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Sole Source Memorandum for Shark Marine Dive Tablet Evaluation Support

This is a Sole Source Justification memorandum for a firm fixed price purchase order from the Naval Sea Systems Command, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) to Shark Marine Technologies Incorporated, located at 23 Nihan Drive, St. Catharines, ON L2N 1L2. The contract will fund evaluation and validation services for Shark Marine Dive Tablets (models T-309, T-295, T-110, T-107, T-589, T-444, T-441) and two Compact GPS units (AHHS-120203, AHHS-120136) following ISEA-implemented updates. The contractor must verify and validate performance of the SMDT-2 tablets at the OEM's maintenance and repair facility. The acquisition uses simplified acquisition procedures with a total dollar value exceeding the micro-purchase level but not exceeding $350,000.

The justification establishes that Shark Marine Technologies Incorporated is the sole source capable of meeting government requirements as the original equipment manufacturer with proprietary knowledge, exclusive parts information, and in-house resident expertise regarding the Shark Navigator system's acoustic and magnetic signatures. The memorandum emphasizes that alternative sources would introduce unacceptable risk by potentially altering system parameters detrimental to tactical decision-making. The contract includes nine line items for tablet models and GPS units, with shipping for nine lots. All repaired equipment must be delivered within 90 days of receipt from the Government. The Contracting Officer has determined this order represents best value and the lowest overall cost alternative to meet the Government's needs.