SSJ-Redacted.pdf
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- Sole Source: Tecnova Advanced Systems Inc. - Various Quantities of Thrusters Federal contract opportunity
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- N61331-26-Q-TR03
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This is a Sole Source Memorandum for acquiring Unmanned Underwater Vehicle (UUV) Thrusters from Tecnova Advanced Systems Incorporated, issued by the Naval Sea Systems Command, Naval Surface Warfare Center in Panama City, Florida. The document justifies a firm fixed-price purchase order for 10 specific thrusters with unique part numbers: 3 thrusters of type 1021-300-MCBH6M-XX-1500-AL-SCLX-BM-R-RS-BK, 2 thrusters of type 1021-300-MCBH6M-XX-1500-AL-SCLX-BM-R-LS-BK, 3 thrusters of type 561-300-MCBH6M-XX-1000-AL-SCLX-SM-R-LS-BK, and 2 thrusters of type 561-300-MCBH6M-XX-1000-AL-SCLX-SM-R-LS-BK.
The procurement is sole-sourced because using alternative thrusters would require extensive engineering changes to control software, mechanical models, and system integration, potentially causing project delays and cost overruns. Tecnova Advanced Systems is the manufacturer and does not sell through distribution channels. The Contracting Officer has determined this order represents the best value and lowest overall cost alternative, considering the specific technical requirements of the UUV system. The total dollar value is not explicitly stated, but is noted to be above micro-purchase levels and not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold of $350,000.00.
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control software, physical platform for integration and computer performance models are expecting these thrusters.
Purchasing other thrusters would require changing the performance parameters in the model (and verifying the new performance with an in-water test), altering the already existing mechanical model of the hull to accommodate the new thrusters and changing the control software to send/receive new commands with new message structures and integrate those messages into the overall system control code. Additionally, the use of different thrusters would create a situation where two systems intended to be identical could not swap parts between them. This would violate part of the rationale for appropriating the funds to create the second system. In addition, purchasing different thrusters would result in unplanned project delay and significant cost over-run due to engineering hours revising documentation, drawings, analysis, and reviews. Therefore, it is imperative that this procurement is awarded to Tecnova Advanced Systems Incorporated to maintain strict program schedules. Tecnova Advanced Systems Incorporated is the manufacturer of these items and do not sell these items through distribution.
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, Tecnova Advanced Systems Inc. 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, Tecnova Advanced Systems Inc. is the only source that can meet this requirement.
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