SAP SNORKEL SSJ_REDACT.pdf
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This is a Sole Source Justification Memorandum dated 30 January 2026 for a Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) procurement activity. The contracting activity is NSWC-PCD, Code 024, located at 110 Vernon Ave., Panama City, FL, 32407. The contracting officer is Matt Hammond.
The Government intends to award a sole source contract to Snorkel AI (CAGE 8FWA2) for evaluation-driven artificial intelligence development and delivery support for mission-critical data workflows under Request for Proposal 1301TBD. The requirement includes a phased AI delivery program with initial model development to establish groundwork for AI development and establishment of scoring metrics for initial model performance. The total estimated contract value is greater than $25,000 but does not exceed the simplified acquisition procedures threshold of $350,000. All work will be completed and delivered within one year of purchase order award. The acquisition will be funded with FY25 OMN funds and will be synopsized on Sam.gov.
The justification for sole source selection centers on Snorkel AI's prior performance on a related SBIR Phase III contract (FA259520D0001) where the company developed datasets using proprietary platforms and systems. The memorandum asserts that any alternative contractor would be required to recreate this data, resulting in significant unplanned cost escalation and unacceptable project delays. The Contracting Officer has determined the sole source award represents the best value and lowest overall cost alternative to meet the Government's needs. No market research was conducted among other schedule holders, and the document states no actions are planned to remove barriers to competition for subsequent acquisitions, as Snorkel AI is identified as the only source capable of meeting the requirement.
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Contractor would be required to recreate the data , essentially duplicating the same work that Snorkel AI has already performed, thus resulting in significant unplanned cost escalation and project delay
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 the Snorkel AI for the item(s) listed in Paragraph 3 of this document.
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, Snorkel AI is the only source that can meet the Government’s needs. This requirement will be synopsized in the government point of entry am.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, Snorkel AI is the only source that can meet this requirement.
TECHNICAL AND REQUIREMENTS REQUESTING OFFICIAL
I certify that the facts and representations under my cognizance, which are included in this justification, are complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.
CONTRACTING OFFICER REVIEW AND APPROVAL
I, as contracting officer for the contracting activity, have reviewed this justification and certify that the justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Matt Hammond
CONTRACTING OFFICER
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