C14 - Redacted Sole Source Justification.pdf

MEMORANDUM

Subj: SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION MEMORANDUM FOR TILT AUTONOMY – USV

GNSS MODULE REV B

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, Code 024, 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 Tilt Autonomy, Inc. for the items 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 Model SKU Description Qty.

1 USV GNSS Module REV B 100-100-B Multi-band GNSS Systems to replace current systems at the ARMADA Depot

2 SHIPPING - UPS Ground Shipping 1

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 the only items that will meet the Governments requirements as they are needed to replace identical GNSS Systems already in the field. Furthermore, these items are part of a configuration-controlled system and are manufacturer-specific. If another brand of GNSS were selected, the items would have to be vetted and drawings revised, resulting in additional cost to the Government and unacceptable project delay, in addition to full system overhaul and excessive training. Tilt Autonomy, Inc. is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of the items listed in Paragraph 3 as well as the existing, fielded items as part of a dedicated system. In addition, Tilt Autonomy, Inc. does not sell these items through distribution. Items will be drop-shipped to Stennis Space Center, the home of the ARMADA Depot.

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 TILT Autonomy, Inc. 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.)

meeting 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, Tilt Autonomy, Inc. is the only source that can meet the Government’s needs. This requirement will be synopsized in the government point of entry sam.gov because it is estimated to be greater than $35,000.00.

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, Tilt Autonomy, Inc. is the only source that can meet this requirement.