21RWM30_Addendum_non-comp_Redacted.pdf

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Controlled By: Department of the Navy Controlled By: NSWC Crane Code 02 CUI Category: PROCURE Distribution/Dissemination Control: FED ONLY POC: NSWC-CR Code 0243 Branch Head

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J&A Number: CR-21065.1 Code: 0243

P.R. Number: N0016421RWM30

JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL

FOR USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

JUSTIFICATION

1. Contracting Activity

The Naval Sea Systems Command, Naval Surface Warfare Center (NWSC) Crane, Spectrum Warfare Contracts Division, Advanced Electronic System Engineering Branch (WXMS).

2. Description of the Action Being Approved

Solicitation No. N0016421RWM30 solicited for Firm-Fixed- Price non-commercial proposals on a limited competition basis from NTS Technical Systems (hereafter referred to as NTS), Rustburg, VA, and Hi-Test Laboratories, Inc.

(hereafter referred to as Hi-Test), Arvonia VA to conduct Heavy-weight High Impact (HI) Shipboard Shock and Vibration testing on the of the Surface Electronic Warfare Improvement Program (SEWIP).

This addendum requests authority to increase the total ceiling amount of J&A CR-21065 for Solicitation No.

N0016421RWM30 from by to . The increase in the total dollar value is due to both Offerors submitting proposals at higher prices than the ceiling price authorized under the original J&A. This price increase is derived from additional onsite security measures for the

, as this effort requires receipt and storage of classified hardware up to a secret level to have a functioning system for testing. Onsite security requirements were not included in the Independent Government Estimate (IGE) for this effort as the results obtained from market research did not necessitate the inclusion of security costs in the estimated prices for the Shock and Vibration tests. Therefore, the IGE did not comprise security costs in the performance of this requirement.

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However, based on the results of the proposals submitted in response to the limited competition solicitation, it has been determined that the security costs are warranted and vital to successful performance as a means to safeguard Government property. Additionally, the Requiring Technical Advisor (RTA) has reviewed the proposals and considers both requirement for the purpose of securing Government data and ensuring protection of the .

3. Description of Supplies/Services

A ceiling increase is required for procurement of the Heavy-weight HI Shock and Vibration testing on the as the and the contain classified assemblies and storage hardware that require enhanced safeguarding by security to ensure there is no tampering or interference with the classified assembly or hard drives. This necessitates the use of increased security at certain stages during the performance period such as test setup, storage, deployment, and testing of the designated equipment. This additional security requirement is necessary to ensure protection of the system and maintain confidentiality, integrity, availability, authentication, and nonrepudiation of Government data.

The estimated value for this action is increased to

The projected funding profile change for this contract is as follows:

Original Estimated Dollar Value

FY21

Estimated Dollar Value Change

New Estimated Dollar Value

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CERTIFICATIONS AND APPROVAL

TECHNICAL/REQUIREMENTS CERTIFICATION (FAR 6.303-2(c))

I certify that the facts and representations under my cognizance, which are included in this justification and its supporting data, are complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.

TECHNICAL COGNIZANCE:

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REQUIREMENTS COGNIZANCE:

LEGAL SUFFICIENCY REVIEW (NMCARS 5206.303(90))

I have determined that this justification is legally sufficient.

CONTRACTING OFFICER CERTIFICATION (FAR 6.303-2(a)(12)

I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

APPROVAL BLOCK (FAR 6.304 for Approving Official)

Upon the basis of the above justification, I hereby approve, as the Competition Advocate for the Procuring Activity, the procurement described herein using other than full and open competition, pursuant to the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1)

COMPETITION ADVOCATE FOR THE PROCURING ACTIVITY

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