18Q0003_SSM_Redacted.pdf

Oct 20, 2017

MEMORANDUM

Subj: SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION TO ACQUIRE

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 02).

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

This action will award a , on a basis, to Conflict Kinetics

3. A description of the supplies or services required to meet the agency’s needs

(including the estimated value).

This procurement is for a Conflict Kinetics System. The Conflict Kinetics System includes 1 TORATM FlatWallTM one year software license agreement, 1 K-SETTM one year license, 1 RMSRTM one year license, 1 TORATM CONUS license support for one year, 1 TORATM CONUS license installation bundle, 1 Compressed Air Magazine, 1 Weapons Maintenance Kit, 1 M-4 Synthetic Rifle, and 1 Train the Trainer software. This acquisition will be conducted using simplified acquisition procedures with a total dollar value The Government's minimum needs have been verified by the certifying technical and requirements personnel. This memo does not authorize acquisition for other requirements. This procurement will be funded with RDT&E funds.

4. Identification of the justification rationale

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.

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, Conflict Kinetics is the only manufacturer and distributor that can meet all requirements.

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.

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.