Redacted SSJ Autonomy_Redacted.pdf

This is a Sole Source Justification document for a federal contract opportunity with the Naval Small Craft Instruction and Technical Training School (NAVSICATTS).

The requiring activity is NAVSICATTS at Stennis Space Center, Mississippi, under the contracting activity of NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk, Pentagon Directorate. The contract action procures autonomy kits with installation, instructions, and training for integration into small to medium-sized patrol boats and outboard motors. The contractor must provide instruction and training aids demonstrating the automation kit's integration and operation, develop an in-depth course of instruction (COI) for no less than 10 students including hands-on training with practical command and control demonstrations on water, and provide written or virtual training materials outlining step-by-step procedures. The estimated contract value is funded through FY26 Navy Operations & Maintenance (O&MN) appropriations, subject to Continuing Resolution Acts and the final FY26 Appropriations Act. Pricing is provided in a table with line items for COI, Kit Install and Tuning, Autonomy Kit Package (qty 3), USV Hulls and Sensor Suite (qty 2), Mobile Control Station (qty 5), Tech Support (qty 80), Emergency Stop Device (qty 3), Instructor Refresher Training (qty 1), and freight.

The sole source justification identifies Fathom Robotics, Inc. as the only known source capable of delivering the Guerrilla Technologies-RAK system and required training. The justification cites extensive market research and consultation with Naval Special Warfare Group 8, SEAL Reconnaissance Teams, and direct mission partners confirming no other vendor has successfully engineered or demonstrated a comparable COTS system meeting specific performance, reliability, and interoperability requirements. Statutory authority for the sole source action is 41 U.S.C. 1901 under simplified acquisition procedures. The contracting point of contact is Sam McCune, Code 200, at NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk, reachable at 771-229-3562 or samuel.a.mccune3.civ@us.navy.mil.