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This document is a Justification and Approval (J&A) for a sole source award of a contract to Advanced Simulation Technology, Inc. (ASTi) for the procurement of equipment to expand an existing training center. The J&A cites 41 U.S.C. 1901 as the statutory authority to award the contract on a sole source basis due to proprietary rights limiting competition. According to the J&A, ASTi developed and integrated identical components for the training center in prior years under contracts awarded by the Defense MicroElectronics Activity and Naval Sea Systems Command. Compatibility with the existing system requires procuring the exact same equipment from ASTi to avoid substantial duplication of costs and delays. Extensive market research found that only ASTi can provide equipment compatible in all aspects and the necessary integration and technical support. The proposed contract was synopsized on September 9, 2021, with only ASTi and one other non-authorized reseller expressing interest. The contracting officer determined the anticipated cost from ASTi to be fair and reasonable. The point of contact is Amanda Marcella at the phone number and email provided.
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J&A Number: DN-22-0001
NCH 53.6-2
4. Statutory Authority Permitting Other Than Full and Open Competition
41 U.S.C. 1901 as implemented in FAR Subpart 13.5.
5. Rationale Justifying Use of Cited Statutory Authority
A Defense MicroElectronics Activity (DMEA) contract was awarded to ASTi for the development and integration of the identified components for the in FY15. The identical system was purchased in FY16, (purchase order N00178-18-C-2038) for the exact system. The success of the current training center is resulting in a need to expand these capabilities at different locations. An additional training location is being established at ; therefore, the exact system and software are needed to replicate the existing capabilities. In order to maintain compatibility with the existing system the requested equipment must be compatible in all aspects (form, fit and function) for existing equipment currently installed at other locations. Proprietary rights limit competition. To date, ASTi is the only company to successfully develop and integrate these components in order to satisfy program requirements.
would require a complete redesign and replacement of the existing system that would result in an unbudgeted and unanticipated substantial duplication of costs, estimated at $3,000,000.00, to the government in testing, training, development and cause unacceptable delays, estimated at eight (8) months, to program schedules and fielding. In addition, the sites currently have over $3,000,000.00 worth of ASTi components installed. Utilizing replaceable units (LRUs) being incompatible with each other.
6. Description of Efforts Made to Solicit Offers from as Many Offerors as Practicable
Extensive market research by the engineering team has been conducted to find expert resources to meet the needs of the program. Market research included reviewing online product literature published by manufacturers and consulting with and Subject Matter Experts. As a result of this compatibility and system specifications, it was revealed that these products would be the only solution compatible with the production suite. Market research has also shown that the required level of integration and technical support are only
J&A Number: DN-22-0001
NCH 53.6-2
available through the OEM, ASTi. There is no authorized reseller agreements in place to ensure the quality of the integration and technical support required. Only ASTi can provide the level of s
The proposed contract was synopsized on the SAM.gov website on 09 September 2021 and only ASTi and one other vendor (who is not authorized to resell) expressed interest in this requirement.
No additional market research was conducted because it is not practicable, for the reasons discussed in paragraph 5 above, for any company other than ASTi to provide the required equipment.
7. Determination of Fair and Reasonable Costs
The Contracting Officer has determined that the anticipated cost to the Government for the equipment 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, Dahlgren Contract Department has no plans at this time to compete future contracts for the type of equipment covered by this document. If another potential source emerges, Dahlgren Contract Department will assess whether competition for future requirements is feasible.
9. Contracting Point of Contact
The point of contact for this requirement is Amanda Marcella, 540-653-0178, amanda.marcella@navy.mil.
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