22CJQ07_Redacted_non-comp.pdf

JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL

FOR USE OF

OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

ARP 53.6-2

J&A Number: CR-22187

For purposes of additional market research and in an effort to broaden competitive resources, a Request for Information (RFI) Sources Sought was posted on the SAM website on 08 April, 2022, in accordance with (IAW) FAR 15.201, Exchanges with Industry Before Receipt of Proposals. No company responded to the RFI. The lack of any responses to the RFI / Sources Sought announcement supports the Government's determination that Rafael is the only responsible source to satisfy our requirements under the current circumstances. Additionally, the proposed contract was synopsized on the SAM website on 15 April, 2022. To date, no other companies have expressed interest in becoming qualified to compete for the items to be acquired under the proposed contract.

7. Determination of Fair and Reasonable Costs

The Contracting Officer has determined the anticipated cost to the Government of the supplies/services covered by this J&A will be fair and reasonable.

8. Actions to Remove Barriers to Competition

For the reasons set forth in Paragraph 5, NSWC-CR has no plans at this time to compete future contracts for the types of supplies/services covered by this document. If another potential source emerges, NSWC-CR will assess whether competition for future requirements is feasible.

J&A Number: CR-22187

CERTIFICATIONS AND APPROVAL

TECHNICAL/REQUIREMENTS CERTIFICATION

I certify that the facts and representations under my cognizance which are included in this Justification and its supporting acquisition planning documents, except as noted herein are complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Technical Cognizance:

Signature Name (Printed) Phone No. Date

Requirements Cognizance:

LEGAL SUFFICIENCY REVIEW

I have determined this Justification is legally sufficient.

CONTRACTING OFFICER CERTIFICATION

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

COMPETITION ADVOCATE APPROVAL

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

Kelly Siffin, Competition Advocate Date