B8 redacted SSJ.pdf

25 July 2024

Subj: SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION MEMORANDUM FOR RELIABLE SYSTEM SERVICES

CORPORATION LINEAR AMPLIFIER (PR 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 NSWC-PCD, 110 Vernon Ave., Panama City, FL, 32407.

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

This action will award a firm fixed price contract to Reliable Systems Services Corp. for the items listed in Paragraph 3.

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

Qty.: 2

Part #: 224851

Desc.: 2 Watt Linear Amplifier with BIT 2.2-2.4 GHz

This acquisition will be conducted using simplified acquisition procedures. The Government's minimum needs have been verified by the certifying technical and requirements personnel. This memo does not authorize acquisition for other requirements.

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) - Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements, FAR 6.302-1.

The Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) currently has a requirement for the item(s) listed in Paragraph 3 of this document. The items listed in Paragraph 3 of this document are part of a configuration controlled system. If another brand were to be selected, the system would have to be recertified, drawings and manuals changed, all resulting in additional cost to the Government and unacceptable project delays. Reliable Systems Services Corp. does not sell these items through distribution.

As such, the government does not expect significant savings through competition and it is more advantageous to the Government to award on a sole source basis to the Reliable Systems Services Corp.for the item(s) listed in Paragraph 3 of this document.

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, Reliable Systems Services Corp.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, Reliable Systems Services Corp. is the only source that can meet this requirement.