Sole Source Justification redacted.pdf

This is a Request to Restrict Competition memorandum from the Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division seeking approval to procure engineering support services as a sole source acquisition under FAA Part 12 simplified acquisition procedures.

The requirement is for QUASAR Federal Systems, Inc. (QFS), located at 15970 Bernardo Center Dr., San Diego, CA 92127, to provide and operate a quantity of eight (8) Aphros sensor units during system deployment. QFS will ship the sensors to the test site, provide personnel to utilize the sensors, and handle return shipping after testing completion. The procurement qualifies as a simplified acquisition not expected to exceed the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT). The memorandum documents a sole source restriction based on an exclusive licensing agreement, as QFS is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of the Aphros units and the only vendor capable of providing both the required quantity of devices and necessary technical support to install, operate, and uninstall these systems in an underwater submarine testing environment. Market research confirmed no other vendors could provide comparable devices with sufficient environmental durability and on-site support services required for the Multi-Influence Mine Exercise (MIMEX) event. The Contracting Officer approved the restriction on competition on August 12, 2026.