B8 Redacted SSJ.pdf

Subj: SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION MEMORANDUM FOR PRESSURE SENSOR

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 Kongsberg Underwater Technology, LLC.

for the item(s) listed in Paragraph 3 of this document.

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

Line Description Qty.

1 298-098423 : "DIGIQUARTZ" DEPTH

SENSOR 8CB700

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. This acquisition will be conducted using simplified acquisition procedures with a total dollar value above micro-purchase levels, but not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold.

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) is responsible for conducting In‐Service Engineering Agent support to systems with Tech Refreshes and Cyber Compliance Updates. This sensor is part of a configuration controlled system, no other sensor is approved for use in the parent system and the sensor is not sold through distribution, only directly from Kongsberg. In addition, Kongsberg is the Original Equipment Manufacturer of this item.

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 Kongsberg 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, Kongsberg is the only source that can meet the Government’s needs. This requirement will be synopsized in the government point of entry sam.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, Kongsberg is the only source that can meet this requirement.