B-Other_J_A Final Redaction.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY

NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER

DAHLGREN DIVISION

6149 WELSH ROAD SUITE 203

DAHLGREN VIRGINIA 22448-5130

IN REPLY REFER TO

J&A Number:

Code:

P.R. Number:

JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL

JUSTIFICATION

1. Contracting Activity

The Naval Sea Systems Command, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD), Contracts Department

2. Description of the Action Being Approved

Award of a firm fixed priced contract on a sole source basis for critical equipment to be used by NSWCDD, , manufactured by R.A. Wood Associates LLC.

3. Description of Supplies/Services

A quantity of five (5) each Rack-mount 8x8 Radio Frequency (RF) Switch Matrix/Up Converter Legacy and Ethernet Control, part number RCT0049, is required. Delivery of the first unit is required no later than 10 months after receipt of the order with the remaining units delivered monthly thereafter.

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

The estimated cost of the proposed contract action is funds will be utilized.

4. Statutory Authority Permitting Other Than Full and Open Competition

41 U.S.C. 1901 as implemented in FAR Subpart 13.5.

5. Rationale Justifying Use of Cited Statutory Authority

The required hardware will replace the existing Radio Frequency (RF) Switch Matrix unit currently used in the

NCH 53.6-2

The existing legacy RF Switch Matrix is obsolete and no longer available for purchase and is getting difficult to repair. R.A. Wood Associates developed a new control interface circuit card under purchase order number to make an existing RF Switch Matrix unit they developed for program compatible with the existing The RCT0049 8x8 RF Switch Matrix unit includes this new control interface circuit card and is therefore a direct replacement for the old, obsolete unit. The RCT0049 8x8 RF Switch Matrix provides for a replacement of the current equipment in a similar but smaller form function, thus saving space, weight, and power.

The RCT0049 8x8 RF Switch Matrix must be compatible and is

If these items are not procured, the cost to the government to develop and produce equipment with matching form/fit/function could exceed . It would cost around to build and the software involved would require a significant expenditure of labor estimated at over direct productive personnel hours, exceeding , due to the complexity of the software inherent to the system. It would require further engineering, development, increased testing, certification, configuration and documentation efforts. This would also result in additional costs for operator training and an unacceptable delay to scheduling. This duplication of costs could not be recovered through full and open competition. R.A.

Wood Associates LLC, as the original equipment manufacturer of these proprietary units, has no authorized resellers available, therefore, proprietary data limits competition.

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

Market research was performed through internet searches and obtaining a market research quote. In addition, another very similar R.A. Wood Associates 8x8 RF Switch Matrix is already used in , a control interface compatible to was successfully developed. This market research has confirmed that R.A. Wood Associates LLC, a small business concern, has verified that there are no authorized distributors available for this proprietary product.

NCH 53.6-2

7. Determination of Fair and Reasonable Costs

The Contracting Officer has determined that the anticipated cost to the Government for the equipment covered by the J&A will be fair and reasonable.

8. Actions to Remove Barriers to Competition

For the reasons set forth in Paragraph 5, Dahlgren Contract Department has no plans at this time to compete future contracts for the type of equipment covered by this document. If another potential source emerges, Dahlgren Contract Department will assess whether competition for future requirements is feasible.

CERTIFICATIONS AND APPROVAL

TECHNICAL/REQUIREMENTS CERTIFICATION (FAR 6.303-2(b))

I certify that the facts and representations under my cognizance, which are included in this justification and its supporting data, are complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Phone No., Date

LEGAL SUFFICIENCY REVIEW (NMCARS 5206.303(90))

I have determined this justification is legally sufficient.

NSWCDD Legal Counsel, , Phone No., Date

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

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

Mirenda Robertson, Contracting Officer, 026, Phone No., Date