Sole Source Justification redacted.docx

1. Identification of the agency and the contracting activity, and specific identification Sole Source

This is a HubZone sole source justification. Contracting activity is NSWC-PCD, Code 024, 110 Vernon Ave., Panama City, FL, 32407.

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

This action will award a HubZone Sole Source firm fixed price purchase order pursuant to FAR 19.1306(a) to RAS Enterprises, LLC to acquire bulk helium in the amount of 295,200 SCF to include delivery and pick up.

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(including the estimated value).

This acquisition will be conducted using simplified acquisition procedures with a total dollar exceeding the micro-purchase threshold but not exceeding $250,000.00.

This procurement is for the purchase of bulk respirable helium that shall meet Military Specification (MIL-PRF-27407D, Propellant Pressurizing Agent Helium, Type I Gaseous Grade B, Respirable Helium).

The Government's minimum needs have been verified by the certifying technical and requirements personnel. This memo does not authorize acquisition for other requirements. This purchase will be funded with FY19-20 RDT&E funds.

4. Identification of the justification rationale and, if applicable, a demonstration of the 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(5), Authorized or Required by Statute, FAR 6.302-5(b)(5).

This purchase will support certification, testing, operation, and training requirements in the Ocean Simulation Facility (OSF). Due to the required volume, logistical, and economic constraints of purchasing the commodity of bulk helium, we do not expect significant savings through competition and foresee significant and unacceptable delays that will negatively impact this requirement. Moreover, it meets the criteria as prescribed by FAR 19.1306(a). Therefore, it RAS Enterprises, LLC.

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

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 reasons specified in paragraph 4 above, RAS Enterprises, LLC is the only source that can This requirement will be synopsized in the government point of entry BETA SAM.

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, RAS Enterprises, LLC is the only source that can meet this requirement.

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