Sole Source to Nuytco Research LTD for Diver Training and Equipment Lease Per Attachments

Naval Sea Systems Command seeks a sole source lease of a Nuytco Atmospheric Diving System (ADS) with backup equipment and a Maintenance and Technical Training Course for ADS Operations, with proposals due August 12. The procurement is awarded as sole source to Nuytco Research Ltd, the exclusive developer, manufacturer, and proprietary owner of the ADS hardsuit diving systems technology, including the Exosuit ADS.

Place of performance includes Lake Ponderielle for operational diving, with training delivery at Nuytco Works in North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Training is estimated to require up to six days. The contracting activity is NSWC-PCD, Code 024, located at Panama City, Florida.

Nuytco will provide lease of the ADS system with backup equipment, operational training and material development, training preparation labor, on-site operational training, maintenance and training material curriculum development, facility setup and hardware configuration, and training course facilitation and technical instruction delivery. The Contracting Officer determined that sole source award to Nuytco represents the best value and lowest overall cost alternative because no alternative vendor has OEM-certified personnel qualified to operate and troubleshoot the system in field environments, access to Nuytco's certified training facilities, or the proprietary drawings, engineering data, specialized manufacturing capabilities, and safety certifications necessary for equipment operation and maintenance. The total estimated value exceeds $25,000. The NAICS code is 541990, All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services; PSC is U099, Education/Training–Other. Evaluation follows FAR Part 12 commercial item acquisition procedures, considering price, delivery, quality, and past performance. Contract Specialist is Jamell Kilgore (jamell.l.kilgore.civ@us.navy.mil).