Redacted Sole Source Justification_Cmd Ctr NMC250.pdf

Source Selection Information – See FAR 2.101 and 3.104

JUSTIFICATION FOR SOLE SOURCE (Simplified Acquisitions - MPT to <$250K)

Document number: TBD

The supplies or services described herein are being solicited on a sole source basis and competition is precluded for reasons indicated below. There are no substitutes available for the supplies or services.

Check One:

☒ Service:

Contractor: Independence Seaport Museum

Contractor Address: 211 S Columbus BLVD, Philadelphia PA 19106

Contractor POC: Ms. Terri Harris

Phone #: 215-413-8615

Email: tharris@phillyseaport.org

Cage Code/DUNS: 4GA95

☐ Supply:

Restricted to the following source. If a sole source manufacturer distributes via dealers, ALSO provide dealer information.)

Original Manufacturer Name:

Manufacturer:

Manufacturer POC:

Manufacturer Phone #:

Manufacturer Address:

Dealer/Rep:

Dealer/Rep Address Phone No.

Email:

Description of the supplies or services required, the estimated price/cost, and required delivery date.

The United States Fleet Forces Command (USFFC) needs a Command Center in Philadelphia, PA for up to 60 personnel in support of the US Navy Marine Corps (NMC) 250th Birthday. USFFC requires 24/7 operations with close proximity to vessels at Penn’s Landing, a sight line to ex-NJ battleship, and terrace view of river for the parade of ships. The Independence Seaport Museum provides a ballroom for a command center to accommodate the USFFC personnel as well as a rooftop terrace/balcony area that provides visual access to all aforementioned lines of sight.

In conclusion, the requested services represent the minimum requirements of the government.

Period of Performance: October 6 – October 16, 2025

Estimated Dollar Value:

Describe in detail why only this source can furnish the requirements to the exclusion of other sources.

(what specific characteristics of the supplies or services limit the availability to a sole source (e.g., unique features, function of the item, etc.)?)

This requirement is being sole sourced in accordance with FAR 6.302-1, Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. Given the 24/7 requirement and visual access to ex-

NJ battleship, and terrace view of river for the parade of ships along with close proximity to Penn’s Landing, Source Selection Information – See FAR 2.101 and 3.104 the Independence Seaport Museum is the only vendor that can accommodate a separate ballroom/operational room and provide the visual requirements of USFFC.

☐ The supplies or services must be compatible in all aspects (form, fit and function) with existing systems presently installed/performing. Describe the equipment/function you have now and how the new item/service must coordinate, connect, or interface with the existing system.

☐ A patent, copyright or proprietary data limits competition.

☐ These are "direct replacement" parts/components for existing equipment.

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I CERTIFY THAT THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ABOVE IS COMPLETE AND ACCURATE TO THE BEST OF

MY KNOWLEDGE. I UNDERSTAND THAT THE PROCESSING OF THIS SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION

PRECLUDES THE USE OF FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION.

Signature Date

Activity Title

I HEREBY DETERMINE THAT THE CIRCUMSTANCES OF THE CONTRACT ACTION DEEM ONLY ONE

SOURCE REASONABLY AVAILABLE IN ACCORDANCE WITH FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i).

Contracting Officer Signature Date

NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center, Norfolk Contracting

Department, Fleet Directorate