SSJ RDI Upgrade_Redacted.pdf

This is a Request to Restrict Competition memorandum from the Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division for a sole source procurement under FAA Part 12 procedures. The requirement is for commercial products and services not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold (SAT). The memorandum seeks approval to restrict competition to RDI Technologies, Inc., located at 10024 Investment Drive, #150, Knoxville, TN 37932, based on exclusive licensing agreements and direct replacement justification.

The procurement covers eight line items totaling upgrades and support for the RDI system, including the Iris aiOne System NAV6302026 for advanced motion analysis, TrueSight Highspeed NAV6302026 upgrade for capturing high-speed transient events, Software Upgrades and Support for Iris aiOne, TrueSight ID for AI-driven asset identification, TrueSight Limit for condition-based monitoring, TrueSight Report for data visualization, TrueSight Repeated Measurements for scalable measurement workflows, and a Battery Pack (99 Wh Li-Ion, 14.8v V-Mount). The requirement is based on prior purchases through contracts N00167241P201 and N00167251P1050 totaling $190,484 in material costs. Market research identified only one comparable alternative source (Mechanical Solutions, Inc. VibVue Pro Kit), which lacks the integrated AI technology and ruggedized ecosystem necessary for the current operational environment. The contracting officer approved the sole source restriction on August 10, 2026, based on the exclusive licensing agreements with RDI Technologies and the direct replacement nature of the upgrade.