SOLE SOURCE MEMORANDUM-Safran -Redacted.pdf

MEMORANDUM

Subj.: SOLE SOURCE MEMORANDUM TO ACQUIRE GSE SWITCH BOXES

(PURCHASE REQUEST 1300XXXXXX)

1. Identification of the agency and the contracting activity, and specific identification of the document as a “Limited 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 Department Code 02).

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

This action will award a firm fixed price purchase order to Safran Electronics, 200 Fisher Dr., Peterborough, ON, K9J 7B1 for thirty-six (36) GSE Switch Boxes, P/N TLS-220021-01. These switch boxes will be as per Safran P/Ns 64125-03 Switch Box & 64126-05 harness (75 feet in length).

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

The contract effort is to acquire:

Description Part Number Quantity Unit Price

GSE Switch Boxes. These switch boxes will be as per Safran P/Ns 64125-03 Switch Box & 64126-05 harness (75 feet in length).

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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 acquisition will be conducted using simplified acquisition procedures with a total dollar value above micro-purchase levels. All equipment will be delivered no later than fifteen (15) weeks after award of the order. The contract action will be funded with FY20 OMN funds.

4. Identification of the justification rationale (see FAR 13-106-1(b)) 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. The kits being purchased will be used to access the SAFRAN manufactured Full authority Digital Engine Controllers (FADEC’s) installed on the

Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC) vehicles. This kit will be delivered as part of the LCAC Mission Support System (LMSS) 2.0 being delivered to the fleet during FY20. This kit is a commercial item manufactured by Safran Electronics. Procurement is not suitable for full and open competition and it is in the best interest of the Government to acquire these items using a non-competitive procurement.

Developing another source would be expensive as there would be significant reoccurring engineering and testing costs (environmental) and time associated with the effort estimated at $150,000 adding additional twelve month lead time.

5. A determination by the ordering activity contracting officer that the order represents the best value consistent with FAR 8.404(d).

The Contracting Officer has determined that the order represents the best value and results in the lowest overall cost alternative (considering price, reoccurring cost, administrative costs, engineering and redesign 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.

This requirement will be synopsized via posting on the Federal Business Opportunities (FEDBIZOPPS) website with FAR 5.2. The synopsis expressed the Government’s intent to contract on a sole source basis. The synopsis provided instructions for offeror(s), wishing to qualify items for future procurements.

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, Safran Electronics is the only company that can meet the requirement.

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