C04_JA_Post.pdf

Authority:

Department of the NA VY

Naval Oceanographic Office

Contracting department

1002 Balch Blvd.

Stennis Space Center, MS 39522-5001 illSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL

FOR

OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(l) Implemented by:

J&A# 20-023

FAR 6.302-1

Pursuant to the Competition in Contracting Act (CICA) and in accordance with FAR 6.303-1 Requirements and FAR 6.303-2 Content, the justification incorporates sufficient facts and rationale to support the use of the statutory authority cited.

1. Contracting Activity.

This is a Justification executed by Naval Oceanographic Office (NA VOCEANO) Contracting Department.

2. Description of the Action Being Approved.

NAVOCEANO proposes to enter into a sole source contract award with Quality Positioning Services (QPS) for Software (SW) licenses and included SW maintenance.

3. Description of Supplies/Services.

This requirement is to purchase licenses developed by QPS for Qimera SW with FY20 Operations and

Maintenance (OM&N) funding. Software updates and support needed to maintain QPS products are included in the license renewal. The period of performance for maintenance support shall be for a base period. The command seeks to purchase 6 licenses of Qimera and 3 each of add-ons depending on funding available.

Estimated Dollar Value:

FY OMN OPN

Base 20

Option 1 21

Option 2 22

Option 3 23

Option 4 24

Option 5 25

Option 6 26

Option 7 27

Option 8 28