TJ_Towed Array Side Scan Sonar_JOFOC signed.pdf

Source Selection Information – see FAR 2.101 and 3.104

SINGLE SOURCE DETERMINATION USING

SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION PROCEDURES (SAP)

FOR AN ACTION NOT EXCEEDING THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD

(AUTHORITY: FAR 13.106-1(b)(1))

1. Agency and contracting activity. Department of Commerce, NOAA Office of Marine and Aviation Operations, Acquisition, Analysis, and Accountability Branch

2. Description of supplies or services required to meet agency needs (including the estimated value). [Vendor service to evaluate and report findings of the Towed Array System Sonar to assess required repairs].

3. Identification of the single source or the brand name to be solicited.

Klein Marine Systems; Attn: Jim Hatch (603) 893-6131

4. Supporting rationale. Only one source or brand name is reasonably available as detailed below:

(Check all applicable boxes and provide supporting rationale under the selection. Delete choices not selected.)

Brand Name – This particular brand name is essential to the requirement and market research indicates similar products do not meet or cannot be modified to meet agency needs. (Klein Marine Systems is the manufacturer of the Towed Array System Side Sonar and for the past 2+ years have been troubleshooting the ping rate skips. The Towed Array System will need to be up and running prior to the next deployment period and long lead time materials may be required as a result of the evaluation thus the urgency of having this vendor being awarded the contract and limit other sources.)

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5. Market Research.

(No other market research was conducted due to the Towed Array System’s manufacturer is Klein Marine Systems. The Thomas Jefferson will need to have the Towed Array System Sonar shipped to the vendor prior to the dockside and to the vendor to ensure a timely delivery prior to the next deployment in February 2023.)

6. Technical/Requirements Representative Certification

I certify that this requirement constitutes the Government’s minimum needs and the supporting data provided herein is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Shelia Dailey Date NOAA Thomas Jefferson Port Engineer

7. Determination (Required)

DAILEY.SHEILA.LANETTE.111459988

Digitally signed by

DAILEY.SHEILA.LANETTE.1114599880

Date: 2022.10.31 16:35:18 -04'00'

NM-AN2120-21-01093

Source Selection Information – see FAR 2.101 and 3.104

I hereby determine that the circumstances of this action deem only one source is reasonably available. This determination is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Christopher Baker Contracting Officer

Date 11/1/2022

Vendor currently has towfish for open and inspection. No other vendor known which could perform the service of this equipment without incurring additional cost.