A57_20210317_Brand Name_JA_FY21-21890_00L REDACTED.pdf

NSWC-PHD-JA-21-068

Code: A57

JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL

FOR USE OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

JUSTIFICATION

1. Contracting Activity

The Naval Sea Systems Command, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division, (NSWC PHD).

2. Description of the Action Being Approved

NSWC PHD intends to award a new Firm-Fixed-Price contract on the basis of other than full and open competition for National Cirris CH2 brand name system hardware in support of Air Dominance Department (Code A57). This hardware will be used in the Universal Continuity and Isolation Test Set (UCITS) to support MK 41 Vertical Launching System (VLS).

3. Description of Supplies/Services

NSWC PHD Air Dominance Department (Code A57) requires the Cirris CH2 system for use in the MK 41 VLS. The MK 41 VLS is a surface ship combatant missile launcher that stores and launches a variety of missile types. The Cirris CH2 system is part of the Universal Continuity and Isolation Test Set (UCITS). The UCITS is an automatic test set designed to safely verify the continuity and isolation of the SBR Assembly, 29V Assembly, Housekeeping Power Assembly, Fuse Block/ EMI Filter Assembly, and Relay Assembly. These Unit Under Tests (UUTs) are subassemblies of the Programmable Power Supply (PPS) of the Vertical Launching System

(VLS).

The Government’s minimum needs have been verified by the certifying technical and requirements personnel.

The total estimated value of the requirement is $387,950.00 and is composed of the following funding sources reflected in Table 1 below:

Table 1

Fund Type Year: FY21 Total Contract

SCN $387,950.00 $387,950.00

4. Statutory Authority Permitting Other Than Full and Open Competition

10 U.S.C. 2304(c) (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

MK 41 VLS has tested and integrated the Cirris CH2 system for use in the UCITS. The Government conducted a trade study in which the program office and Technical Design Agent (TDA), determined that the use of the Cirris CH2 system in UCITS is the only technically viable option that met requirements to support the VLS platform. This was based on the Cirris compatibility with existing software (Easy-Wire software), as well as backwards compatibility with other VLS applications. The Cirris CH2 system is currently part of the Technical Data Package (TDP). If an alternate part is determined to be qualified, then additional resources would be required as all applicable documentations will need to be updated through Engineering Change Process (ECP) to introduce the new alternate part into the system. Therefore, an attempt to identify and qualify alternate parts for the manufacturing of VLS equipment that meet the requirements will cause a substantial duplication of cost to the Government that is not expected to be recovered through competition. The Navy would incur a non-recurring cost approximately of $2,000,000.00 in order to identify and qualify alternate sources with the capability to produce the required equipment. The $2,000,000.00 estimate derives from the Baseline VII Tech Refresh efforts from 2011-2016 which included taking steps to ensure that any new sources are capable of producing a product that meets the established performance requirements. This includes the costs for the Government to conduct First Article Tests, Confidence and Functional testing for form, fit and function. These processes will add significant delays, cost overruns onto production phase. Thus, the use of Cirris CH2 system provides reducing schedule, greater technology maturity and stability, and reduced cost. Without the required Cirris CH2 system, the Government cannot have a functional Automatic Test Equipment (ATE) to test the MK 41 VLS system.

Material’s specifications:

1. Each base system CH2 chassis (CCH2-BU) can accommodate up to five 160-point scanners (800 test points max). The chassis’ key features:

Capable Hipot testing: 1500 VDC, 1070 VAC Easily rack-mounted for larger applications House up to five 160 point scanner boxes Built in digital input/output (I/O), USB 8 programmable inputs and 8 outputs o Marking/stamping machines o Fixture locks o Pushback modules o Energizing relays

2. Each CH2 160-point test point scanner (CCH2-HA) features in five 32 position female

VME Eurocard connectors. It offers high density test point in a light and compact package. With the chassis and scanner’s capabilities, the CH2 system could perform low voltage, high voltage, passive component and dielectric withstand tests.

Low voltage test 2 Wire:

Voltage: Standard 2.5 V max Current: 1 μA to 10 mA

Resistance: 0.1 Ω to 1M Ω +/- 2% +/- 0.1 Ω Low voltage test 4 Wire:

Voltage: Standard 2.5 V max Current: 2 μA to 2 A Resistance: 0.001 Ω to 100 Ω +/-2% +/- 0.001 Ω

Components Test:

Diodes: 0 to 2.5 V Resistors (2-wire) 0.1 Ω to 1 MΩ ±2% (4-wire) 0.001 Ω to 1 MΩ ±2% ±0.001 Ω Capacitors: 10 pF to 5000 μF ±10% ±50 pF Twisted Pairs: Verify proper pairing in twisted pair cables

High voltage insulation resistance Test:

Voltage: 10 to 1500VDC ± 5% ± 5 V Resistance: 5 MΩ to 1000 MΩ ±10%

Dielectric Withstand Test Voltage: 10 to 1500 VDC ± 5% ± 5 V or 10 to 1070 VAC ± 5% ± 5 V Current Limit: (DC) 10 μA to 2.5 mA, (AC) 10 μA to 2.5 mA (RMS) Max Capacitance Per Net: 30 nF @ 1500 VDC, 9.5 nF @ 1000 VAC

3. The CH2 external energization unit (CCH2-ES) is a separate chassis that can be loaded with up to five 160-point switching modules for a total of 800 energization points. CH2 system can be integrated with the Cirris CH2 Energization Box to test relays, sensors, and other active components. "E" points are not test points, but instead are used to energize lamps, LEDs, relays or other devices in the Device Under Test (DUT) under the control of the Easy-Wire software. Power supply is available with 5, 12, 15, 24, 28, or 48 volt, 2A max current. With optional software, the energization unit can also be used with an Agilent 3645 programmable power supply.

4. The AC61-KF conductor discrete male cable connects to CH2 while the other end has 32 unterminated wires.

32 blunt-cut wires labeled for easy termination to your mating connector.

22 gauge (19x34) stranded annealed silver plated copper wire.

Tested for series resistance, insulation resistance, and Dielectric Withstand

Voltage (DWV) at 1500 VDC.

Heavy wall extruded Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) insulation provides isolation for Insulation Resistance (IR) and DWV tests.

Plastic housing protects the terminals and relieves strain on attachments.

Configured to maximize creepage distance in the interface connector.

Terminal assignments are marked on a shrink tube label without burning or branding.

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

The Government conducted market research from Mar – Apr 2021 through mandatory sources;

GSA, One Touch, and Part Target and identified two vendors who sell the Cirris CH2 system, the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and PartTarget.

7. Determination Of Fair And Reasonable Price

The Contracting Officer has determined that the anticipated cost to the Government for the supplies covered by this J&A is fair and reasonable.

8. Actions To Remove Barriers To Future Competition

For the reasons set forth in Paragraph 5, NSWC PHD has no plans at this time to compete future contracts for the types of supplies covered by this document. If any potential sources emerge, the Government will assess whether competition for future requirements is 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, except as noted herein, are complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.

TECHNICAL COGNIZANCE:

PHAM.TRACY.154738 Digitally signed by

PHAM.TRACY.1547387399

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Tracy Pham, Code A57, Phone No. (805)228-0883 Date

REQUIREMENTS COGNIZANCE:

04/29/2021

LANGLEY.RICHARD.WAYNE.1066477246 Digitally signed by LANGLEY.RICHARD.WAYNE.1066477246

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Richard Langley, Code A07, Phone No.(805) 228-6183 Date

LEGAL SUFFICIENCY REVIEW (NMCARS 5206.303(90))

I have determined this justification is legally sufficient.

MAGLASANG‐MILLER.ANDREA.SUE Digitally signed by MAGLASANG‐

WAH.1456228948 MILLER.ANDREA.SUE WAH.1456228948

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Andrea Maglasang-Miller, Assistant Counsel, Code 00L, Phone No. (805) 228-5649 Date

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

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

SHANER.KEITH.A.123

Digitally signed by

SHANER.KEITH.A.1231706379

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Keith A. Shaner, Code 027, Phone No. (805) 228-0731 Date