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SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION MEMORANDUM TO ACQUIRE Design Pad G4 Design Tool Software All quotes submitted in response to this announcement shall be reviewed if submitted by the close date. Request for a... SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION MEMORANDUM TO ACQUIRE Design Pad G4 Design Tool Software All quotes submitted in response to this announcement shall be reviewed if submitted by the close date. Request for additional RFQ supporting documents must include capabilities statement, proof of past performance for similar work, and cage code. 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: Naval Sea Systems Command Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) 110 Vernon Avenue Panama City, FL 32407-7001 (Contracts Department Code 02) Nature and/or description of the action being approved. This action will award a firm fixed price order to the following: Fairmount Automation, Inc. 10 Clipper Rd West Conshohocken, PA 19428 Cage: 09TT2 Procurement is for Design Pad G4 Design Tool Software. A description of the supplies or services required to meet the agency’s needs (including the estimated value). This requirement is to purchase the following: Manufacturer # Description Quantity 01004-102 USB to IRDA adaptor with Holder 10 EA 92007-100 Design Pad G4 30 EA 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) (1) - 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 requirement to procure Design Pad G4 Design Tool Software. This requirement is not suitable for full and open competition for the following reason(s): The programmable logic controllers, Design Pad G4 Design Tool Software, and the infrared sensor that are currently installed on (Redacted) are all manufactured by Fairmount Automation; and they are all designed to work together as a proprietary system. The system works together for installation, security updates, programing changes, and for maintenance of (Redacted). This system is the only system approved for use on (Redacted). If the Government were to obtain other vendors to supply them, there would be substantial costs and time associated with verifying that the other models meet the specifications and requirements. The Government does not foresee a beneficial cost savings to justify the time and expense required to verify that other manufacturers’ products meet the requirements for these systems. As such, Fairmount Automation, Inc. is the only source capable of meeting this requirement. 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. This requirement will be synopsized on the Contract Opportunities website at sam.gov per FAR Part 5.2. No additional market research was conducted for the reasons discussed in paragraph 4 above, for any company other than Fairmount Automation, Inc. to provide the products. 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, Fairmount Automation, Inc. is the only source that can meet the requirement. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Email quotes to alan.t.bounds.civ@us.navy.mil on or before the closing date and time stated above. The Government will not accept late quotes. The Government will not accept quotes that are partial or incomplete Provide CAGE code and Lead time on your quote. Be able to invoice through Wide Area Workflow (WAWF). If shipping is not included in the price include a line item for shipping. **Review all Attachments Posted Prior to Submission of Quote**