PR_1300779160_SSJ.docx

2 Apr 2019

MEMORANDUM

Subj: SOLE SOURCE MEMORANDUM TO ACQUIRE FIVE (5) EACH NVISION SOLUTIONS, INC. UNDERWATER BICYCLE ERGOMETER SYSTEMS (Purchase Request 1300779160)

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

This is a Women Owned Small Business 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 WOSB sole source, firm fixed price purchase order pursuant to FAR 19.1506(b) to NVision Solutions, Inc. to acquire five (5) each Underwater Bicycle Ergometer System and ancillary equipment (cables and displays) for use at the Navy Experimental Diving Unit (NEDU).

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

This acquisition will be conducted using simplified acquisition procedures with a total estimated value of $. 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 FY19 OPN funds. Funding is to support procurement of equipment for upgrading hyperbaric test equipment, facilities atmospheric control, life support and physiological systems. Funding is also for procurement of equipment and materials to support Ocean Simulation Facility (OSF).

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), 10 U.S.C. 2304(d)(1)(B). Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(iii)(B).

Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements, FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(iii)(B). The equipment listed above is provided by NVision Solutions, Inc., and they are the only source for that meet this requirement for the following reasons: NVision’s Underwater Bicycle Ergometer System is designed for use to simulate exercise divers may engage in during a combat swim scenario or simply as a training aid for submersed divers within NEDU’s Test Pool and Ocean Simulation Facility (OSF). NEDU currently owns one (1) NVision Solutions, Inc. Underwater Bicycle Ergometer System that has extended the advancement of submersible data collection, configuration modularity and long term reliability. Having to replace the current NVision Underwater Bicycle Ergometer System would require hundreds of hours to reconfigure, rewire, and then test the replacements. New hardware cost plus labor hours would run in to the 10s of thousands of dollars. When adding in the added down time of the test facility it is not justifiable to replace the NVision components and connectors at this time. These are propriety items; other sources do not have the rights, parts and molds to manufacture, or provide these parts.

As such, the Government does not expect significant savings through competition and does expects significant and unacceptable delays that will negatively impact this requirement. Therefore, it is in the Governments’ best interest to award on a sole source basis to NVision Solutions, Inc.

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, NVision Solutions, Inc. is the only source that can meet the Government’s needs. This requirement will be synopsized in the government point of entry fbo.gov.

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, NVision Solutions, Inc. is the only source 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.

NEDU, Code N6

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.

, Contracting Officer