0519-07_JA_Redacted.pdf

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

The Navy seeks to award a firm fixed-price contract to Mark C. Pope Associates, Inc. (MCP) for critical equipment required to train sailors on tactical computer systems at the schoolhouse. The required supplies consist of MCP ground power units: three units of MCP 180SX450 Ground Power Units (part number 500049A-82420M) and one unit of MCP 90SX450 Ground Power Unit (part number 500048B-42120M). Delivery is required fifty-two weeks after receipt of order, or sooner if available. The J&A Number is DN-26-0138, and the estimated contract cost falls under Fiscal Year 2025 Other Procurement, Navy funds. The statutory authority for sole-source procurement is 41 USC 1901 as implemented by FAR 12.102 model deviation text, restricting competition. The justification emphasizes that this specific MCP brand hardware is currently used aboard ships and is essential for interoperability testing and tactical computer system training. The equipment must be identical in form, fit, and function to fleet equipment; alternative vendors would result in non-compliance with approved configurations, increased implementation time, additional costs, and potential program delays. Market research confirmed that Mark C. Pope Associates, Inc. is the manufacturer of this proprietary equipment with no authorized resellers available. The contract will be synopsized on SAM.GOV on or about July 6, 2026. Carla J McKown serves as the contracting point of contact (540-500-9891).