PR_1300611434_SSJ_Redacted.pdf

MEMORANDUM

From: D. Cutchin, NSWC PCD Code 00M2 To: L. Gely, NSWC PCD Code 024

22 Nov 2016

Subj: SOLE SOURCE MEMORANDUM FOR THE PURCHASE OF THE PUSH/PULL

CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY

1. Identification of the agency and the contracting activity, and specific identification of the document as a “Limited Source Justification.”

This is a sole source justification. Contracting activity is the Naval Sea Systems Command, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Panama City Division (NSWC PCD), 110 Vernon Avenue, Panama City, FL 32407-7001 (Contracts Division Code CDC).

2. Nature and/or description of the action being approved.

The Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC-PCD) is the supply depot for the SEAL Delivery Vehicle (SDV). NSWC-PCD has been tasked with providing support to both new SDVs and SDVs already in the Fleet. The Push/Pull Control Cable Assembly manufacture by Triumph Controls, Inc. is currently in use by SDVs in the Fleet. The current requirement is to procure 20 (twenty) each Push/Pull Control Cable Assembly.

3. A description of the supplies or services required to meet the agency’s needs (including the estimated value).

The contract effort is to acquire the following:

Item Quantity

PUSH/PULL CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY 20

The Government’s minimum needs have been verified by the certifying technical and requirements personnel. This memo does not authorize acquisition for other requirements. The estimated value of this effort is not to exceed $111,640.00. All equipment will be delivered no later than 180 days after award of the order. The contract action will be funded with Navy Working Capital Funds (NAVSUP funds).

4. Identification of the justification rationale (see FAR 8.405-6(a) and (b)) and, if applicable, a demonstration of the proposed contractor’s unique qualifications to provide the required supply or service.

10 U.S.C. 2304(c) (1) - Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements, FAR 6.302-1. The Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) has a requirement to purchase 20 (twenty) each of the Push/Pull Control Cable

Assembly. This procurement is not suitable for full and open competition for the following reason:

Triumph Controls, Inc. is the only approved source of supply for the Push/Pull Control Cable Assembly, PN# 6893330-1, under Source Control Drawing # 6893330. This is the only item approved for this use by the SDV Configuration Manager.

Only Triumph Controls, Inc. has the ability to supply the Push/Pull Control Assemblies manufactured by their company and certify them for service.

As such Triumph Controls, Inc. is the only source capable of meeting this requirement.

5. A determination by the ordering activity contracting officer that the order represents the best value consistent with FAR 8.404(d).

The Contracting Officer has determined that the order represents the best value and results in the lowest overall cost alternative (considering price, special features, administrative costs, etc.) to meet the Government’s needs.

6. A description of the market research conducted among schedule holders and the results or a statement of the reason market research was not conducted.

This is the only item approved for this use by the SDV Configuration Manager. Only Triumph Controls, Inc. has the ability to supply the Push/Pull Control Cable Assembly produced by their company and certify them for service.

7. Any other facts supporting the justification.

None

8. A statement of the actions, if any, the agency may take to remove or overcome any barriers that led to the restricted consideration before any subsequent acquisition for the supplies or services is made.

As stated in paragraph 4 above, Triumph Controls, Inc. is the only source that can meet the requirement.

TECHNICAL AND REQUIREMENTS REQUESTING OFFICIAL

I certify that the facts and representations under my cognizance, which are included in this justification and its supporting acquisition planning data, except as noted herein, are complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.

David Cutchin Requesting Official

CONTRACTING OFFICER REVIEW AND APPROVAL

I, as contracting officer for the contracting activity, have reviewed this justification and certify that the justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. I hereby approve this justification

Ted Blume Contracting Officer