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USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION LESS THAN SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD MEMO

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SUBJECT: Sole Source/Brand Name Justification / Limited Source Justification for Use of Other than Full & Open Competition for an Acquisition under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT)

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. As required by FAR 13.106-3(b)(3)(i), 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.

3. This memorandum is derived from Enclosure 3, Department of Navy Simplified Acquisition Procedures Guide (April 2018) and is only applicable to acquisitions under the SAT.

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

The performer will augment the Corrosion Cracking Maintenance Prediction Software (CCMPS) that was developed as part of an ONR Future Naval Capabilities (FNC) program under project # EPE-FY14-02. The purpose of this work is to further optimize the tool by refinement of software framework and allowing for the addition of material and structural input models to be incorporated into the existing framework.

The estimated value for this service tasking is $ . This cost covers software development and related reporting

MANUFACTURER: VEXTEC

ADDRESS: C-21 5123 Virginia Way, Brentwood, TN 37027

PHONE: 615-372-0299

POC: Animesh Dey

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

The Corrosion Crack Maintenance Prediction Software (CCMPS) tool was developed as part of an FY14 Office of Naval Research Future Naval Capabilities (FNC) program. The software was developed over a 4 year timeframe by VEXTEC Inc at a cost of approximately 1 million dollars. The tool was developed to predict the degree of sensitization (DoS), likelihood of cracking, and crack rate for 5xxx Al ship structures as a function of alloy, time and environments. CCMPS will allow the ability to pre-plan the time, location and extent of repair. The software creates a digital twin and implements a Monte Carlo simulation that utilizes stochastic weighting of input parameters to predict the likelihood of sensitization and cracking as a function of service conditions and location. The initial tool was developed specifically utilizing the 5456 H116 aluminum alloy and input parameters specific to CG class ships.

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The current tasking looks to augment the CCMPS tool by implementing 5083 H116 aluminum alloy data and input parameters specific to LCS ship classes. The utilization of the existing CCMPS tool will leverage the 1 million dollar investment allowing for the development of a tool designed for LCS at a considerably lower cost.

The use of the software developer, VEXTEC Inc. is necessary because the architecture of the prediction model relies on the company’s proprietary Monte Carlo simulations. Additionally the variables assigned to the stochastic input information is also proprietary. Without knowing either aspect, it is not possible to leverage the existing investment and augment the existing CCMPS software tool effectively.

· A. BRAND NAME:

Item required must be a brand name product, or feature of a product, particular to one manufacturer.

· 1. Restrictive Rights: The source has established proprietary rights, limited rights in data, patent rights, copyrights, or secret processes in the item or service required.

· 2. Exclusive Licensing Agreements: The item or service is only available from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM).

· 3. Other Reasons:

☒ B. SOLE SOURCE (select all that apply) ☒ 1. Restrictive Rights: The source has established proprietary rights, limited rights in data, patent rights, copyrights, or secret processes in the item or service required.

The use of the software developer, VEXTEC Inc. is necessary because the architecture of the prediction model relies on the company’s proprietary Monte Carlo simulations. Additionally the variables assigned to the stochastic input information is also proprietary. Without knowing either aspect, it is not possible to leverage the existing investment and augment the existing CCMPS software tool effectively.

· 2. Exclusive Licensing Agreements: The item or service is only available from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), or there is only one authorized distributor or technical representative for the OEM.

· 3. Other Reasons:

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.