SAP Brand Name and Sole Source JOFOC (SAP).pdf

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Source Selection Information – see FAR 2.101 and 3.104

SINGLE SOURCE DETERMINATION USING

SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION PROCEDURES (SAP)

FOR AN ACTION NOT EXCEEDING THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD

(AUTHORITY: FAR 13.106-1(b)(1))

NM-AN2150-23-01850

1. Agency and contracting activity. Department of Commerce, NOAA Office of Marine and Aviation Operations, Acquisition, Analysis, and Accountability Branch

2. Description of supplies or services required to meet agency needs (including the estimated value). NOAAS Fairweather requires a MACH AM Optionally Crewed Launch automation suite for the remote operations of its 2807 Hydrographic Launch.

3. Identification of the single source or the brand name to be solicited.

MACH Acquisition, INC.

2001 Bethel Rd. STE 105 Finksberg, MD 21048 443-261-5722

4. Supporting rationale. Only one source or brand name is reasonably available as detailed below:

(Check all applicable boxes and provide supporting rationale under the selection. Delete choices not selected.)

X Compatibility to existing systems or equipment - The required supplies or service must be compatible in all aspects (form, fit, and function) with existing systems or equipment and the source is uniquely qualified to meet the requirement. The autonomy system installed on two NOAA hydrographic survey launches, and contracted to be installed on a third in the upcoming year, were designed, manufactured, and installed by MACH (Then LSA) Autonomy according to NOAA’s specific requirement under contract EA133C17SE1303, which was fully and openly competed in 2018. The autonomy system does not have a commercial-of-the-shelf (COTS) equivalent and includes proprietary software and hardware components. There are is no other responsible source and no other type of supplies or services that will satisfy the agency requirements for necessary updates and technical support of the system.

As the designer, manufacturer, and installer of the autonomy system, LSA is the only qualified source of technical support, training, and system improvements.

Urgency – The nature of the requirement has been deemed urgent due to unusual and compelling circumstances. Following competitive procedures would result in unacceptable delays resulting in serious injury to the Government.

5. Market Research.

NM-AN2150-23-01850

Source Selection Information – see FAR 2.101 and 3.104

MACH is the manufacturer of the other 3 autonomous units as well as the infostructure they run

on. There is no other identified company that can interface with their proprietary command and control software.

6. Technical/Requirements Representative Certification

I certify that this requirement constitutes the Government’s minimum needs and the supporting data provided herein is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

7. Determination (Required)

I hereby determine that the circumstances of this action deem only one source is reasonably available. This determination is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Beverly J. Parker, Contracting Officer

CARD.MICHAEL.DOUGLAS Digitally signed by

CARD.MICHAEL.DOUGLAS.1011746507

.1011746507_____________________________________Date: 2023.08.21 09:04:32 -08'00'

LT Michael Card Date Operations Officer, NOAAS Fairweather