Small Business Set-Aside for DPV-TECH brand Seacraft TAC200 Diver Propulsion Vehicle (DPV) (See Attachments)

The Naval Sea Systems Command, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Panama City Division (NSWC PCD), is issuing a brand name justification for the acquisition of a Seacraft TAC2000 Diver Propulsion Vehicle (DPV) system. This action will result in a firm fixed-price purchase order for one lot of the Seacraft TAC2000 Complete Set and shipping, with a total value not exceeding $350,000. DPV-Tech Inc. is identified as the sole source due to its status as the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for Seacraft systems, which are proprietary. The justification cites risks of using sub-par components from other vendors, which could be detrimental to the DPV's operation. The Contracting Officer has determined this limited source acquisition represents the best value for the Government, and no significant savings are expected through competition. Market research was not conducted due to the brand-name specific requirements.

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