N6660421Q0336 Sole Source Justification -Redacted.pdf

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SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION

PARTIAL ARRAY 2.0 TESTING

DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT:

The Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) Undersea Weapons, Vehicles, and Defensive Systems Department, has overall responsibility for the development and maintainability of undersea defense systems. is currently undergoing efforts to develop a new s using the Stepped Tonpilz Acoustic

Transducer (STAT) element design. The overall goal is to develop a design that can transition from concept to future fleet capability. This requirement is for engineering services to test and validate functionality of the conceptual Partial Array 2.0. This testing and validation will enhance the potential and ability of the STAT Partial Array.

Anticipated total dollar value is Period of Performance is from date of award through

22 March 2022.

SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION

Qortek, Inc. developed a conceptual sonar array design of the Partial Array 2.0, which was awarded on contract as a sole source due to the proprietary technology and expertise of the STAT partial array. As a result of that conceptual design, Qortek, Inc. is best suited to test and validate the functionality of the Partial Array 2.0 with modified transmit electronics and added receiver electronics. Qortek, Inc. also has extensive history and prior experience in the design, fabrication and testing of STAT Partial Array 1.5. If any other company were to recreate this conceptual design in order to perform this effort, it would be at a considerable additional cost to the government.

Qortek, Inc., with its proprietary technology, expertise, and work on developing the partial arrays

1.5 and 2.0, is the only choice to fulfill this requirement within the anticipated cost and necessary project schedule, therefore meeting the Navy’s mission. If this requirement were to be awarded to another company, the development of the STAT partial arrays 1.5 and 2.0 would need to be replicated causing further delay and an increase in costs. Due to the aggressive FY21/FY22 schedule to study, develop, and test the STAT array, other companies are not capable of producing a viable solution within the current cost and time constraints.

RESELLERS:

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Requiring Department:

Based on the above, I recommend this acquisition be conducted on a Sole Source basis. I certify the technical data which form the basis of this justification are complete and accurate.

APPROVAL:

Contracting Officer:

Based on the above, I have determined that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available can fulfill the requirements. I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.