FY20-17090 JA Redacted.pdf

JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL

J&A Number:

NSWC-PHD-JA-

Code: S32

FOR USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

JUSTIFICATION

1. Contracting Activity

The Naval Surface Warfare Center Port Hueneme Division (NSWC

PHD).

2. Description of the Action Being Approved

NSWC PHD intends to award a single year contract to Schroff Inc.

on the basis of other than full and open competition as a Brand Name requirement for twelve (12) Versa Module Eurocard (VME) Rack, Backplane and Panel Assemblies required to support System Launcher Controller (SLC) and Integrated Radar Processor (IRP) production. System assemblies are critical components of the NATOSEASPARROW Surface Missile System (NSSMS) onboard naval ships.

3. Description of Supplies/Services

Estimated Dollar Value Fund Type FY-21 Value

OPN $507,793.17 $507,793.17

HD167-16082-106R.C VME RACK ASSEMBLY

VME64XBP-1646990REVA BACKPLANE, BIT MDL

06-01608240-106REVA BRKT, CABLE

EZF6N04A PANEL, FILLER

EZF6N08A PANEL, FILLER

AMB-EHS160 THERMO BD, 3U

EZF3N08A PANEL, FILLER

EZF3N16A PANEL, FILLER

SBVMED160-16326RA PANEL, FILLER

EZF3N04A PANEL, FILLER

32148-06 PANEL, FILLER

32148-07 PANEL, FILLER

4. Statutory Authority Permitting Other Than Full and Open

Competition

NCH 53.6-2

NSWC-PHD-JA-20-73

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 Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements.

5. Rationale Justifying Use of Cited Statutory Authority

These components were designed and manufactured by APW Electronics Solutions, which was acquired and is now owned by the Schroff brand, which belongs to the business unit of nVent Technical Solutions (Schroff Inc.).

The Schroff Inc. VME Rack, Backplanes and Panel Assembly components are required to support the assembly of System Launcher Controllers (SLC) and Integrated Radar Processor (IRP) assemblies onboard CVN 79, CVN 80, CVN 81, LHA 8, and LHA 9 US Navy ships.

The Schroff Inc. Rack, Backplane and Panel Assembly components are designed, controlled and specifically listed in the onboard Allowance Parts Lists (APL), Technical Manuals, supported by Naval Education and Training curriculum, and the Naval Repair Facility rotational pool system. These components are compatible in all aspects (form, fit, function) with existing systems presently installed.

Testing and qualification of another brand VME Rack, Backplane and Panel Assemblies in the future would require vendors of the internal components to manufacture form, fit and function components and undergo first article testing as an assembly.

Based on previous testing and qualification efforts, environmental, shock, vibration and humidity testing, and qualification of VME Rack Assemblies for the Launcher, System/Launcher Controller (SLC) and Integrated Radar Processor (IRP) VME Rack, Backplane and Panel Assemblies will require an estimated 1,800 labor hours to collaborate across multiple organizations with no guarantee of qualification.

This amount of delay to qualify another VME Rack, Backplane and Panel Assembly is unacceptable as it would adversely impact scheduled SLC and IRP installations on US Navy ships, resulting in degraded warfighting capabilities.

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

After exhausting all Navy Supply resources consisting of historical purchase data provided by Raytheon BOAs, Naval Supply System, and Tobyhanna Army Depot manufacturing a quote was obtained from Schroff Inc.

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

NSWC PHD will continue to conduct market research as warranted to provide a broader vendor base as applicable for the types of supplies/services covered by this document. If another potential source emerges, NSWC PHD will assess whether competition for future requirements is feasible.

WAH.1456228948

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.

TECHNICAL COGNIZANCE:

ATENCIO.RICHAR Digitally signed by ATENCIO.RICHARD.A.1156513381

D.A_.1_1_5_6_5_1_3_3_8_1

D_ate_: 2_02_1.0_4.2_7 1_6:_16_:57_‐0_7'0_0'

Signature Richard Atencio, Logistician, Code S32, 805-228-6720 Date

REQUIREMENTS COGNIZANCE:

CAIRNEY.THOMAS.

JOHN.1100694898

Digitally signed by

CAIRNEY.THOMAS.JOHN.1100694898

Date: 2021.04.28 07:57:23 ‐07'00'

Signature Tom Cairney, Code S30, Installation Manager, 805-228- 5670 Date

LEGAL SUFFICIENCY REVIEW (NMCARS 5206.303(90))

I have determined this justification is legally sufficient.

MAGLASANG‐

Digitally signed by MAGLASANG‐

MILLER.ANDREA.SUE MILLER.ANDREA.SUE

WAH.1456228948 Date: 2021.04.28 10:08:06 ‐07'00'

Signature Name (Print) and Title (Code) Phone No. Date Andrea Maglasang-Miller, Assistant Legal Counsel. Code 00L

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

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

WYNN.ARTHUR.P.JR.10

80480870

Digitally signed by

WYNN.ARTHUR.P.JR.1080480870

D_a_te_:_2_0_21_._04_._2_8_1_2:_0_7:_1_7_‐0_7_'0_0_' Signature Arthur Wynn, Contracting Officer, Code 0271 Date