Redacted_J A_MWR_ICP_Redacted_5Apr16_secured.pdf

MWR ICP –

Page 4 of 6 Pages take 3-4 months. By then, a new contractor would have to start another transition to a different contractor if they were not awarded the competitive follow-on contract. Awarding this contract to a new contractor for 6 months is not productive, cost effective, nor in the best interest of the Government. The total cost that can be avoided by awarding a sole source contract to DRS is

, which is based on estimated dual operations and transition costs. In order to prevent a disruption in service until a new contract is solicited and awarded, DRS is the only viable candidate.

f. The intent of this contract is to ensure the ICP has no gap or disruption in service. Other issues that hinder an award are:

i. If a new contractor has a different transmission solution (different satellites, low noise block down converter, etc.), there would be an added cost to keep two systems active during the transition.

ii. Service members buy minutes to use the IC phone system, and there could be a potential interruption in service if a new contractor is selected.

5. COST/PRICE FAIR AND REASONABLE DETERMINATION:

The Contracting Officer will determine whether DRS Technical Services’ proposed price is fair and reasonable before award, and other than certified cost and pricing data will be requested from the contractor at the time of solicitation. Evaluation of the supporting price documentation will be analyzed. Also, contractor-proposed pricing will be compared to the IGCE and other contracts for similar services. Based on this analysis, the contracting officer will determine whether the proposed price is fair and reasonable.

6. MARKET RESEARCH:

Market research indicates several companies have similar services that may meet some or all of the requirements for this effort, but a competitive contract cannot be awarded in time to complete a service transition before the current MWR ICP contract expires. Therefore, a sole source contract to DRS is the only viable solution.

7. ANY OTHER SUPPORTING FACTS:

To avoid the unacceptable gap in service and to provide sufficient time for full and open competition of the long-term requirement, DISA must award a short-term contract to fill the gap.

This action will facilitate fair market competition and encourage innovative and cost-effective solutions.

8. ACTIONS THE AGENCY MAY TAKE TO REMOVE OR OVERCOME BARRIERS

THAT LED TO THE EXCEPTION TO FAIR OPPORTUNITY:

a. Procurement History.

i. Contract Number: N65236-12-D-4112

ii. Award Date:

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iii. Contract Type: Indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity, performance-based, single-award service and supply contract

iv. Incumbent and their size: DRS Technical Services Inc./Large Business

v. Method of previous acquisition: Full and open competition.

b. The Government anticipates that no additional sole-source actions will follow as the

Government will award a competitive follow-on contract.

9. REFERENCE TO THE APPROVED ACQUISITION PLAN (AP):

This action is under the dollar threshold requiring an AP.

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TECHNICAL CERTIFICATION: I certify that the supporting data under my cognizance which are included in the J&A are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

NAME: SIGNATURE:

TITLE/ORGANIZATION:

PHONE: DATE:

REQUIREMENTS CERTIFICATION: I certify that the supporting data under my cognizance which are included in the J&A are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

NAME: SIGNATURE:

TITLE/ORGANIZATION:

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

NAME: SIGNATURE:

TITLE/ORGANIZATION: Contracting Officer/DISA/DITCO

HEAD OF THE CONTRACTING ACTIVITY APPROVAL: I have reviewed this justification and find it to be accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. Since this justification does not exceed $85.5M, this review serves as approval.

NAME: SIGNATURE:

TITLE/ORGANIZATION: Head of the Contracting Activity/DISA PLD

ALL QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS JUSTIFICATION ARE TO BE REFERRED TO:

, Contract Specialist, at or .