B02.01 TAB A_JA 52241_SQQ-89 USSWC_(RDA signed)_15May24 planned redactions_Redacted 02252026.pdf

This is a Justification and Approval (J&A) document for use of other than full and open competition for a federal contract opportunity. The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), Surface Systems Contracts Division SEA 025, seeks to award a sole source contract to Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems (LM RMS) of Manassas, Virginia for the procurement of updated software builds supporting the AN/SQQ-89 Surface Ship Undersea Warfare Combat Systems program. The contract covers development, qualification, certification, and integration initiatives for software baselines including Advanced Capability Builds (ACB-19, ACB-23, ACB-25, ACB-27, and ACB-29). The total estimated contract value is approximately $615 million, with a performance period from October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2029. The related AN/SQQ-89 hardware requirements are being solicited separately through full and open competition.

The justification for sole source award under 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) establishes that LM RMS is the only responsible source capable of meeting requirements without unacceptable delays. Key rationale includes LM RMS's current support of software baselines under the previous competitively awarded contract, the extensive contractor and government-furnished equipment embedded in their facility, insufficient time to reconstitute testing lab infrastructure for a new contractor (approximately 36 months needed), and equipment unavailability from original manufacturers. The Government previously issued two Requests for Information (RFIs) in 2021-2022 that substantiated LM RMS's technical capability. The J&A was approved by Nickolas H. Guertin, Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development, and Acquisition, with certification that minimum needs have been verified by technical and requirements personnel.