Inactive 8(a) Sole Source (FAR 19.8)

--Redacted-- Subj: SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION MEMORANDUM FOR A 100K PROOF TEST MACHINE FROM CHANT ENGINEERING COMPANY Identification of the agency and the contracting activity, and specific identificat... --Redacted-- Subj: SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION MEMORANDUM FOR A 100K PROOF TEST MACHINE FROM CHANT ENGINEERING COMPANY Identification of the agency and the contracting activity, and specific identification of the document as a “Sole Source Justification.” This is a sole source justification. Contracting activity is NSWC-PCD, Code 024, 110 Vernon Ave., Panama City, FL, 32407. Nature and/or description of the action being approved. This action will award a firm fixed price (FFP) purchase order, on a sole basis, to CHANT Engineering Co. Inc. (Cage Code 7K419) 59 Industrial Drive, New Britain, PA 18901. A description of the supplies or services required to meet the agency’s needs (including the estimated value). Line Part # Qty. Description 1 31918-01 1 Three-range (100K/10K/500lb) proof test machine x 20’, 4’ stroke, 500 lb capstan on movable head. Includes the following: 5hp hydraulic power unit (HPU) Power: 208V, 3-phase, 60Hz, 17.9 amps Hydraulic Grip, 2-Range, 2 Position Grip Liner Set Grip Mounting Plate 2 31918 Install 1 Removal of the old PTM, installation assistance, calibration and employee training on the operation of machine. Includes travel time, expenses and shipping of calibration equipment 3 1 Shipping This acquisition will be conducted using simplified acquisition procedures with a total estimated value greater than $25,000. The Government's minimum needs have been verified by the certifying technical and requirements personnel. This memo does not authorize acquisition for other requirements. This acquisition will be conducted using simplified acquisition procedures with a total dollar value above micro-purchase levels, but not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold of $250,000.00. –Redacted-- Identification of the justification rationale and, if applicable, a demonstration of the proposed contractor’s unique qualifications to provide the required supply or service. 10 U.S.C. 2304(c) - Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements, FAR 6.302-1. The Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) has a need to perform proof testing and pull testing of components manufactured at NSWC PCD and for Department of Defense Fleet Assets. NSWC PCD currently has a Roberts 75,000 pound proof test machine (PTM) that is roughly thirty years old and past the machines recommended service life. The Roberts PTM is becoming difficult to perform yearly calibrations which is required to maintain the accuracy of testing results and operational readiness. There is a need to replace with current Roberts PTM with a Chant 100,000 pound PTM. The Chant PTM does not require the unit to be mounted and secured to a reinforced foundation to maintain the machine’s strength or rigidity. The Chant PTM is designed to function as an independent system supported by a reinforced frame that is capable of handling all loads with no external anchoring or foundational support. Other vendor PTM’s are required to be anchored to a fixed location in the facility, typically on a reinforced concrete slab with minimal thickness and strength to handle the machines loading capacity. The Chant PTM provides the Government with a significant cost advantage of not having to install anchors, performing concrete test samples, adding structure and foundation material, or reconfiguring the facility where the PTM will reside. Estimates to install anchoring or foundational reinforcement range from $25,000 - $150,000. By using the Chant PTM, the Government saves time and money as this additional work is not required. The Chant PTM offers a three range loading system whereby three hydraulic cylinders and three load cells are used to achieve and measure specific load capacity ranges. For example, one stage handles loading from 0-500 pounds, the second stage handles 500-10,000 pounds, and the third stage handles loading of 10,000-100,000 pounds. The Chant three stage system provides increased accuracy of performing load testing since the cylinders and load cells are design to specifically handle the applicable load capacity range. Similar vendors offer only a single range loading system which reduces the accuracy of load tests since load cells designed to handle larger loading such as 100,000 pounds are not as accurate for smaller loads such as 500 pounds. With the Chant three-stage loading system, operators have more confidence in the accuracy of achieving the proper load range to meeting strict customer testing requirement. The Chant PTM utilizes a hydraulic grip that is used to secure the test specimen while under load testing. Other vendors utilize a bolt-on top plate design which requires a technician to install or remove up to twelve bolts to adjust the test specimen in the machine. Depending on testing requirements and duration, the bolt-on top plate design can add hours of labor hours for a technician to install or remove the bolts for testing which increases the cost to customers. With the hydraulic grip, a technician can seamlessly adjust the test specimen and maintain consistent control of the test specimen. Manually securing the test article with a bolt-on top plate introduces variability for properly securing the test specimen since technicians might install with different bolt torques. This can lead to the test specimen slipping while under test which can damage the test specimen or operator. The Vendor shall remove the old PTM and install, test, and prepare the new PTM for Government acceptance no later than 30 September, 2022. Market research has been performed and only CHANT Engineering has confirmed that they will be able to meet the requirement for a PTM that does not require the unit to be mounted and secured to a reinforced foundation, offers a three range loading system, and utilizes a hydraulic grip to secure the test specimen while under load testing by the date required. As such, the government does not expect significant savings through competition and it is more advantageous to the Government to award on a sole source basis to the CHANT Engineering Co. Inc. for the items listed in Section 3. A determination by the ordering activity contracting officer that the order represents the best value consistent with FAR 13.106-1(b). The Contracting Officer has determined that the order represents the best value and results in the lowest overall cost alternative (considering price, special features, administrative costs, etc.) to meet the Government’s needs. A description of the market research conducted among schedule holders and the results or a statement of the reason market research was not conducted. For the reasons specified in paragraph 4 above, CHANT Engineering Co. Inc. is the only source that can meet the Government’s needs. This requirement will be synopsized in the government point of entry sam.gov because it is estimated greater than $25,000.00. Any other facts supporting the justification. None. A statement of the actions, if any, the agency may take to remove or overcome any barriers that led to the restricted consideration before any subsequent acquisition for the supplies or services is made. As stated in paragraph 4 above, CHANT Engineering Co. Inc. is the only source that can meet this requirement. --Signature page as Follows-- Synopsis 100K PROOF TEST MACHINE The Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division, FL (NSWC PCD) intends to award a sole source, firm fixed price purchase order using simplified acquisition procedures to CHANT Engineering for a 100K Proof Test Machine. This procurement is sole source for the following reason: the old PTM shall be removed and the new PTM installed, tested, and accepted by the no later than 30 September, 2022. Market research has been performed and only CHANT Engineering has confirmed that they will be able to meet the requirement for a PTM that does not require the unit to be mounted and secured to a reinforced foundation, offers a three range loading system, and utilizes a hydraulic grip to secure the test specimen while under load testing by the date required. Destination to the Naval Support Activity Panama City (NSA PC), Receiving Office Building 100, 100 Vernon Ave., Panama City, FL 32407. Small Business Size standard 500 employees, NAICS Code 334516. PSC is 6635. Section F - Deliveries or performance F.O.B. 52.247-29 FOB Origin 52.247-34 FOB Destination, Section G 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports (Dec 2018) 252.232-7006 Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions (Dec 2018) Section I – Contract Clauses 52.203-12 Limitation on Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions (Oct 2010) 52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (Oct 2018) 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications (Dec 2014) 52.209-6 Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (Oct 2015) 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (Oct 2018) 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items Preselected: 52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statement (Jan 2017) 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (Nov 2015) 52.233-3 Protest After Award (Aug 1996) 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004) Required: 52.222-50 Combatting Trafficking in Persons (Mar 2015) 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (Aug 2011) 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--System for Award Management JUL 2013 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (Jun 2013) 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Dec 2013) 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials (SEP 2011) 252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights (Sep 2013) 252.204-7003 Control of Government Work Product (Apr 1992) 252.204-7009 Limitations on the Use or Disclosure of Third-Party Contractor Reported Cyber Incident Information 252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting (Oct 2016) 252.204-7015 Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information by Litigation Support (May 2016) 252.204-7019 Notice of NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements (MAR 2022) 252.204-7020 NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements (MAR 2022) 252.215-7013 Supplies and Services Provided by Nontraditional Defense Contractors. (Jan 2018 252.211-7003 ITEM UNIQUE IDENTIFICATION AND VALUATION (MAR 2022) 252.225-7048 Export Controlled Items (Jun 2013) 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments (Dec 2006) 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea (Apr 2014) 252.246-7007 Contractor Counterfeit Electronic Part Detection and Avoidance System 252.246-7008 Sources of Electronic Parts 52.252-1-Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) 52.252-2-Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) Section K - Representations, certifications, and other statements of offerors or respondents 52.203-18 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements--Representation (Jan 2017) 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications (Dec 2014) 52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation (Dec 2019) 52.209-11 Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction (Feb 2016) 252.204-7008 Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls (Oct 2016) 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (Oct 2018) Section L - Instructions Conditions and Notices to Bidders 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Items (Jan 2017) 52.204-7 System for Award Management (Jul 2013 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance JUL 2013 52.204-22 Alternative Line Item Proposal (Jan 2017) 52.211-14 Notice of Priority Rating 52.204-22 Alternative Line Item Proposal (Jan 2017) 252.213-7000 Notice to Prospective Suppliers on Use of Supplier Performance Risk System in Past Performance Evaluations (Mar 2018) Section M – Evaluation Factors for Award 52.212-2 Evaluation Commercial Items FAR Part 13 Best value, SPRS past performance, price and delivery terms (a) For other than firm fixed priced contract line item numbers (CLINs), the Contractor agrees to segregate costs incurred under this contract/task order (TO), as applicable, at the lowest level of performance, either at the sub line item number (SLIN) or CLIN level, rather than at the total contract/TO level, and to submit invoices reflecting costs incurred at that level. Supporting documentation in Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) for invoices shall include summaries of work charged during the period covered as well as overall cumulative summaries by individual labor categories, rates, and hours (both straight time and overtime) invoiced; as well as, a cost breakdown of other direct costs (ODCs), materials, and travel, by technical instruction (TI), SLIN, or CLIN level. For other than firm fixed price subcontracts, subcontractors are also required to provide labor categories, rates, and hours (both straight time and overtime) invoiced; as well as, a cost breakdown of ODCs, materials, and travel invoiced. Supporting documentation may be encrypted before submission to the prime contractor for WAWF invoice submittal. Subcontractors may email encryption code information directly to the Contracting Officer and Contracting Officer Representative (COR). Should the subcontractor lack encryption capability, the subcontractor may also email detailed supporting cost information directly to the Contracting Officer and COR; or other method as agreed to by the Contracting Officer. (b) Contractors submitting payment requests and receiving reports to WAWF using either Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) or Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP) shall separately send an email notification to the COR and Contracting Officer on the same date they submit the invoice in WAWF. No payments shall be due if the contractor does not provide the COR and Contracting Officer email notification as required herein. (End of Text) G-242-H001 GOVERNMENT CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION POINTS-OF-CONTACT AND RESPONSIBILITIES (NAVSEA) (OCT 2018) (a) The Government reserves the right to administratively substitute any of the points of contact listed below at any time. (b) The contracting officer is the only person authorized to change this contract or orders issued thereunder. The Contractor shall not comply with any order, direction or request of Government personnel - that would constitute a change - unless it is issued in writing and signed by the Contracting Officer or is pursuant to specific authority otherwise included as part of this contract. If, in the opinion of the contractor, an effort outside the existing scope of this contract is requested, the contractor shall promptly comply with the Notification of Changes clause of this contract. (c) The points of contact are as follows: (i) The Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO) is: See page 1, Block 24 (ii) The Contract Specialist is: Name: Alan Tyler Bounds E-mail: Alan.t.bounds.civ@us.navy.mil Phone: 850-625-1117 The Administrative Contracting Officer (ACO) is: Not Applicable (d) The Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) is the contracting officer’s appointed representative for technical matters. The COR is not a contracting officer and does not have the authority to direct the accomplishment of effort which is beyond the scope of the contract or to otherwise change any contract requirements. An informational copy of the COR appointment letter, which provides a delineation of COR authority and responsibilities, will be provided upon award of this contract. The Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) is: Not Applicable (e) The Alternate Contracting Officer’s Representative (ACOR) is responsible for COR responsibilities and functions in the event that the COR is unavailable due to leave, illness, or other official business. The ACOR is appointed by the contracting officer; a copy of the ACOR appointment will be provided upon award of this contract. The Alternate Contracting Officer’s Representative (ACOR) is: Not Applicable (f) The Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) is the contracting officer’s representative for technical matters when a COR is not appointed. The TPOC is responsible for technical issues of contract administration, such as providing all items of Government Furnished Information (GFI), Government Furnished Material (GFM) and Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) if specified in the contract as well as the inspection and acceptance of all contract deliverables. The Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) is: Name: Email: (g) The Alternate Technical Point of Contact (ATPOC) is responsible for TPOC responsibilities and functions in the event that the TPOC is unavailable due to leave, illness, or other official business. The Alternate Technical Point of Contact (ATPOC) is: Not Applicable (h) The Ombudsman will review complaints from the contractors and ensure that all contractors are afforded a fair opportunity to be considered, consistent with the procedures in the contract. The Ombudsman is: Not Applicable (i) The Authorized Ordering Person(s) for Per-Call Maintenance is responsible for issuing and maintaining records for any per-call orders for remedial maintenance placed under this contract. No per-call order shall be placed outside the scope of this contract and the cumulative total of all orders shall not be in excess of any not-to-exceed amount specified in the contract. Per-call orders shall not, in any way, modify any terms and conditions of the contract. (j) The Authorized Ordering Person(s) for Per-Call Maintenance is: Person(s) listed in (f) with approval from persons listed in ( c ) (i) and (ii). (k) The Contractor's point of contact for performance under this contract is: Name: E-mail: Address: See Block 9 Phone (End of Text) G-242-H002 HOURS OF OPERATION AND HOLIDAY SCHEDULE (NAVSEA) (JUL 2021) The policy of this activity is to schedule periods of reduced operations or shutdown during holiday periods. Deliveries will not be accepted on Saturdays, Sundays or Holidays except as specifically requested by the [insert activity name]. All goods or services attempted to be delivered on a Saturday, Sunday or Holiday without specific instructions from the Contracting Officer or his duly appointed representative will be returned to the contractor at the contractor’s expense with no cost or liability to the U.S. Government. The federal Government observes public Holidays that have been established under 5 U.S.C. 6103. The actual date of observance for each of the holidays, for a specific calendar year, may be obtained from the OPM website at OPM.GOV or by using the following direct link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/federal-holidays/. Delayed Opening, Early Dismissal and Closure of Government Facilities. When a Government facility has a delayed opening, is closed or Federal employees are dismissed early (due to severe weather, security threat, security exercise, or a facility related problem) that prevents personnel from working, onsite contractor personnel regularly assigned to work at that facility shall follow the same reporting and/or departure directions given to Government personnel. The contractor shall not direct charge to the contract for such time off, but shall follow parent company policies regarding taking leave (administrative or other). Non-essential contractor personnel, who are not required to remain at or report to the facility, shall follow their parent company policy regarding whether they should go/stay home or report to another company facility. Subsequent to an early dismissal, delayed opening, or during periods of inclement weather, onsite contractors should monitor the OPM website as well as radio and television announcements before departing for work to determine if the facility is closed or operating on a delayed arrival basis. When Federal employees are excused from work due to a holiday or a special event (that is unrelated to severe weather, a security threat, or a facility related problem), on site contractors shall continue working established work hours or take leave in accordance with parent company policy. Those contractor employees who take leave shall not direct charge the non-working hours to the contract. Contractors are responsible for predetermining and disclosing their charging practices for early dismissal, delayed openings, or closings in accordance with the FAR, applicable cost accounting standards, and the company’s established policy and procedures. Contractors shall follow their disclosed charging practices during the contract period of performance, and shall not follow any verbal directions to the contrary. The Contracting Officer will make the determination of cost allowability for time lost due to facility closure in accordance with FAR, applicable Cost Accounting Standards, and the Contractor's established accounting policy and procedures. If you intend to visit the Contracts Office, it is advised that you call for an appointment at least 24 hours in advance. The hours of operation are as follows: AREA FROM TO NSWC-PCD and/or NEDU 0700 1600* All deliveries to the Receiving Officer, (See Delivery Schedule, Section F), shall be made Monday through Friday from 0700 to 1600, local time. Deliveries will not be accepted after 1600. No deliveries will be accepted on federal government holidays. (End of text) G-242-W001 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION FUNCTIONS (NAVSEA) (OCT 2018) (a) In accordance with FAR 42.302(a) all functions listed are delegated to the ACO except the following items to be retained by the PCO: ALL functions listed will be retained by the PCO. (b) In accordance with FAR 42.302(b), the following additional functions are delegated to the ACO: None (End of Text) L-204-H003 NOTIFICATION OF USE OF NAVY SUPPORT CONTRACTORS FOR OFFICIAL CONTRACT FILES (NAVSEA) (APR 2019) (a) NAVSEA may use a contractor to manage official contract files hereinafter referred to as "the support contractor", including the official file supporting this procurement. These official files may contain information that is considered a trade secret, proprietary, business sensitive or otherwise protected pursuant to law or regulation, hereinafter referred to as “protected information”. File management services consist of any of the following: secretarial or clerical support; data entry; document reproduction, scanning, imaging, or destruction; operation, management, or maintenance of paper-based or electronic mail rooms, file rooms, or libraries; and supervision in connection with functions listed herein. (b) The cognizant Contracting Officer will ensure that any NAVSEA contract under which these file management services are acquired will contain a requirement that (1) The support contractor not disclose any information; (2) Individual employees are to be instructed by the support contractor regarding the sensitivity of the official contract files; (3) The support contractor performing these services be barred from providing any other supplies and/or services, or competing to do so, to NAVSEA for the period of performance of its contract and for an additional three years thereafter unless otherwise provided by law or regulation; and, (4) In addition to any other rights the offeror may have, it is a third party beneficiary who has the right of direct action against the support contractor, or any person to whom the support contractor has released or disclosed Protected Information, for the unauthorized duplication, release, or disclosure of such Protected Information. (c) Submission of a proposal will be considered as consent to NAVSEA's permitting access to any information, irrespective of restrictive markings or the nature of the information submitted, by its file management support contractor for the limited purpose of executing its file support contract responsibilities. (d) NAVSEA may, without further notice, enter into contracts with other contractors for these services. Offerors are free to enter into separate non-disclosure agreements with the file support contractor. Contact the Procuring Contracting Officer for contractor specifics. However, any such agreement will not be considered a prerequisite before information submitted is stored in the files or otherwise encumber the government. (End of Provision)