A.03.21_J&A_R2Sonic_Hardware.pdf

Control No. SAS 18-03 v4, 5 Jan 2015; previous version obsolete

SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION

(Simplified Acquisition Procedures under FAR Part 13 Not Exceeding $700K)

1. Agency/Contracting Activity: U.S Army Corp of Engineers-Savannah District, 100 W.

Oglethorpe Avenue, Savannah, GA 31401

2. Description of Action: R2 Sonic Hardware Integrated Inertial Navigation System

Nature: New Requirement Follow-on Requirement Mod to Existing Purchase Order/Contract Number: Insert purchase order no.

Pricing: Firm-Fixed Price Time & Materials Funds: OMA Other Funds:

Name of Proposed Contractor(s): R2Sonic, LLC Street Address: 5307 Industrial Oaks Blvd., STE 120 City, State, Zip: Austin, TX 78735-8821 Phone: (250) 880-0969

3. Description of Services or Supplies: Integrated Inertial Navigation System The total estimated value of the proposed action is $ 77,300.

Scope of Supply Includes:

1x PN 10030057 R2Sonic RTK Integrated Inertial Navigation System Type II 1x Modified Sonar Interface Module (SIM) 1x Inertial Measurement Unit (0.02°) in 15m Submersible Housing 2x GNSS antenna 2x GNSS antenna cable, 8m 1x IMU Cable, 15m 1x Ethernet cable 1x Applanix POSView software and manuals on CD 1x Shipping case, IMU and cables 1x 3-year standard warranty included

Integrated INS Type II (WaveMaster - 0.02° IMU) 1x PN 16000025 Cable, Sonar Deck Lead, 0.40 diameter, 15m 1x PN 19000007 Valeport Mini SVS 15m Cable 1x PN 16000030 Cable, Extension Deck Cable Terminated (LPIL-12FS & LPIL-12MP), 0.40 diameter, 3m 1x PN 19000024 Valeport 3m Extension Mini SVS Cable Terminated

1x PN 10030007 Installation, Integration & Training Provides expert Sonic system installation, integration support, Training and training materials.

Two (2) Days on-site Savannah, GA. Dates to be determined Pricing includes all travel expenses

4. Authority:

Action using simplified acquisition procedures (select one):

FAR 13.106-1(b)(1): For purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold (SAT), 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 (e.g.

urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand name, or industrial mobilization)

FAR 13.501(a)(1): For actions for commercial supplies or services greater than the SAT but not exceeding $7M, the requirements of FAR 13.501(a) apply to sole-source acquisitions conducted pursuant to Subpart 13.5 (Reference: FAR 13.106-1(b)(2)). Subpart 13.5 is the Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items (see 41 USC 1901; or for contingencies see

41 USC 1903)

[Note: this abbreviated justification form can only be used for actions not exceeding $700K.]

5. Reasons for Authority Cited:

Operations Division, Navigation Management Branch is requesting the purchase of R2 Sonic Hardware Integrated Inertial Navigation System. USACE currently owns a complete R2 Sonic Hardware Integrated Inertial Navigation System to include the R2 Sonic Multi-beam Transducer Head. This system is currently outfitted on one of two USACE Vessels responsible for conducting acceptance surveys for SHEP. As a result of the age of the vessels, the down time for planned and unplanned maintenance has become increasingly lengthy. Delays in conducting acceptance surveys has a negative impact on the responsibilities of USACE personnel monitoring SHEP. Outfitting a second vessel with the system capable of operating the R2 Sonic Multi-beam Transducer Head will ensure that SHEP acceptance surveys are conducted in a timely manner.

R2 Sonic Hardware is the only compatible equipment that will allow for the operation of the R2 Sonic Multi-beam Transducer Head as the technology associated with the system to include the Transducer Head is proprietary information.

6. Actions to Increase Competition:

Currently R2Sonic, LLC has only one authorized distributer who can sell and distribute the required system. At this time there is not sufficient distributors to increase competition among authorized entities and therefore when the availability of authorized distributors increases the competition will increase.

Additionally, when the systems and or boats come to the end of their respective lifecycles and a requirement for a new or replacement system is required, the new or complete replacement system will be competed among the industry.

7. Market Research:

Market research has shown that R2 Sonic Integrated Inertial Navigation System is the only system that is compatible with the R2 Sonic 2024 Multibeam Head as the technology is proprietary to R2Sonic, LLC. Only one distributor is authorized to sell the compatible system and that distributor would in turn require to go to R2Sonic, LLC to obtain the system.

8. Procurement History:

Previous Purchase Order(s) or Contract(s): Yes No If “Yes”, for each purchase order of contract provide:

Purchase order or contract number: W912HN14F0017 Was action competed? Yes No If action was not competed, state the cited authority, summarize rationale:

9. Additional Facts and/or Information to support the justification.

A previous requirement for survey equipment was competed and a contract awarded under contract number W912HN14F0017. The previous action was competed as an unrestricted solicitation with only one offer received in which R2 Sonic, LLC was awarded the contract in the amount of $180,250. All technical requirements verified by Steven M. Gager, Chief, Hydrographic Survey Section.

10. Technical / Requirements Certification: I certify that the supporting data under my cognizance which is included in this abbreviated J&A is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Submitted By

Signature:

Typed Name: Jason D. O’Kane Date:

Position Title: Chief, Navigation Branch Email address: jason.d.okane@usace.army.mil

11. Fair and Reasonable Price Determination: As contracting officer, I hereby determine that the anticipated cost to the Government for this contract action will be fair and reasonable. Basis for the determination is as follows:

The market was researched for similar products. No other products were found. Therefore, pricing from market research and the independent government estimate for this requirement will be used to determine a fair and reasonable price per FAR 13.106-3(a).

12. Small Business: I certify that I have reviewed this document and supporting data and concur with the findings.

Signature:

Typed Name: Date:

mailto:jason.d.okane@usace.army.mil

13. Legal Review (IAW UAI 1.602-2-90): I have reviewed this justification and find it legally sufficient.

Legal Counsel

Signature:

Typed Name: Date:

14. Contracting Officer’s Approval (actions less than $700K): I hereby certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. Based on the foregoing, I approve this sole source justification subject to availability of funds, and provided that the services and supplies herein described have otherwise been authorized for acquisition.

Signature: Date:

Typed Name: Bruce A. Helms Title: Contracting Officer

Date 4: 16 Jan 2018