PR_1300816175_SSJ_Redacted.pdf

25 September 2019

MEMORANDUM

Subj: SOLE SOURCE MEMORANDUM TO ACQUIRE Cutter Fin part FABRICATION SUPPORT FROM METAL TECH INCORPORATED (Purchase Request 1300816175)

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 Avenue, Panama City, FL, 32407.

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

This action will award a firm fixed price purchase order to Metal Tech Incorporated, 10151 Lorraine Road, Gulfport, MS 39505 for the acquisition of modified cuter fin parts to support Foreign Military Sales (FMS) case

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

The following items are being acquired:

Item Part Number Quantity Bracket, Fairing 600-111100 142 Bracket 600-11101 536 Spacer 600-11102 142 Shaft 600-11104 536 Arm Brass MK 12 600-111105 276 Arm Brass, MK 14 600-11106 154 Body, MK 14 600-11000 26 Material Delivery 1 Lot

This acquisition will be conducted using simplified acquisition procedures with a total estimated value of approximately $93,000. 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 Foreign Military Sales (FMS) 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).

Pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), this procurement is sole source for the following reasons. The Navy is designing, integrating, and installing a minesweeping system using on a ship. The Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Case Number is . The task includes minesweeping cutters that are fit to cutter fins. The cutter fins require modifications to ensure a proper fit without interference. Metal Tech’s has designed modifications for these parts that prevent the interference issues that have been resulting in casualties in the fleet. These modifications require specialized tooling to ensure a proper fit with the adjacent parts including the Cutter Fins, Cutters, and Sweepwire. Metal Tech’s personnel developed the tooling and fixtures required to fabricate these parts without the interference issues that are necessary for these systems to work on the Navy Ship. Metal Tech’s knowledge of the unique interference issues coupled with their tooling and fixtures qualifies them to perform this action. No other contractor will be able to duplicate the knowledge, tooling and fixtures without a substantial investment. Metal Tech’s detailed knowledge of the cutter system required along with the unique tooling and fixtures for the parts give them the unique qualifications required to accomplish this action. Therefore, it is imperative that this task is awarded to Metal Tech immediately.

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, Metal Tech Incorporated is the only source 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, Metal Tech Incorporated is the only source that can meet this requirement.