II.G. N6660421R0365_SSJ.pdf

SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION

Decision Authority Delegation (DAD) Modeling and Experimentation

PR # 1300909105

DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT:

The Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport (NUWCDIVNPT), Combat Systems Department, Code 25, requires experimental design and testing of prototype Decision Authority Delegation (DAD) models in support of Office of Naval Research (ONR). The Contractor shall expand a virtual model of the battlespace that exercises a wide range of operational and tactical elements in order to stress transfer of Tactical Control (TACON) decision-making. The model is key to follow-on software design of transfer of TACON Tactical Decision Aids (TDAs). The scenario described in this model will exercise varied mission priorities, Intent (CI), and Rules of Engagement (ROE) which affect arbitration of unmanned vehicle employment by distributed control stations. There is a specific need to refine capability of the operational model, including more sophisticated decisions than those utilized in previous DAD tests.

SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION

Attollo is the only source with the required expertise and experience to execute the required design and modeling in the required timeframe. Attollo was the vendor performing on the NUWCDIVNPT DAD project during Phase I (August 2020 - December 2020) and thus has unique knowledge of the DAD dataset and equipment involved. Attollo has demonstrated its capability and is uniquely positioned to execute the technical requirements of the DAD project.

If another vendor were to be introduced to the project, an extensive assessment of the previous test and data set collection would have to completed by the vendor prior to being able to execute the required tasking, which would take an additional six (6) months at a minimum and would cost in excess of . The six-month delay would result in missed testing opportunities in fiscal year and the inability for NUWCDIVNPT to provide deliverables required to meet schedule. Further, the additional in estimated cost is not expected to be recouped as a result of competition. The impacts to schedule and cost implications of awarding to a vendor other than Attollo would negatively impact mission requirements to an unacceptable level. As such, a sole source award to Attollo is recommended.

RESELLERS:

Authorized resellers are not applicable to this requirement.

Requiring Department:

Based on the above, I recommend this acquisition be conducted on a Sole Source basis. I certify the technical data which form the basis of this justification are complete and accurate.

APPROVAL:

Contracting Officer:

Based on the above, I have determined that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available to fulfill the requirements. I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.