PR_1300783665_SSJ_Redacted.pdf

24 April 2019

MEMORANDUM

Subj: SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION TO ACQUIRE ELECTRONIC SIGNAL

FILTRATION SYSTEM (Purchase Request 1300783665)

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 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 purchase order Encore Electronics, Inc., 4400 Route 50, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 to acquire Encore Electronics lowpass notch filter with racks and power supplies to provide an upgrade of the capability of the unmanned diving operations inside the unmanned hyperbaric chambers at NEDU.

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

This procurement is for:

Line Quantity Item/Model Description 1 2 5015-105 Rack with Integrated Power supply for the 721-009 Filters 2 12 M721-009 Lowpass Notch Filter with frequencies of 1Hz, 20Hz, 50Hz, 150Hz and 500 Hz

Note: Delivery will be (1) Rack with (4) Filters and fillers installed and (1) Rack with (8) Filters Installed

3 8 Single Filler Panels

Filler Panels for unused Slots in Rack 5015-105

4 1 Shipping Shipping to 321 Bullfinch Road, Panama City, FL 32407

This acquisition will be conducted using simplified acquisition procedures with a total dollar value above micro-purchase levels, but not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold, estimated at $26,998.00. 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 procurement will be funded with Operation and Maintenance, Navy (OMN) 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), 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).

The equipment is being acquired as new equipment to meet testing requirements of unmanned diving operations at NEDU. Manipulation of certain components of diving equipment while testing under pressure is critical for collection of the data points required to fulfill NAVSEA testing requirements. The Encore Electronics, Inc. system requested is the ONLY equipment that provides the necessary functions and is compatible with the current installed hardware and software control systems. In summary, using alternate equipment would prove costly in time and dollars to the government and to the mission. Use of another system may change or introduce new parameters that may be harmful to all diving systems tested and maintained at NEDU.

Therefore, it is imperative that this particular brand of equipment is purchased.

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, Encore Electronics, Inc. is the only company that can meet the Government’s needs. This action will be synopsized in the government point of entry as it is expected to exceed $25,000.00.

7. Any other facts supporting the justification.

Same type of system installed at NEDU and the controlling system required for operation.

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, the Encore Electronics, Inc. system is the only equipment 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.

Navy Experimental Dive Unit (NEDU)

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.