Justification and Approval Document Summary

This is a Justification and Approval (J&A) document issued by the Department of the Navy, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division, authorizing a firm fixed-price sole source contract award to Herrick Technology Laboratories, Inc. for critical equipment. The contracting activity is the Naval Sea Systems Command, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD), Contracts Department.

The requirement is for seven (7) Miniature Quad VHF/UHF/Microwave Transceivers, part number HTLx2-U101100004, manufactured by Herrick Technology Laboratories, Inc. The equipment is designed to operate as part of a disconnected network system aboard Naval vessels and is required with a delivery timeline of 180 days after receipt of order. The contract is being awarded on a sole source basis under 41 USC 1901, citing restricted competition as implemented through FAR 12.102 model deviation text. Funding for this procurement is from Fiscal Year 2026 Operations and Maintenance, Navy appropriation. The rationale for sole source procurement is based on the platform's standardization on the HTL Miniature Quad Transceiver, proprietary hardware and software held by Herrick Technology Laboratories, and the integrated nature of the system. Market research confirmed that Herrick is the sole proprietor with no authorized resellers available, and no other manufacturer's product can meet government requirements without additional cost and risk. The contracting point of contact is Heather Wiley, 540-742-8742, heather.r.wiley2.civ@us.navy.mil.