E20-0002_Bladder Assembly Redacted J-A_12042025.pdf

J&A Number: NSWC-PHD-JA-21-100 Code: S32

JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL

FOR USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

JUSTIFICATION

1. Contracting Activity

Naval Surface Warfare Center Port Hueneme Division (NSWC PHD).

2. Description of the Action Being Approved

NSWC PHD intends to award a firm-fixed-price contract to Aircraft Rubber Manufacturing Division of Fuel Safe Systems (CAGE 3YJU7) on the basis of other than full and open competition for eight

(8) hanging bladder assemblies required support the NATOSEASPARROW Surface Missile System (NSSMS) MK29 ESSM ORDALT Launcher upgrade onboard naval ships.

3. Description of Supplies/Services

Estimated Value is for a base quantity and four option quantities for delivery thorough September 2025 as shown in the following table. The certifying technical and requirements personnel have verified the Government's minimum needs.

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 suppliers or services will satisfy agency requirements.

5. Rationale Justifying Use of Cited Statutory Authority

The hanging bladder assembly part number H365727-1 is identified on , H365727 Bladder Assembly. Only the items described on the drawing when procured from the supplier listed is approved by the cognizant design activity for use. Aircraft Rubber Manufacturing Division of Fuel Safe Systems (CAGE 3YJU7) is the only approved manufacturer on drawing H365727. This bladder assembly is a direct replacement

NCH 53.6-2

Estimated Dollar

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specifically listed onboard , supported by

, and the .

These components are compatible in all aspects (form, fit, function) with existing systems presently installed.

Qualifying and procuring any other bladder assembly in the future would require vendors of the bladder assembly to manufacture form, fit and function components and undergo first article testing as an assembly to verify compatibility with

. Total testing to qualify other vendor hanging bladder assembly products is estimated to cost and to exceed hours of collaboration across multiple organizations to test with no guarantee of qualification. This estimate is based on qualification testing performed for similar NSSMS assemblies and represents a substantial duplication of cost that is not expected to be recovered through competition and an unacceptable delay that would jeopardize scheduled ESSM ORDALT installations and ships' operational commitments.

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

Offerors as Practicable

IHS Haystack defense parts and logistics management system confirmed National Stock Numbers (NSN) and US Navy management does not exist for this bladder assembly. An extensive search of Navy ERP, NAVSUP One Touch, Ability One, GSA Advantage and UNICOR Federal Prison Industries were unsuccessful, no available assets exist.

After exhausting available Navy supply resources for the Aircraft Rubber Manufacturing Division of Fuel Safe Systems (CAGE 3YJU7) hanging bladder assembly, a current cognizant design activity approved supplier quote was obtained directly from Aircraft Rubber Manufacturing Division of Fuel Safe Systems who is the original equipment manufacturer. The manufacturer does not sell or distribute industrial products like these bladder assemblies through a distribution network.

7. Determination of Fair and Reasonable Costs

The Contracting Officer shall determine that the anticipated cost to the Government for the supplies/services 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, NSWC PHD has no plans at this time to compete future contracts for the types of

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supplies covered by this document. If another potential source emerges, NSWC PHD 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.

LEGAL SUFFICIENCY REVIEW (NMCARS 5206.303(90))

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

I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the