STEM SeaGlide_SAP Single Source Determination_V1_Redacted.pdf

All personnel responsible for developing, reviewing and approving a single source determination shall ensure that sound business judgment is applied in researching, documenting and approving such actions.

The rationale for a single source determination is not constrained by this form. If filled out electronically, the form will expand to the written narrative. If not available electronically, the drafter shall attach continuation sheets to ensure rationale is fully supported.

SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION PROCEDURES (SAP)

SINGLE SOURCE DETERMINATION FOR ACQUISITIONS NOT EXCEEDING THE SIMPLIFIED

ACQUISITION THRESHOLD AS DEFINED IN FAR 2.101

SOLICITATIONS MAY BE LIMITED TO ONE SOURCE ONLY IF THE CONTRACTING OFFICER (within its warrant authority) DETERMINES THAT ONLY ONE SOURCE IS AVAILABLE IAW FAR 13.106-1(b). THIS DETERMINATION SHALL BE SUPPORTED WITH FULL JUSTIFICATION FOR SINGLE SOURCE FROM THE CUSTOMER. THE CUSTOMER SHALL PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

QUOTE/SOLICITATION NUMBER:

N/A

ESTIMATED AMOUNT (Not exceeding $150,000):

DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES OR SERVICES REQUIRED AND THE INTENDED USE:

SeaGlide is a STEM version of the underwater autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) which introduces students to advanced autonomous systems such as those found in RoboNation's collegiate competitions:

roboSub, roboBoat, et cetera.

At the basic level, Seaglide AUV is a programmable Arduino microprocessor that controls the vehicle’s buoyancy and pitch. In advance models, the Arduino has also been used to receive data from temperature and pressure sensors as well as an encoder. SeaGlide is intended for High School and above, although, with assistance and prior experience with SeaPerch, middle school students have had success building kits.

EXWC conducts a SeaGlide competition during the MAST Expo for high school students as part of the STEM Education Outreach Program. In the past, the MAST Expo was a collaborative event bringing together leading tech innovators, entrepreneurs, and customers to exhibit their cutting edge technologies and to network in a port and maritime environment. STEM students are exposed to leading companies and demonstrations to spark the next generation of leaders.

In preparation for the MAST Expo, EXWC offers “training-the-trainer” experiences for local educators to provide guidelines for incorporating the SeaGlide program into the high school curriculum. Over the course of two semesters, educators build SeaGlides with their students in preparation for the competition.

UNIQUE CHARACTERISTICS THAT LIMIT AVAILABILITY TO ONLY ONE SOURCE, WITH THE REASON NO OTHER SUPPLIES OR SERVICES

CAN BE USED:

The SeaGlide program was developed by NSWC Carderock as an Open Source product through an Office of Naval Research Grant and manufactured by Axiom. It is patented by the Navy and only available from a single source—Axiom Manufacturing.

REASON THAT SUGGESTED SOURCE IS THE ONLY SOURCE WHICH CAN PROVIDE THE SUPPLIES OR SERVICES:

Item is not available on GSAAdvantage.gov or other sites.

EXPLAIN WHY AN ADEQUATE PURCHASE DESCRIPTION OR OTHER INFORMATION SUITABLE TO SOLICIT BY FULL AND OPEN

COMPETITION HAS NOT BEEN DEVELOPED OR IS NOT AVAILABLE:

The SeaGlide program was developed by NSWC Carderock as an Open Source product through an Office of Naval Research Grant. It is patented by the Navy and only available from a single source. Item is not available on GSAAdvantage.gov or other sites.

PROVIDE A STATEMENT OF ACTIONS, IF ANY, THE GOVERNMENT MAY TAKE TO REMOVE OR OVERCOME ANY BARRIERS TO

COMPETITION BEFORE FUTURE ACQUISITIONS ARE REQUIRED:

SeaGlide is patented by the Navy and there may not be competitors in the market place until the patent expires or is licensed to other developers for creation of a similar product.

I certify that the statements above are complete and correct to the best of my knowledge.

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APPROVED BY WARRANTED CONTRACTING OFFICER CODE TELEPHONE NUMBER DATE