N3220527Q7017 VMS Modernization Sole Source.pdf

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Date: 26MAR26

MEMORANDUM FOR THE RECORD

Subj: USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION FOR AN

ACQUISITION UNDER THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD

Ref: (a) PID Number: __N32205-26-RFPREQ-DSM-PM8-0173___________

1. BACKGROUND:

a. 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 (e.g., urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, items particular to one manufacturer).

b. As required by FAR 12.102(a) or GSAR 538.7104-3 and -4, this memorandum documents the decision that only one source is or limited sources are available and the basis for the decision.

The requirement does not exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

2. DESCRIPTION OF PRODUCT OR SERVICE:

a. Description: Request OEM technical services through General Dynamics-Mission Systems (GD-MS) with the JHSV Remote Surveillance System (JRSS), JHSV Interior Voice Communication System (JIVCS), and JHSV Entertainment, Training System (JETS), and the JHSV Internal Communications System

(JICS)._____________________________________

b. Required delivery date or period of performance: 07Jul-15AUG26 Lamberts Point.

Norfolk, VA ________________________________

c. Intended use: _Ships System upgrade____________________________________________________________

d. Required Source or Brand Name: GENERAL DYNAMICS (GDMS).

e. Independent Government Estimate: _ __________

f. Critical Ship Equipment. Per COMSCINST 4490.1(series) and SMS Procedure 10.6-002- ALL, the required product(s) is designated as critical ship equipment, the failure of which poses a hazard to the ship, the crew or the environment.

A SMS Procedure Number: SMS 10.6.002-01-JHSV

(b) Identify the distributor / authorized technical representative for the item or service. Provide evidence of the exclusive licensing agreement as an attachment to this document.

(3) STANDARDIZATION: Per COMSCINST 4790.3, to maintain fleet configuration baseline, needs for additional units or replacement items.

(a) Make and Model: _____________________________________________________

(b) Other vessels with this Make / Model: ____________________________________

(4) COMPATIBILITY: Product is direct replacement part(s) for existing equipment and must be compatible. Make and Model: __________________________________________

(5) OTHER REASONS. Other reason not identified above. Provide details on mission impact if requirement is not solicited from only one source.

b. BRAND NAME. Item required must be a brand name product, or feature of a product, particular to one manufacturer.

(1) STANDARDIZATION: Per COMSCINST 4790.3, to maintain fleet configuration needs for additional units or replacement items.

(a) Make and Model: ____________________________________________________

(b) Other vessels with this Make / Model: ____________________________________

(2) COMPATIBILITY: Product is direct replacement part(s) for existing equipment and must be compatible. Make and Model: __________________________________________

c. URGENCY (C3/C4 Casualty Report). As defined in Naval Warfare Publication 1-03- 1, the supplies or services are of such urgency that the Government would be seriously injured unless the agency is permitted to limit the number of sources from which it solicits. Urgent requirements are supplies or services that will result in work stoppage, or are mission critical and the routine processing time would injure the Government. The determination that the procurement for the above is an urgent requirement is based on the following:

(1) Date on which the requirement was identified: _______________________________

(2) Required delivery date or period of performance: _____________________________

(3) Explanation of why delivery/commencement of services by the date mentioned above is required.

(4) If appropriate, include any additional pertinent information.

(5) CASREP Number: ________________

4. CERTIFICATIONS AND APPROVALS:

a. Technical / Requirement 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.

Requester Signature / Date Level Higher (Suppo / SPE / ASPE) / Date

b. Approval: I certify that the justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Contracting Officer / Date