMENTS CHECKED, AND INFORMATION PROVIDED ABOVE, ARE COMPLETE AND CORRECT TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE. I UNDERSTAND THAT THE PROCESSING OF THIS SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION PRECLUDES THE USE OF FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION.

NAVSUPINST 4200.85D, Encl (1)