Sole Source Justification Memorandum Summary

This is a Sole Source Justification Memorandum for a firm fixed price order issued by Naval Sea Systems Command, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) in Panama City, Florida. The contracting action awards the order to Undersea Systems International, Inc. (dba Ocean Technology Systems) for the evaluation and repair of SDV MK8 Diver Transceiver equipment.

The requirement encompasses the purchase of 29 evaluations of SW-1000-SC High Power NSW MAG Diver Transceivers (70 watts, including battery, charger, and transducer), identified by part number 900356-000, along with ground freight, individual wrapping, boxing, and labeling services for each unit. The total contract value does not exceed the simplified acquisition threshold of $350,000.00. The justification for sole source procurement is based on FAR 12.102 (Restricting Competition), with the determination that Ocean Technology Systems is the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and only approved source of supply for these components per the approved engineering drawings. The contracting officer determined that awarding the order on a sole source basis represents the best value to the Government, as it ensures mission readiness and avoids costs and operational impacts of extended equipment downtime. No additional market research was conducted given that only one source can reasonably meet the Government's minimum needs.