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MEMORANDUM FOR FILE

FROM:

CODE:

I. BACKGROUND

1. FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) states for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold, Contracting Officers may solicit from one source if the Contracting Officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available.

2. FAR 8.405-6 allows for limiting sources for orders or BPAs under Federal Supply Schedules under certain circumstances or for items peculiar to one manufacturer

3. As required by FAR 13.106-3(b)(3)(i), FAR 8.405-6(a)(1), or FAR 8.405-6(b)(2), this memorandum explains the absence of competition for this acquisition, as only one source will be solicited for this requirement (or for a portion of the requirement) and the requirement is not expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

II. DESCRIPTION OF ITEM OR SERVICE (Include manufacture/sole source name and address.)

Two (2) Continuous Wave Single Longitudinal Mode Lasers for BBG(X) Resistance and Powering Laser Doppler Velocimetry (LDV) Propulsor Inflow Measurements. This equipment is mission-essential for conducting laser doppler velocimetry (LDV) propulsor inflow measurements in support of the BBG(X) program at the David Taylor Model Basin (DTMB) on Carriage 2.rovide a description of the item or service required, including its intended use, the name of the required source or brand name, the quantity, and the required delivery date/period of performance.

Manufacturer: Coherent Inc.

Address: 5100 Patrick Henry Drive, Santa Clara, CA 95054 Phone: (703) 451-3800 POC: John Miles, John.miles@coherent.com

III. BASIS FOR DETERMINATION FOR USE OF OTHER THAN FULL & OPEN COMPETITION

☒ A. BRAND NAME.

Requested lasers are replacement for components in an existing government-owned Laser Doppler Velocimetry (LDV) system for the measurement of water velocity in test facilities at Carderock including our tow basins and water tunnels. The existing lasers are Coherent Genesis MX lasers. This purchase is for replacements lasers for this system. Replacement with non-identical lasers would require modification and reengineering of several components in the existing system or possibly would not fit in the existing system at all. This would result in substantial additional time and expense for the government estimated at several months of labor ($ ) and manufacturing costs ($ ) and unnecessary delays in Carderock’s support for model-scale testing for the BBG(X) program in FY27.

· 1. Restrictive Rights. N/A

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· 2. Exclusive Licensing Agreements.

4. Other Reasons.

· B. SOLE SOURCE.

· 1. Restrictive Rights.

· 2. Exclusive Licensing Agreements.

· 3. Other Reasons..

· 4. Federal Supply Schedules (FSS): IAW FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)

· a. An urgent and compelling need exists, and following the procedures would result in unacceptable delays;

· b. Only one source is capable of providing the supplies or services required at the level of quality required because the supplies or services are unique or highly specialized; or

· c. In the interest of economy and efficiency, the new work is a logical follow-on to an original Federal Supply Schedule order provided that the original order was placed in accordance with the applicable Federal Supply Schedule ordering procedures. The original order or BPA must not have been previously issued under sole-source or limited-sources procedures.

IV. CERTIFICATIONS & APPROVALS

A. Technical/Requirements Certification: I certify that the facts and representation under my cognizance, which are included in this justification, are complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.