2.05 J&A redacted.pdf

Source Selection Information – See FAR 2.101 and 3.104 1

JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL

FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

(SOLE SOURCE)

1. IDENTIFICATION OF AGENCY AND CONTRACTING ACTIVITY:

Requiring Activity: Naval Computer and Telecommunications Area Master Station Atlantic (NCTAMS LANT)

- Detachment Cutler 175 Ridge Road Cutler, ME 04626

Contracting Activity: Commanding Officer NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk (FLCN) Contracting Department, Code 200 Norfolk, Virginia 23511-3392

Requisition Number: N6303820RCC505

2. DESCRIPTION OF THE ACTION BEING APPROVED:

This is a non-competitive action submitted for approval to award a firm fixed priced contract on a sole source basis to Communications And Power Industries, LLC (CPI) for ten (10) ML 6697A Electron Tubes, which provides the final power amplification for the AN/FRT-31 VLF transmitter. The instant requirement is to provide 10 tubes (2 batches of 5), each year, for three years total. This requirement will be awarded subject to FAR 13.5 – “Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items.”

3. DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES:

(10) ML 6697A Electron Tubes (2 batches of 5) each year, for three years.

The estimated total cost for three years is $

4. STATUTORY AUTHORITY PERMITTING SOLE SOURCE:

The statutory authority permitting other than Full and Open Competition under the Simplified Procedures for certain commercial items is section 41 U.S.C. 1901 or the authority of 41 U.S.C.

1903, as implemented by FAR 13.501 (a). As identified in paragraph 5, there is only one

DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY

NAVSUP FLEET LOGISTICS CENTER NORFOLK

1968 GILBERT STREET SUITE 600

NORFOLK VA 23511-3392

IN REPLY REFER TO

240.1 13 July 2020

LSJ# 20194

Source Selection Information – See FAR 2.101 and 3.104 2 manufacturer able to provide the necessary supplies satisfactorily and no other product will satisfy the agency’s requirements.

5. RATIONALE JUSTIFYING USE OF CITED STATUTORY AUTHORITY:

The ML 6697A Electron tube is a general-purpose triode. The tube features rugged coaxial mounting structures which provide high dissipation, low inductance RF electrode terminals.

This tube will operate with plate voltages up to 16 Kilo Volts in Continuous Wave operation.

The operation of this tube is unique to this facility. The part number on the estimate is an original replacement part. If original replacement parts are not used, the government will have to request permission from SPAWAR for a “Configuration Change” to the existing system. This will require addition time for engineers to review the modification and may have to redesign the system.

6. DESCRIPTION OF EFFORTS MADE TO SOLICIT OFFERS FROM AS MANY

OFFERORS AS PRACTICABLE:

The required electron tubes are developed by CPI. A Sources sought notice was posted via Beta SAM to seek additional vendors that could provide a comparable electron tube that met the same capabilities OR any authorized resellers of the electron tubes being requested. No additional vendors responded, indicating that no other vendors could provide a comparable product that met the same capabilities OR provide the product as an authorized reseller. The synopsis required by FAR 5.201 will be published on the Government-wide point of entry with the Government’s intent to solicit with a sole source restriction to CPI. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to the synopsis is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.

7. DETERMINATION OF FAIR AND REASONABLE COST:

The Procuring Contracting Officer will make a determination of fair and reasonable of price based upon price analysis in accordance with FAR 13.106-3.

8. ACTIONS TO REMOVE BARRIERS TO FUTURE COMPETITION:

For future requirements, the government will continue to conduct market research for new products and/or authorized re-sellers.

9. CONTRACTING POINT OF CONTACT:

The point of contact at NAVSUP Fleet Logistic Center Norfolk is Mr. Matthews Crotts, who can be reached at (757) 443-1978 or by email at matthew.crotts@navy.mil.

Jim Winthrop 07/22/2020

Elizabeth Phelps 757-443-1326 07/24/2020