Single_Source_Determination_Redacted_1.pdf
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Single Source Determination Summary
This is a Single Source Determination document for a federal contract issued by the Department of the Interior, Interior Business Center, Acquisition Services Directorate, Division 1 and Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA). The contracting activity is procuring specific diving equipment and components required to support operations on VIRGINIA and SSGN class submarines at the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Keyport. The sole source identified is Amron, International, Inc., located at 1380 Aspen Way, Vista, CA 92081. The contract number is 40D0426Q0462, and the Period of Performance is 16 weeks after award. The estimated contract value is redacted in the document.
The contracting officer has determined that only one source is reasonably available based on the "This one Brand Name" justification, as specification EB-4603 issued by General Dynamics Electric Boat explicitly dictates the sole source requirement for diving equipment used on these submarine platforms. The specific items required are the AGA Umbilical and MK20 Communication kits, which are essential to ensure interoperability and compliance with the submarines' mandatory safety and technical standards. Market research confirmed that Amron does not currently have a GSA Schedule for these items and they are not available from mandatory sources under applicable federal regulations. Amron is identified as a woman-owned small business in the selected NAICS code. The determination was signed by Contracting Officer Gabriella Jones on May 18, 2026, with concurrence from the Program Manager for NAVSEA NUWC Division Keyport on May 13, 2026.
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5. Rationale.
This sole source requirement is explicitly dictated by specification EB-4603, issued by General Dynamics Electric Boat for diving equipment utilized on VIRGINIA and SSGN class submarines is located in the contract file. No other diving equipment is compatible with these submarines.
6. Market Research.
Market research was conducted to confirm that the required product is commercially available. This is a sole source requirement to AMRON as the procurement of the AGA Umbilical and the MK20 Communication kits are required to ensure interoperability and compliance with the platforms mandatory safety and technical standards.
A review of GSA Advantage and eLibrary determined that AMRON does not currently have a GSA Schedule to procure these items. Moreover, the supplies are not available from a mandatory source of supplies under RFO 8.103. Therefore, the Contracting Officer has determined that a direct solicitation and award to AMRON, under RFO 12, is appropriate for this requirement. AMRON is a woman-owned small business in the selected NAICS.
A Single Source Determination has been prepared to document the sole source in accordance with RFO 12.102 and can be found in the contract file.
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