1.04 SSJ_R.pdf
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This document is a Justification for Sole Source Acquisition for technical and instructional services for the United States Naval Academy (USNA) Squad with Autonomous Teammates-Challenge, and Airborne Reconnaissance and Electronic Warfare Systems (SWAT-C/ARES). Five (5) Rocks Global LLC will provide specialized services focused on emerging technologies, cyber operations, and tactical drone technologies, with expertise derived from current operational experiences in Ukraine and Israel.
The required technical services include instructional and technical support such as hands-on instruction in emerging technologies, counter-unmanned aerial systems (cUAS) program efforts, Capstone research project support, academic section teaching, and technical services like counter-UAS and drone swarm tactics, GPS spoofing and jamming defense, and naval integration with warfare technologies. The contract emphasizes partnering with military units, organizing tactical competitions, conducting training sessions, and introducing students to cutting-edge defense technologies. The sole source justification highlights Five Rocks Global's unique knowledge of advanced tactical technologies and specific understanding of the SWAT-C/ARES team's capabilities, making competitive procurement impractical.
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Source Selection Information – See FAR 2.101 and 3.104
Technical Services:
• Counter-UAS and drone swarms
• VBSS tactics in cyber-contested environments
• GPS spoofing and jamming defense
• Naval Integration with warfare and emerging technology
• Validate research through simulation, field trials, wargaming, and red-team engagements.
• Partner with ONR, NSW, NATO forces, and fleet units to align academic projects with operational challenges and deployment needs.
• Identify opportunities for Midshipmen to work with military units and industry partners on applied projects and competitions.
• Organize and lead USNA participation in interservice and NATO-aligned tactical competitions.
• Conduct and oversee Saturday morning training sessions and support summer training programs.
• Introduce students to emerging tech from the defense sector and innovation labs, encouraging exploration of disruptive tools.
• Apply lessons learned from current conflicts (e.g., Ukraine, Israel) to enrich training scenarios and strategic thinking.
This requirement represents the minimum requirements of the Government with an estimated price of
The required period of performance is
Describe in detail why only this source can furnish the requirements to the exclusion of other sources.
(what specific characteristics of the supplies or services limit the availability to a sole source (e.g., unique features, function of the item, etc.)?)
Five Rocks Global, LLC has unique knowledge of cutting-edge technology that is currently in tactical use in both Ukraine and Israel. This advanced technology, especially with unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and their application in the maritime environment is one aspect of the necessary qualifications of this requirement.
Another important aspect of this service is the integration of these technologies with the SWAT-C/ARES team activities and research, requiring specific knowledge of the team’s knowledge, skills, and abilities as well. The combination of the advanced technology and their tactical use in the maritime environment along with the understanding of the SWAT-C/ARES team capabilities give Five Rocks Global, LLC the necessary expertise and perspective required for performing these duties.
Other information to support a sole source buy:
Five Rocks Global, LLC is able to provide invaluable technical services involving tactical drone operations based on operational experience and lessons learned from current operations in both Ukraine and Israel.
The USNA SWAT-C/ARES team, specific to this requirement, requests Five Rocks Global, LLC based on the unique technical services they are able to provide. Given the nature of these activities and the unique technical services, it would not be practical to utilize competitive procedures for this procurement
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