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USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION LESS THAN SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD MEMO

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SUBJECT: Sole Source/Brand Name Justification / Limited Source Justification for Use of Other than Full & Open Competition for an Acquisition under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT)

I. BACKGROUND

1. FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) states for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold, Contracting Officers may solicit from one source if the Contracting Officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available.

2. As required by FAR 13.106-3(b)(3)(i), this memorandum explains the absence of competition for this acquisition, as only one source will be solicited for this requirement (or for a portion of the requirement) and the requirement is not expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

3. This memorandum is derived from Enclosure 3, Department of Navy Simplified Acquisition Procedures Guide (April 2018) and is only applicable to acquisitions under the SAT.

II. DESCRIPTION OF ITEM OR SERVICE

CONTRACTOR: ProModel Corporation ADDRESS: 7540 Windsor Drive, Suite 300, Allenton, PA 18195

PHONE: 845-781-3514

POC: Michael J Rice EMAIL: mrice@promodel.com

III. BASIS FOR DETERMINATION FOR USE OF OTHER THAN FULL & OPEN COMPETITION

· A. BRAND NAME:

Item required must be a brand name product, or feature of a product, particular to one manufacturer. N/A

· 1. Restrictive Rights: The source has established proprietary rights, limited rights in data, patent rights, copyrights, or secret processes in the item or service required.

N/A

· 2. Exclusive Licensing Agreements: The item or service is only available from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM).

N/A

· 3. Other Reasons: N/A

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☒ B. SOLE SOURCE (select all that apply)

· 1. Restrictive Rights: The source has established proprietary rights, limited rights in data, patent rights, copyrights, or secret processes in the item or service required.

· 2. Exclusive Licensing Agreements: The item or service is only available from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), or there is only one authorized distributor or technical representative for the OEM.

☒ 3. Other Reasons:

In order to make production strategy assessments in Q4 FY2022, The Advanced Propulsor Management Office (NSWCCD Code 808) requires a manufacturing capacity and schedule assessment of the Naval Foundry and Propeller Center (NFPC), Philadelphia PA. ProModel is uniquely qualified to perform this assessment, due to prior experience working with NFPC. . ProModel has detailed knowledge of NFPC’s manufacturing approach and process flow through their facility, including an understanding of the facility layout and equipment, making them capable to provide a quick-turnaround assessment for NSWCCD. NFPC manufactures CONFIDENTIAL propulsor components for the United States Navy, and ProModel is familiar with the handling restrictions for classified material and their impact on production. Based on experience working with ProModel, the technical team assesses that getting another vendor to an equivalent level of knowledge to ProModel would take roughly six months. This timeline does not support critical decision timelines for the COLUMBIA and VIRGINIA Class submarine programs.

IV. CERTIFICATIONS & APPROVALS

A. Technical/Requirements Certification: I certify that the facts and representation under my cognizance, which are included in this justification, are complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.