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Subj: SOLE SOURCE MEMORANDUM TO ACQUIRE Shearwater Saturation Mode

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1. Identification of the agency and the contracting activity, and specific identification of the document as a “Sole Source Justification.”

This is a sole source justification. Contracting activity is the Naval Sea Systems Command, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Panama City Division (NSWC PCD), 110 Vernon Avenue, Panama City, FL 32407-7001 (Contracts Department Code 02).

2. Nature and/or description of the action being approved.

This action will award sole source, firm fixed price purchase order pursuant to Shearwater Research (CAGE L9402) to acquire a saturation mode for the Perdix 2 Dive Computer for use at

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3. A description of the supplies or services required to meet the agency’s needs.

(including the estimated value). The contract effort is to acquire the following:

Part Number Qty Description

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For creation of PMS394 Perdix2 with helium venting valve based on the PMS3394 US Navy firmware with an additional saturation diving mode Supports user defined storage depth, auto on, no repetitive groups, ability to turn off when stored Cost includes supply of 10 helium venting valves, rework of 10 existing US Navy Perdix2, and return shipping

TOTAL ESTIMATED COST: REDACTED

This acquisition will be conducted using simplified acquisition procedures with a total estimated value of greater than $25,000.00. The Government's minimum needs have been verified by the certifying technical and requirements personnel. This memo does not authorize acquisition for other requirements. This purchase will be funded with REDACTED.

4. Identification of the justification rationale and, if applicable, a demonstration of the proposed contractor’s unique qualifications to provide the required supply or service.

10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), 10 U.S.C. 2304(d)(1)(B). Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements FAR 6.302-1.

The equipment listed above is provided by Shearwater Research, and they are the only source that meets this requirement for the following reasons: The Shearwater Perdix computer uses firmware proprietary to Shearwater Research Ltd. They are the only company with the necessary access to modify their firmware to add the capabilities needed to meet mission requirements.

There is no viable method to swap to different manufacturer, the Shearwater Perdix 2 NDC is the only ANU dive computer with a helium vented battery compartment. Planned execution time of this project is fourth quarter of FY25 and first quarter of FY26. Therefore, it is imperative that this equipment is acquired from Shearwater Research immediately to meet Government technical and scheduling requirements.

As such, the government does not expect significant savings through competition and it is more advantageous to the Government to award on a sole source basis to Shearwater Research.

5. A determination by the ordering activity contracting officer that the order represents the best value consistent with FAR 13.106-1(b).

The Contracting Officer has determined that the order represents the best value and results in the lowest overall cost alternative (considering price, special features, administrative costs, etc.) to meet the Government’s needs.

6. A description of the market research conducted among schedule holders and the results or a statement of the reason market research was not conducted.

For the reasons specified in paragraph 4 above, Shearwater Research is the only source that can meet the Government’s needs. This requirement will be synopsized in the government point of entry sam.gov because it is estimated greater than $25,000.00.

7. Any other facts supporting the justification.

None

8. A statement of the actions, if any, the agency may take to remove or overcome any barriers that led to the restricted consideration before any subsequent acquisition for the supplies or services is made.

As stated in paragraph 4 above, Shearwater Research is the only source that can meet the Government’s needs.

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