PR_1300730640_SSJ_Redacted.pdf

30 JUL 2018

MEMORANDUM

Subj: SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION TO ACQUIRE FIBER OTIC SLIP RING(Purchase Request 1300730640)

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

This is a sole source justification. Contracting activity is NSWC-PCD, Code 024, 110 Vernon Ave., Panama City, FL, 32407.

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

This action will award a firm fixed price purchase to Focal Technologies Corporation, 77 Frazee Ave Dartmouth, NS, B3B 1Z4, Canada, for the build of 1 each drawing number 100425-09.

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

1 each drawing number 100425-09 EOSR Gen Assy

This acquisition will be conducted using simplified acquisition procedures with a total dollar exceeding the micropurchase threshold but not exceeding $69,806.00. 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 purchase will be funded with FY18 OM&N funds.

4. Identification of the justification rationale 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(a)(2).

Focal Technologies Corporation, owns certain data rights to drawing number 100425-09.

Therefore, it is advantageous to the Government to award on a sole source basis to Focal Technologies Corporation. The part defined by Focal Technologies drawing number 100425-09 has been tested to, and has passed all ship qualification standards required for installation on US Navy AVENGER Class (MCM-1) Ships. A part procured from any other source would require ship qualification testing prior to contract award. This constitutes a significant technical, schedule and cost risk to the Government.

5. A determination by the ordering activity contracting officer that the order represents the best value consistent with FAR 13.106-1(b).

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.

For the reasons specified in paragraph 4 above, Focal Technologies Corporation is the only company that can meet the Government’s needs.

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, Focal Technologies Corporation is the only entity that can meet this requirement.

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.