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This Sole Source Justification document details NOAA's procurement of a 19-foot rigid hull inflatable (RHI) center console small boat and aluminum trailer from SAFE Boats International (SBI). The acquisition is for the NOAA Ship Oscar Elton Sette in Honolulu, Hawaii, with an expected delivery within 18 months of award. SAFE Boats International is the sole source due to being the original manufacturer and rights holder of this specific small boat design, which is identical in form, fit, and function to NOAA's existing fleet of 19-foot RHI center console small boats used in Hawaii for over two decades.

The document indicates a sources sought notice was posted on SAM.gov from July 10-24, 2025, with three respondents: SAFE Boats International, The Whiskey Project Group, and Novielli Boat Builders. Only SAFE Boats International was deemed capable of meeting the requirements, with Novielli and TWPG found unable to provide a boat meeting the precise specifications. The Independent Government Estimate for the procurement was not fully disclosed, but the contract will be a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) under the simplified acquisition procedures authorized by FAR 13.501(a). NOAA plans to conduct future market research to identify potential new vendors and maximize competition for subsequent small boat acquisitions.

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SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION

FOR AN ACTION EXCEEDING THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD

USING SIMPLIFIED PROCEDURES FOR CERTAIN COMMERCIAL ITEMS

(AUTHORITY: FAR 13.501(a), 41 U.S.C. 1901)

(PR 140802-25-0585)

1. Agency and contracting activity. Department of Commerce, NOAA Acquisition and Grants Office (AGO), Eastern Acquisition Division and the Office of Marine Aviation Operations (OMAO) – Marine Operations Center -Pacific Island (MOC-PI).

2. Nature and/or description of the action being approved.

This justification supports the award of a new Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract for the procurement of one (1) 19-foot rigid hull inflatable (RHI) center console small boat and an appropriately fitted aluminum boat trailer. The identified source is SAFE Boats International (SBI), LLC, the original manufacturer and sole provider of the required configuration.

SAFE Boats International, LLC 8800 SW Barney White Road Bremerton, Washington 98312 Phone: (360) 674-7161 Fax: (360) 674-7149 http://www.safeboats.com POC: Ryan O’Meara

3. Description of supplies or services required to meet the agency’s needs (including the total estimated value).

This requirement is for the procurement of one (1) fully outfitted 19-foot rigid hull inflatable (RHI) center console small boat and its appropriately fitted aluminum boat trailer. Delivery is required to NOAA Ship Oscar Elton Sette in Honolulu, Hawaii, with an expected delivery date no later than 18 months after award. The Independent Government Estimate (IGE) for this requirement is $XXXX.

4. Statutory authority permitting the sole source (including brand name) acquisition.

☒ 41 U.S.C. 1901, using SAP up to $7.5M as authorized by FAR 13.500(a) and implemented by FAR 13.501(a).

☐ 41 U.S.C. 1903, using SAP up to $15M for contingency operations as authorized by FAR 13.500(c) and implemented by FAR 13.501(a).

5. Demonstration that the proposed contractor’s unique qualifications or the nature of the acquisition requires use of the authority cited. The contracting officer has determined the following circumstances justify the use of a sole source procurement as supported below:

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