A13.Sole Source 120P0019.pdf

Single Source Justification

US Army Corps of Engineers, St. Louis District

FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), Simplified Acquisitions

For purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold ($250,000)

1. Contracting Activity: (Requestor)

US Army Corps of Engineers, St. Louis District, Engineering and Construction Division, Geospatial

Engineering Branch, Geodesy/Photogrammetry Section.

C/O Matt Duke, USACE

1222 Spurce Street

Saint Louis, Mo 63103

2. Description of Action.

This is a brand name action for the purchase of a Hypack hydrographic data processing software in the amount of $13,275. This software will be used by the district's Hydrographic survey teams to survey channel conditions and on the Districts Dredge equipment to determine channel dredging quantities.

3. The rationale or circumstances for limiting competition.

The software in question was developed by Hypack, Inc. and is used across the Corps and is the accepted hydrographic survey software of the Corps of Engineers. A sole source letter was obtained from Hypack (See attached document - Source Source letter dated 16 Dec 2019 is accurate except for the company.).

4. Market Research (MR)

Hypack is the accepted hydrographic survey software of the Corps of Engineers. Since Hypack the manufacturer of this software no other company can legally provide this service for Hypack.

A "Statement of Non-Availibility" was created and approved by CHESS (216750798) which is included in the contracting package.

5. Price estimate, including options, if applicable.

Price quote is included in CT package. It is for $13,275. Price includes the basic software updates and technical support for any software issues.

6. Recommended source.

HYPACK was acquired by Xylem Inc in about 2015 -2016, and operated as a division under YSI Inc ( a part of Xylem). In January of 2019 HYPACK became a division of Pure HM U.S. Inc (also a part of Xylem). Pure HM U.S. Inc is the sole provider. At this time there are no other known interested sources. ( See attached document HYPACK-Pure HM Inc_Business information)

7. Technical and Requirements Certification:

I certify that the supporting data under my cognizance which are included in the justification are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Signature: _________________________

Name: Matthew Duke, GISP

Title: Chief, Geodesy and Photogrammetry Section

Date: 12-December-2019

8. Contracting Officer Certification: This certification shall be made by the contracting officer who will sign the contract resulting from this justification and approval.

I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Signature: _________________________

Name

Title: Contracting Officer

Date: