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Subj: SOLE SOURCE MEMORANDUM TO ACQUIRE MODEL EZT-2785 MOBILE

INTEGRATED POSITIONING SYSTEM (MIPS2) TRANSCIEVER FROM SUBSEA

TECHNOLOGIES, INCORPORATED

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.

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

This action will award a firm fixed price commercial contract to Subsea Technologies Incorporated, 1323 Price Plaza Drive, Katy TX 77449, to acquire three AAE Model EZT-2785 Mobile Integrated Positioning Systems (MIPS2) Directional Transceivers in direct support of the Mine Neutralization System (MNS).

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

The following item is being acquired:

Item Part Number Qty

MIPS2 Transceiver Unit EZT-2785 MIPS2 3 Shipping and Handling 1

Due to the commercial nature of the equipment being purchased, simplified acquisition procedures will be utilized. The minimum needs of the Government 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)(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).

This procurement is sole source for the following reasons. Only Subsea Technologies, Incorporated, the United States distributor of Applied Acoustics Engineering Limited, can provide the required components. The Easytrak is currently in use by other combat systems on the MCM Avenger Class Ship as a common navigation device. The device is tested to military standards for compatibility and is approved for military use. No other systems can be substituted.

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, Subsea Technologies Incorporated is the only company that can meet the Government’s needs. This requirement will be synopsized on the Government point of entry website, SAM.gov website per FAR Part 5.2.

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, Subsea Technologies Incorporated is the only company that can provide the Easytrak MIPS2 underwater positioning and tracking system.