Redacted Sole Source Justification.pdf

Source Selection Information – See FAR 2.101 and 3.104

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

Document number: __V454722210ZA56______________________

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:

Contractor Address:

Contractor POC:

Phone #:

Email:

Cage Code/DUNS: 3X699

☒ Supply:

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

Original Manufacturer Name:

Technology for Energy Corp. Aces System Division

Manufacturer: Technology for Energy Corp. Aces System Division Manufacturer POC:

Manufacturer Phone #:

Manufacturer Address: 10737 Lexington Drive, Knoxville, TN 37932-3294 Dealer/Rep: Technology for Energy Corp. Aces System Division Dealer/Rep Address Phone No.

See manufacturer info above

Email:

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

The Viper 2E system provided by ACES systems is the only Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) system,that has been tested by the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) which has the capability to adequately balance LCAC-100 rotating systems. The system allows maintainers to perform balancing work on propellers that is required to ensure safety of flight. The Viper 2E system is replacing the obsolete ATABS propeller balancing system for LCAC (Landing Craft Air Cushion).

Est cost: $XXXX total cost for two (2) kits.

RDD: 31 October 2022

The Viper 2E system meets the minimum government requirements for LCAC propeller balancing.

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.)?)

The Viper 2E system provided by ACES systems is the only Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) system,that has been tested by the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) which has the capability to adequately balance LCAC-100 rotating systems.

Please refer to contract N6133121P0234 issued by Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWCPDC) on 1 September 2021 for procurement of this item. This contract and their sole source memorandum are included with this procurement package for reference.

Document number:

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.

29 July 2022 Signature Date

Assault Craft Unit FOUR Supply Officer 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