0306-04_HTL_Transceiver_JA Fully Signed__Redacted.pdf

This is a Justification and Approval (J&A) document for a sole source contract award by the Department of the Navy, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division.

The contract action awards a firm fixed-price contract on a sole source basis to Herrick Technology Laboratories, Inc. (doing business as HTL) for four HTLx2U Miniature Quad VHF/UHF/Microwave Wideband Transceivers (part number HTLx2U-101100003). Delivery is required within 180 days of order receipt. The estimated contract cost is approximately [redacted] with Research, Development, Test & Evaluation (RDT&E) funds allocated for this procurement.

The justification for sole source procurement under 41 USC 1901 (FAR 12.102 model deviation) is based on proprietary equipment requirements. Herrick Technology Laboratories, Inc. is identified as the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and only vendor capable of providing equipment matching the required specifications and joint capabilities. The document notes that alternative development would exceed $11 million in costs, require significant labor expenditures, and produce unacceptable scheduling delays. Market research confirmed that proprietary data limits competition and no authorized resellers are available for the customized components. The contract will be synopsized on SAM.gov. The Contracting Officer has determined the anticipated costs are fair and reasonable, and no plans exist to compete future contracts for these supplies.