P08_JA_SS_Redact.pdf

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4. Statutory Authority Permitting Other Than Full and Open Competition.

FAR 13.106-1(b) (41. U.S.C. 1901(e)) Only one source reasonably available.

5. Rationale Justifying Use of Cited Statutory Authority.

The parts are provided by only one company and are proprietary technology which are not available from any other manufacturer. is the only authorized U.S. distributor and service center by the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) for CSP-S Sparker and Delta Sparker components. Failure to acquire these parts will eliminate ability to collect sub-bottom data with the existing CSP-S system. This will impact the HFBL and LFBL databases that are used by the naval community to help predict detection and counter detection of both surface and submarine threats directly resulting in the possibility of loss of U.S. Naval vessels. No alternative solution exists which are capable of supplying the capabilities within the system at this time to provide the ability to function within the various depths, temperature, and other environmental conditions to provide quality resolution and information needed for geohazard assessment at the resolution and depth capability as required. Also, no other vendor provides the capabilities needed to repair and maintain these systems due to proprietary restrictions.

6. Description of Efforts Made to Solicit Offers from as Many Offerors as Practicable.

A sources sought was posted from 03 May 2022 to 13 May 2022. One (1) response was received who states they are the exclusive U.S. distributor of these components. also stated in their response that they are small business. This is the vendor that has received the previous award for similar NAVOCEANO requirements of this nature. In an effort to validate the claim, the Contracting Officer conducted a search on the website for the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) of the systems.

is the OEM for these systems. website listed authorized distributors and service centers for these products. was listed as the only United States vendor. Additionally, was confirmed as registered in SAM.gov as a small business.

7. Determination of Fair and Reasonable Cost.

Before making an award, the Contracting Officer will determine that the proposed price is fair and reasonable based on one of the techniques identified in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.106-3(b).

8. Actions to Remove Barriers to Future Competition.

For the reasons set forth in Paragraph 5, NAVOCEANO has no plans at this time to compete future contacts for the types of supplies covered by this document. Prior to the award of future contracts, market research will be completed to determine if potential sources have emerged that will allow for competition.