26-SIMACQ-N20-0002 Video Scaler_BNJnA_Aug272026 Redacted.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY

NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER

PORT HUENEME DIVISION

4363 MISSILE WAY

PORT HUENEME, CA 93043-4307

J&A No. NSWC-PHD-J&A-26-132

JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL

FOR USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

1. Contracting Activity.

Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division (NSWC PHD).

2. Description of the Action Being Approved.

Award of a single firm-fixed-price contract on a on the basis of other than full and open competition as a Brand Name requirement for Altinex, the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of the Altinex brand EQT tested video scaler cards needed in support of Video Distribution System Tech Refresh (SCD 29443) requirements located at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division.

3. Description of Supplies/Services.

The Altinex brand Video Scaler cards will be used by US Navy end users in support of AEGIS Video Distribution System (SCD 29443). Product provides full functionality to the AEGIS video distribution system and allows switching from multiple incoming video signals from various workspaces. The certifying technical and requirements personnel have verified the government’s minimum needs. Based on the bracket below the estimated cost of $461,304.12 will be required for base year and subsequent option years and will be funded by fiscal year (FY) 2026 to FY28 Other Procurement, Navy funds.

Altinex Video Scaler Cards

FY Funding Type Total

53 Video Scalers FY26 OPN $81,879.37 114 Video Scalers FY27 OPN $189,712.38 114 Video Scalers FY28 OPN $189,712.38 Total – 281 Video Scalers Base + 2 OY $461,304.12

4. Statutory Authority Permitting Other Than Full and Open Competition.

10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) as implemented by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1, Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

5. Rationale Justifying Use of Cited Statutory Authority.

The statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition applies because procuring alternative parts would result in unacceptable mission delays and a substantial duplication of cost of approximately $200,000.00 to the Government that cannot be recovered through competition. Only the video scaler card (Part Number: MT306-502) from Altinex successfully completed Environmental Qualification Testing (EQT) for prior projects, and the Technical Warrant Holder has formally extended this authorization for immediate use on SCD 29443. Utilizing any alternative parts would mandate initiating a new EQT cycle. This redundant testing process is estimated to delay the project schedule by up to two years and would incur significant, unbudgeted testing costs. Therefore, to meet critical schedule requirements and avoid duplicative expenditures, this procurement must be restricted to the specified EQT-approved parts which are from Altinex.

This specific item is the only unit available that will fit as a form, fit, function component in the available space within the video distribution cabinet. Additionally, the connector configuration on the circuit cards is the only available option without updating the ship wide data configuration. This will also keep technical manuals relevant with the current design and part numbers. This will also mitigate the need for further training for the ship’s force personnel. Failure to not have these units will result in work stoppage, program slippage, significant delays in Fleet Engineering/Technical support, but more importantly, it will jeopardize the availability to perform NAVSEA mission requirements.

6. Description of Efforts Made to Solicit Offers from as Many Offerors as Practicable.

Market research was conducted to determine whether any other source could provide the required existing EQT-approved Frontier configuration or otherwise satisfy the Government’s minimum need without requalification, redesign, and associated logistics impacts. The research confirmed that Frontier Electronic Systems is the OEM and only identified source for the required EQT-approved components. Specific efforts to identify additional responsible sources included: Mandatory Sources: Mandatory sources including UNICOR, AbilityOne, National Industries for the Blind (NIB), and GSA Advantage were reviewed; all yielded "no bid" responses. MILSTRIP was deemed unfeasible due to lead times of over two years.

7. Determination of Fair and Reasonable Cost.

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 Future Competition.

NSWC PHD Contracts Office will continue to conduct market research as warranted to provide a broader vendor base as applicable for the types of supplies/services covered by this document. If another potential source emerges, NSWC PHD will assess whether competition for future requirements is feasible.

Digitally signed by AVILES.ROBERT.ANTHONY.1167614228 Date: 2026.08.28 09:44:40 -07'00'

HAUGHTELIN.CRAIG.DWA Digitally signed by

IN.1156643080

Date: 2026.08.28 14:25:32 -07'00'

J&A No. NSWC-PHD-J&A-26-132

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:

Tony Aviles, TPOC, Code D65, 805-228-7195 08/20/2026

[Note that this page includes certification that the acquisition planning documents are complete and accurate. If a single individual has cognizance over both technical and requirements information included in the J&A, use of only one signature line is encouraged and "Technical Cognizance:" and Requirements Cognizance:" above the signature lines may also be deleted.]

LEGAL SUFFICIENCY REVIEW

I have determined this Justification is legally sufficient.

Criag Haughtelin, Assistant Counsel, Phone No. 805-228-5363, Date

CONTRACTING OFFICER CERTIFICATION

I certify that this Justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. WYNN.ARTHUR.P.JR.108

0480870

Digitally signed by

WYNN.ARTHUR.P.JR.1080480870

Date: 2026.08.28 14:38:10 -07'00'

Signature Name (Printed) Phone No. Date Arthur Wynn, Contracting Officer, Code 0271, 805-330-0370, Date