F4057 No Magic JA FINAL (SPN40) REDACT.pdf

J&A# 20,019

JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

1. Identification of the Agency and Contracting Activity

The agency and contracting activity for this effort is the United States Department of the Navy’s Strategic Systems Programs Office (SSP) located at the Washington Navy Yard, 1250 10th Street SE, Washington, D.C. 20374.

2. Description of the Action Being Approved

The acquisition of the supplies/services particular to one manufacturer or company because only one source is reasonable available under a Sole Source Justification.

3. Description of Supplies/Services and Estimated Value

The Government requires a software platform that: (1) will allow engineers to track and visualize all aspects of systems in a standard-compliant Systems Modeling Language (SysML) model or diagram, (2) has the ability track and visualize additional model formats, and (3) can be used to collaborate with team members on complex system models, continuously check model consistency, and perform requirements and other types of analysis on engineering models.

Additionally, due to requirements stemming from the development and deployment of a National Security System (NSS), further requirement will not be included in this document.

This FY20-24 requirement is for No Magic’s Cameo Systems Modeler. This software has an estimated total dollar value of $786,000 (RDTE and OPN Funds) ; Base year estimate of $205,000 and each option period estimate of $193,355.

4. Statutory Authority Permitting Brand Name Justification

This action is being executed in accordance with FAR 6.302-1 and FAR 13.106(b)(1)(i) as only one source is reasonably available.

5. Rationale Supporting Use of Cited Authority

No Magic, Inc. is the sole manufacturer of software reasonably available to meet SSP's Information Technology (IT) program requirements. SSP has estimated that selection of an

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DIRECTOR STRATEGIC SYSTEMS PROGRAMS

1250 10TH STREET SE, SUITE 3600

WASHINGTON NAVY YARD, DC 20374-5127

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alternative brand would cost in excess of $1M for replacement software, in addition to labor costs and delays incurred as a result of taking requisite actions to conform its program and personnel to the new software. For example, before switching to another manufacturer's product, SSP would need to first retrain its engineering staff to use the new product. Because the selection of an alternative production would prevent the direct coordination of system modeling efforts between SSP and its Government and industry partners, SSP would also have to replace existing modeling efforts or introduce additional integration steps. To do so, SSP would need to create or procure tools to assist in the integration, analysis, and verification of models built within other platforms and formats. Finally, for reasons discussed in Classified Attachment (1), switching to a different product could not be accomplished without impacting SSP's ability to meet critical mission requirements. Therefore, it is in the Government's best interests to procure license/maintenance support from No Magic, Inc.

6. Market Research Conducted

SSP's Chief Information Officer conducts annual market research to support all requirements to procure additional software licenses and software maintenance for SSP's enterprise network.

This research is conducted using industry published capability statements for software, and system based modeling applications and input from SSP's industry partners for systems based model projects. Market research for this procurement was initiated by accessing the Gartner research platform to identify market leading companies and products within the relevant marketplace. Once market leaders were identified, researchers reviewed the public marketing information provided by each company online, including marketing documents, capability statements, training material, and support documentation. Finally, SSP created a working group consisting of command and industry partner leadership in the areas of engineering, IT, and systems integration to solicit further information from a diverse engineering community.

After performing market research, the Government concluded that No Magic, Inc. software solutions is the only available option that could meet the government's requirements for managing sysML and additional modeling formats, and the government's requirement for flexible collaboration of detailed system models with integration hooks for automated reviews and analysis.

7. Description of Efforts Made to Solicit Offers from as Many Potential Sources as

Practicable

Per FAR Part 12 procedures, a combined synopsis and solicitation will be posted on Beta.SAM.

8. Fair and Reasonable Determination

All quotations or offers will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 13.106-3(a) and award will not be made unless the Contracting Officer can find the price fair and reasonable.

9. Other Facts Supporting the Use of Other than Full and Open Competition

None

10. List of Sources that Expressed an Interest in the Acquisition

None

11. Actions to Remove or Overcome Barriers to Competition

Based upon the aforementioned facts and details identified in Section 5, the Government does not foresee a feasible alternative to the selected source. SSP will continue to monitor the marketplace for viable, cost effective options to meet this requirement.

CERTIFICATION AND APPROVAL

TECHNICAL/REQUIREMENTS CERTIFICATION

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

Technical Cognizance:

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LEGAL SUFFICIENCY REVIEW

I have determined this Limited Source Justification is legally sufficient.

CONTRACTING OFFICER REVIEW

I hereby certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. Upon the basis of the above justification, I hereby certify.

SPN SECTION HEAD APPROVAL

I hereby approve that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. Upon the basis of the above justification, I hereby approve.