PR_1300612163_SSJ_Redacted.pdf

November 16, 2016

MEMORANDUM

From: E. Branham, NSWC PCD Code E42 To: Dr. Luis R. Gely, NSWC PCD Code 024

Subj: SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION TO ACQUIRE (1) BIOSPHERICAL

INSTRUMENTS INC. PRR-2600 RADIOMETER AND (1) C-OPS RADIOMETER

(Purchase Request: 48958)

1. Identification of the agency and the contracting activity, and specific

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 024).

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

This action will award a firm fixed price purchase order to Biospherical Instruments Inc.

(cage code 1CL28), 5340 Riley Street, San Diego, CA 92110-2621 to acquire Profiling Reflectance Radiometer and 8-channel Compact Optical Profiling Systems.

3. A description of the supplies or services requi (including the estimated value).

The following items are being acquired:

Part Number Item Description Qty PRR-2600 Profiling reflectance Radiometer system 1 C-OPS8 8-channel Compact optical profiling system 1 requirements personnel. This memo does not authorize acquisition for other requirements. The estimated value of this effort is not to exceed $103,151. Equipment will be delivered and installed within 60 days after award of purchase order. The contract action will be funded with Navy Working Capital Funds (NWCF).

4. Identification of the justification rationale (see FAR 8.405-6(a) and (b)) and, if 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. It is requested that these items are procured from Biospherical Instruments Inc. to facilitate the compatibility with existing Profiling Reflectance Radiometers that are currently being utilized by the Coastal Test Range (E42) in the Range and Facilities Branch Oceanographic Support Office. These items and components are necessary for the continual and critical operation of the NSWC PCD Oceanographic Support Office. Optical instruments are used to collect sea water optical water properties that are of vital importance to the many systems that utilize laser technology and the procurement of these instruments are vital in support of NSWC PCD missions. These instruments are desired because they are currently being used now and the OSO is familiar with the software applications and hardware intricacies, and integrating another radiometer system will greatly impact the ongoing personnel training and may change or introduce new parameters that may be detrimental to the Oceanographic Support Office. Biospherical Instruments Inc. is the sole OEM for the PRR-2600 and C-OPS instruments used in support of the coastal test range missions.

There are no other domestic distributors, suppliers, or other manufacturers of these instruments. As such, acquiring any other Profiling Reflectance Radiometers will incur in recurring costs related to configuration management, user training, and mission protocols.

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,

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.

No additional market research was conducted because it is not practicable, for the reasons discussed in paragraph 4 above, for any company other than Biospherical Instruments Inc. to provide the required equipment.

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, Biospherical Instruments Inc. is the only company that can provide the required equipment.

TECHNICAL AND REQUIREMENTS REQUESTING OFFICIAL

I certify that the facts and representations under my cognizance, which are included in this justification, are complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Elizabeth Branham NSWC PCD Code E42

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.

Dr. Luis R. Gely, Contracting Officer