Sole Source Justification.pdf

This is a Justification for Sole Source (J&A) procurement document for Purchase Request A032054 submitted by NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center, Norfolk Contracting Department. The Special Boat Training Command intends to procure a one-year base contract with four one-year option periods for software upgrade licenses and in-service support for existing Virtual Marine Coastal Simulators. The procurement includes annual updates to proprietary "MissionQuest" software, yearly on-site visits for installation and training, comprehensive hardware and software support, and one client-specific "Extraction" training scenario to be delivered within thirty days of award. The estimated total price for the base year and four option years is not disclosed in this document.

The sole source justification identifies Virtual Marine Technology Inc. as the only capable supplier, citing three primary rationales: full compatibility requirements with existing simulators as the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), proprietary software and technical data owned exclusively by Virtual Marine that cannot be accessed by competitors, and the necessity of direct replacement parts and components from the OEM. The document certifies that no substitutes are available and that the circumstances justify restricting competition, with the contracting officer determination that only one source is reasonably available. The document was dated 09JUL26 and requires signature certification from both the requiring activity and the contracting officer.