22DWM35_J_A_Redacted.pdf

CUI/PROCURE

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 Crane Division (NWSC-CR), Spectrum Warfare Contracts Division,

2. Description of the Action Being Approved

Award of a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract to MIL-SPEC Wire & Cable Co, 125 Ira Rd, Syosset, NY 11791 on a sole source basis for the procurement of cables for the power and control cable (PN: MS682119 Rev G.2.1) for the Specific Emitter Identification (SEI) (AN/SSX-1 SEI) sub-system of the AN/SLQ-32(V) 6 of the Surface Electronic Warfare Improvement Program (SEWIP).

3. Description of Supplies/Services

This procurement of the power and control cable (PN:

MS682119 Rev G.2.1) for the Specific Emitter Identification (SEI) (AN/SSX-1 SEI) sub-system of the AN/SLQ-32(V) 6 will be utilized on all the SSX-1 & SEI system variants. This cable is designed specifically to meet the power, connection and interface needs of the key components of the AN/SSX-1 SEI system both topside, exposed to the elements and EMI, and inboard environments.

This AN/SSX-1 & SEI system, including all cabling, requires production acceptance by NSWC Crane to ensure it meets required specifications. This particular cable manufactured by MIL-SPEC Wire & Cable Co., the OEM, has been used on all previously installed systems. In addition, the Planning Yard approved Ship Installation

CUI/PROCURE J&A Number:CR-22039

Drawings (needed to install systems aboard ships) already specify/require this specific cable on all remaining system installations

The minimum amount to be procured is $33,288 with a maximum of $715,692 over the five-year period. These amounts are based on prior purchase history. Shipbuilding and Conversion – Navy (SCN) and Other Procurement - Navy (OPN) funding will be used for this effort.

The estimated dollar value (based on historical rates) for fiscal years FY22 through FY26 are identified below in Table 1:

Table 1 Estimated Dollar Value FY22 FY23 FY24 FY25 FY26 Totals

SCN $249,660

OPN $466,032

Total $715,692

4. Statutory Authority Permitting Other Than Full and Open Competition

10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) as implemented at FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)- Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

5. Rationale Justifying Use of Cited Statutory Authority

MIL-SPEC Wire & Cable Co, in cooperation with the FFG Planning Yard and Specific Emitter Identification Program Office (SEIPO), developed this cable and holds a proprietary design on it. No other vendors were or have been approached to produce this cable due to the proprietary design rights.

The design, manufacture, and support provided by MIL-SPEC Wire & Cable Co for this cable represents a significant investment by the Government. Using Government expert knowledge and experience, it is estimated it would take minimum of two and half (2.5) years at an approximate cost of $513,049.75 to reverse engineer, develop a TDP, develop test plans, test stations, procure material& equipment, build prototype and perform factory and shipboard testing necessary to duplicate the performance and capabilities of the Cable.

Pursuant to DFARS PGI 215.403-3, the Contracting Officer will use other than certified cost or price analysis to determine a fair and reasonable price. Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) and Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) assistance will be requested along with a MIL-SPEC Wire & Cable Co certificate of current cost or pricing data to support the fair and reasonable cost determination.

8. Actions to Remove Barriers to Competition

For the reasons set for 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 competition for future requirements in feasible.

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 acquisition planning data, including Acquisition Plan No. N/A, except as noted herein, are complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.

TECHNICAL COGNIZANCE:

Signature Phone No. Date

REQUIREMENTS COGNIZANCE:

Signature Phone No. Date

LEGAL SUFFICIENCY REVIEW (NMCARS 5206.303(90))

I have determined that this justification is legally sufficient.

Signature Phone No. Date

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APPROVAL BLOCK (FAR 6.304 for Approving Official)

Upon the basis of the above justification, I hereby approve, as the Contracting Officer, the procurement described herein using other than full and open competition, pursuant to the authority of 10 U.S.C.

2304(c)(1)

CONTRACTING OFFICER

Signature Matthew Burch, PCO Phone No. Date

BURCH.MATTHEW.LE Digitally signed by

BURCH.MATTHEW.LEE.

Date: 2022.01.31 14:22:20 -05'00'

(812) 854-5893 01/31/2022