SSJ Chase Supply-Redacted.DOCX

20 February 2020

MEMORANDUM

Subj: SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION TO ACQUIRE GASMIZER ELECTRIC BOOSTER

FROM JFD/CHASE DEFENSE PARTNERS FOR THE SATURATION FLYAWAY

DIVING SYSTEM. (Purchase Request (TBD))

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 024).

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

This action will award a purchase order to Chase Supply Incorporated, 307 E Street Hampton, VA 23661 dba Chase Defense Partners to acquire an electric gas booster assembly.

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 $223,685.00. 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 FY20 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).

Only Chase Supply can provide the required equipment for the following reasons. In purchasing this item, to its original deployable status with its capability being restored with zero limitations. The JFD-Electric Gas Booster Assembly (K651) is a replacement for our current in service electric gas booster assembly for reclaiming used gas to support by supplying a minimum of 150 actual liters per minute at all diving depths. The K651 high pressure output compensates for umbilical and regulator losses; high flow ensures adequate supply available at all times: long life seals minimize maintenance requirements; stainless steel liners eliminate corrosion; low noise level avoids the need for noise attenuation; water cooling enables operation in any climate; heavy duty crankcase eliminates over-stressing; automatic unloading provides hands-off operation. This system offers upgraded capability in reducing our current footprint which saves overall transportation costs. This purchase will be a turnkey purchase, allowing us to plug it in with little to no modifications necessary. Purchasing a comparable item or from a different vendor would be more time consuming and costly to meet the Government’s needs. 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 Chase Supply 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 reasons specified in paragraph 4 above, Chase Supply is the only source that can meet the Government’s needs. This requirement will be synopsized in the government point of entry BetaSam.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, Chase Supply 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.