Sole Source Justification Redacted.pdf
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- N0018926QL290
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This is a Justification for Sole Source (Simplified Procedures - MPT to SAT) document for Purchase Request/Document Number 1301391980.
The contracting activity seeks manufacturer training services for the Blueye X3 underwater Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs) recently acquired by the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group TWO (EODGRU TWO) for use with Mobile Diving and Salvage (MDS) companies. The services are restricted to Blueye Robotics AS (Cage Code N6008) on a sole source basis, with no substitutes available. The justification cites patent, copyright, and proprietary data limitations as the basis for sole sourcing. Blueye Robotics is identified as the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of the X3 ROV and the only entity capable of providing the required technical training. The training will be delivered by Blueye engineers to operators assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit TEN (EODMU TEN) and Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit EIGHT (EODMU EIGHT).
The sole source justification emphasizes that Blueye Robotics possesses exclusive capability to furnish the training requirements due to the X3's proprietary custom operating system, specialized hardware, and unique modular payload integrations. Blueye engineers are the only individuals with access to the diagnostic software tools necessary to certify operators on advanced system diagnostics, localized calibrations, advanced troubleshooting, post-processing tools, and the proprietary robot operating system. The document certifies that the information provided is complete and accurate and that circumstances justifying only one source reasonably apply to this contract action.
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Source Selection Information � See FAR 2.101 and 3.104
Other information to support a sole source action:
The Blueye X3 operates on a proprietary custom operating system. Blueye training covers critical post-processing tools, advanced troubleshooting, and the use of the Blueye developed robot operating system.
Blueye engineers are the only individuals who possess the diagnostic software tools necessary to train operators on advanced system diagnostics and localized calibrations.
TECHNICAL/REQUIREMENTS CERTIFICATION:
I CERTIFY THAT THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ABOVE IS COMPLETE AND ACCURATE TO THE
BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE. I UNDERSTAND THAT THE PROCESSING OF THIS SOLE SOURCE
JUSTIFICATION PRECLUDES THE USE OF FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION.
I HEREBY DETERMINE THAT THE CIRCUMSTANCES JUSTIFYING ONLY ONE SOURCE IS
REASONABLY AVAILABLE APPLIES TO THE CONTRACT ACTION.
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