N3904025Q477 Lavender PAUT-ToFD LSJ_Redacted.pdf

This document is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (J&A) for sole-sourcing training services to Lavender International Non-Destructive Testing USA, LLC. The procurement is for Level II Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing (PAUT) and Time-of-Flight-Diffraction (ToFD) on-site training for naval shipyard inspectors, specifically designed to meet NAVSEА T9074-AS-GIB-010 271 Rev 1 requirements. The training will be conducted over 4 weeks (2 weeks PAUT and 2 weeks ToFD) for up to 12 inspectors, using Olympus Omniscan X3 equipment, and aims to certify personnel in accordance with ASNT SNT-TC-1A standards.

Lavender International is being sole-sourced because it is the only Shipyard Code 138 Level III Test Examiner approved training curriculum, which has been utilized throughout the corporation. The justification emphasizes that introducing alternative training providers would cause unnecessary delays, administrative burdens, and potentially compromise training quality and consistency. The delivery dates are scheduled for 7/7/2025-7/19/2025 (PAUT) and 7/21/2025-8/1/2025 (ToFD), with the document signed by technical and contracting personnel on 5/20/25 and 5/21/25 respectively.