4.01b Attachment 2 - J&A_Redacted.pdf

USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION SAT

1. Identification of Agency and Contracting Activity

Agency: UWDC ARCTIC SUBMARINE LAB, 53370 Cabrillo Memorial Drive Bldg 370, SAN DIEGO, CA 92152

Contracting Activity: NAVSUP FLC PEARL HARBOR, 1942 GAFFNEY ST, SUITE 100, JBPHH, HI 96860 7020

2. Nature and/or Description of the Action Being Approved

The Authority to Operate (ATO) certification and Continuous Monitoring are integral to the Arctic Submarine Lab’s (ASL) NAVSEA Approved Temporary Alteration (TEMPALT) packages. These packages, tested on submarine platforms, require ongoing maintenance and updates by designated Information Systems Security Engineers (ISSE) with authorized access to eMass. This equipment plays a critical role in supporting ASL and the U.S. Navy in plann cuting subm c operations, as well as conducting research on the operational performance of nuclear submarines in the arctic. Vendor: RDD/POP:

3. Description of Supplies/Services to Meet the Agency's Needs Including Estimated Value

The Authority to Operate (ATO) certification and Continuous Monitoring are integral to the Arctic Submarine Lab’s (ASL) NAVSEA Approved Temporary Alteration (TEMPALT) packages. These packages, tested on submarine platforms, require ongoing maintenance and updates by designated Information Systems Security Engineers (ISSE) with authorized access to eMass. This equipment plays a critical role in supporting ASL and the U.S. Navy in planning, preparing for, and executing submarine Arctic operations, as well as conducting research on the operational performance of nuclear submarines in the arctic.

Estimated Dollar Value:

FY/Option/Ordering Period OM&N OPN RDT&E

FY 2025 0.00 0.00

Subtotals 0.00 0.00

Total

4. Statutory Authority Permitting Other Than Full and Open Competition

1. FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) states for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold, Contracting Officers may solicit from one source if the Contracting Officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available (e.g., urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand name or industrial mobilization).

2. As required by FAR 13.106-3(b)(3)(i), this memorandum explains the absence of competition for this acquisition, as only one source will be solicited for this requirement (or for a portion of the requirement) and the requirement is not expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

J&A #:

Is the requested material or service represents the minimum requirements of the Government Estimated Dollar?

41 U.S.C. 1903 as implemented by FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) One Source Reasonably Available

Additional Information Regarding Statutory Authority if Applicable

N/A

Procurement Request/Solicitation/Purchase Order Number:

Control Number:

I. Background

II. DESCRIPTION OF ITEM OR SERVICE

Provide a description of the item or service required, to include its intended use, the name of the required source or brand name, the estimated cost/price, and the required delivery date/period of performance

The Authority to Operate (ATO) certification and Continuous Monitoring are integral to the Arctic Submarine Lab’s (ASL) NAVSEA Approved Temporary Alteration (TEMPALT) packages. These packages, tested on submarine platforms, require ongoing maintenance and updates by designated Information Systems Security Engineers (ISSE) with authorized access to eMass. This equipment plays a critical role in supporting ASL and the U.S. Navy in plann cuting subm c operations, as well as conducting research on the operational performance of nuclear submarines in the arctic. Vendor: , RDD/POP:

III. THE DETERMINATION FOR USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION IS BASED ON THE FOLLOWING:

A. ONLY ONE RESPONSIBLE SOURCE Yes

1. Restrictive Rights No The source has established proprietary rights, limited rights in data, patent rights, copyrights or secret processes in the item or service required.

2. Exclusive Licensing Agreements No The item or service is only available from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), or there is only one authorized distributor or technical representative for the OEM.

3. Other Reasons Yes Provide details on mission impact if requirement is not solicited from only one source

This follow-on contract b nts with . As the Information System Security Manager (ISSM) for ASL in eMass, pos s and sary permissions for eMass access.

Market research revealed that though other vendors are able to provide the required services, they were not located in San Diego. Prior to working with ASL would either have to ship their hardware to the vendor to be scanned or the vendor would have to travel to San Diego to complete the routine (som s weekly but usually monthly) required scans. This resulted in not being cost productive and time consuming. is local and the contractors are on-site twice weekly to

Level Above the Contracting Officer

LEGAL SUFFICIENCY REVIEW

I have determined this Justification is legally sufficient.

Legal Sufficiency Review

CONTRACTING ACTIVITY COMPETITION ADVOCATE REVIEW

Contracting Activity Approval

HEAD OF CONTRACTING ACTIVITY APPROVAL

Upon the basis of the above justification, I hereby approve, as Head of Contracting Activity, the solicitation of the proposed procurement described herein using other than full and open competition, pursuant to the authority of (Placeholder for US code citation)

HCA Approval