SOLE SOURCE HORNBLOWER(s).pdf

Enclosure (8) to COMDTINST M4200.13G

SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION PROCEDURES (SAP)

JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION (J&A)

SOLICITATIONS MAY BE LIMITED TO ONE SOURCE ONLY IF THE CONTRACTING OFFCIER DETERMINES THAT ONLY ONE SOURCE IS REASONABLY AVAILABLE. THIS DETERMINATION MUST BE SUPPORTED WITH FULL JUSTIFICATION FOR SOLE SOURCE FROM THE CUSTOMER. WHEN THE CUSTOMER DESCRIBES AN ITEM WITH A PURCHASE DESCRIPTIONWHICH LIMITS THE AVAILABILITY TO ONE SOURCE, THE JUSTIFICATION MUST EXPLAIN WHY THE ITEM IS THE ONLY ONE THAT WILL MEET THE GOVERNMENT’S REQUIREMENT. STATEMENTS SUCH AS “ONLY KNOWN SOURCE OR “ONLY SOURCE WHICH CAN MEET THE REQUIRED DELIVERY DATE” ARE INADEQUATE TO SUPPORT A SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE. THE CUSTOMER SHALL PROVIDE THE

FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

PURCHASE REQUEST OR REQUISITION

NUMBER

34269PR230000807

PROJECT/TASK NUMBER

DSFTRAINING

ESTIMATED AMOUNT (OVER $2500 BUT NOT

EXCEEDING $100,000)

$73,840.00

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES OR SERVICES REQUIRE, AND THE INTENDED USE

Contract target vessel to conduct Hook & Climb, Close Quarter Combat tactics and Chemical Biological Radiological and Explosive (CBRNE) environment training with MSRT West in San Diego, CA.

UNIQUE CHARACTERISTICS THAT LIMIT AVAILABILITY TO ONLY ONE SOURCE, WITH THE REASON NO OTHER SUPPLIES OR

SERVICES CAN BE USED.

The vessel “ADVENTURE/INSPIRATION HORNBLOWER” meets all specifications and requirements needed and is available to schedule within the short window of time afforded before training is scheduled to commence. If the Training is not accomplished as scheduled MSRT WEST Members will lapse in there qualification resulting in MSRT WEST LOSS of Qualified members to fulfill the Unit Mission of SHORT NOTICE MARITIME RESPONSE (SNMR). MSRT WEST has made various solicitations to other vessels and researched into other options has not yielded alternatives.

No other USCG, NAVY, NOAA or civilian vessels in the area are available to conduct this same type of training.

ADVENTURE/INSPIRATION HORNBLOWER ship types meet all requirements for length, width and open deck space. Captains and crews have experience in hosting similar exercise conducted by the USCG, USN and USMC. The ships are capable of readying the vessel to specifications needed on short notice, making it safe for hook and climb, fast roping, close quarters combat with simmunitions, and simulated CBRNE challenges.

REASON THAT SUGGESTED SOURCE IS THE ONLY SOURCE WHICH CAN PROVIDE THE SUPPLIES OR SERVICES

No other USCG, USN or NOAA vessels in the area are available to conduct this same type of training on the requested date. All other available Vessels in the area able to be contracted have been contacted and are unavailable to meet the Deadline for members to complete training and not lapse in qualification.

EXPLAIN WHY AN ADEQUATE PURCHASE DESCRIPTION OR OTHER INFORMATION SUITABLE TO SOLICIT BY FULL AND OPEN

COMPETITION HAS NOT BEEN DEVELOPED OR ARE NOT AVAILABLE.

The statement of work is suitable for full and open competition, however, other vessels who are able to meet the statement of work are not available for the scheduled dates for training.

PROVIDE A STATEMENT OF ACTIONS, IF ANY, THE GOVERNMENT MAY TAKE TO REMOVE OR OVERCOME ANY BARRIERS TO

COMPETION BEFORE FUTURE ACQUISITIONS ARE REQUIRED

The statement of work is suitable for full and open competition, however, other vessels who are able to meet the statement of work are not available for the scheduled dates for training.

SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CUSTOMER

CODE TELEPHONE NUMBER

(619) 336-2120

DATE

28 June 2023

SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER

CODE TELEPHONE NUMBER

DATE

For orders placed under FSS – prepare sole source justifications using FAR Part 6.303.2 and cite the authority of Section 201 of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (40 U.S.C.501).

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Date: 2023.06.28 13:57:16 -07'00'