SOLE SOURCE MEMORANDUM.docx

11 March 2020

MEMORANDUM

Subj: SOLE SOURCE MEMORANDUM TO ACQUIRE SPECIALIZED PROTOTYPE

WELDING FROM C4 GROUP, LLC FMS CASE # (PURCHASE REQUEST 1300841529)

1. Identification of the agency and the contracting activity, and specific identification of the document as a “Sole Source Justification.”

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

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

This action will award a firm fixed price purchase order to C4 Group, LLC, 7510 Holley Circle, Panama City Beach, FL 32408 for the acquisition of Prototype Welding to support the FMS for the US Navy.

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

The contractor shall provide technician support required to conduct specialized welding for the following:

a) Fabricate and weld.

b) Weld the (quantity 64) to match the application on.

c) Weld the (Quantity 68) to match the application on.

d) Weld the grapnel hooks (quantity 16) to match the rigging equipment for the.

This acquisition will be conducted using simplified acquisition procedures with a total estimated value of approximately. 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 FMS funds.

4. Identification of the justification rationale and, if applicable, a demonstration of the proposed contractor’s unique qualifications to provide the required supply or service.

10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(4), International Agreement.

This procurement is sole source for the following reasons. C4 Group, LLC developed the design for the grapnel hooks, float stands, and operator platform to match the minesweeping application and to fit the platform C4 Group developed the tooling and fixtures to fabricate the unique grapnel hooks, float stand, and operator platform. C4 Group’s knowledge of the unique grapnel hooks, float stand and operator platform, coupled with their tooling and fixtures, qualifies them to perform this SOW. No other contractor will be able to duplicate the knowledge, tooling, and fixtures without a substantial investment estimated at $65,000. C4 Group’s detailed knowledge of the Grapnel Hooks, float stand, and operator platform along with the unique tooling and fixtures grapnel give them the unique qualifications required to accomplish this SOW. Moreover, as part of the international agreement, the use of the same Navy sources has been requested by the host country. Therefore, it is imperative that this task is awarded to C4 Group immediately.

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 meet the Government’s needs.

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 the reasons specified in paragraph 4 above, C4 Group, LLC is the only source that can meet the Government’s needs.

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, C4 Group, LLC is the only source that can meet this requirement.

TECHNICAL AND REQUIREMENTS REQUESTING OFFICIAL

I certify that the facts and representations under my cognizance, which are included in this justification, are complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Project Engineer

CONTRACTING OFFICER REVIEW AND APPROVAL

I, as contracting officer for the contracting activity, have reviewed this justification and certify that the justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Contracting Officer