PR 1300830250 SSJ Redacted.pdf

14 January 2020

MEMORANDUM

Subj: SOLE SOURCE MEMORANDUM TO ACQUIRE

FROM C4 GROUP (ERP# 1300830250)

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 Naval Surface Warfare Center, Panama City Division NSWCPCD), 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 under the WOSB Statue FAR 19.1506 to the C4 Group, LLC, 7510 Holley Circle, Panama City Beach, FL 32408 to provide mechanical minesweeping system installation support.

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

The Navy is designing, integrating, and installing a. The Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Case Number is KS-P-LQP. The. This task provides for the installation of the fantail equipment on.

The task requires specialized knowledge of the. This task requires travel to. This acquisition will be conducted using simplified acquisition procedures with a total estimated value of $200,000.00. 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 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).

C4 Group’s personnel developed the procedures and techniques for installing the on ship. C4 Group conducted the ship survey of in February 2019. C4 Group participated in the design and fabrication of the winch foundation, the roller chock, and the float stand. Using the results of the ship survey and their knowledge of the fantail equipment, C4 Group designed an installation method for the and fabricated an installation template that facilitates precise positioning of the winch. C4 Group participated in creating the for the upcoming. C4 Group’s knowledge of the unique, coupled with their experience installing minesweeping systems on class ships (including) uniquely qualifies them to perform these installations. No other contractor will be able to duplicate the knowledge and processes.

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 C4 Group, LLC.

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, C4 Group, LLC 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, C4 Group, LLC 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.

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.