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J&A Number: 22-0135 from the original source (LM RMS) because an award to another source would result in unacceptable delays.

LM RMS has been contracted by the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) to deliver the upgraded Combat Mission Software (CMS) and other L&S upgrades for both variants of the LCS ships, and only LM RMS has the technical expertise and access to the associated technical data/computer software necessary to integrate and deliver the updated CMS and L&S upgrades on the ITTs to meet concurrency with the ships and avoid unacceptable delays.

The baseline for the updated CMS and L&S upgrades is projected for delivery in January 2024 years. The L&S upgrades will address interfaces to all currently established systems and other Combat System Support Functions. These systems have constantly evolving interfaces that will be iteratively delivered with each ship as part of the new CMS, resulting in an iteratively updated baseline. The ITTs are required to utilize the same shipboard CMS hardware and software in order to meet Train to Qualify and Train to Certify requirements.

The initial ITT upgrade is needed by August 2023 in order to Train to Qualify and Train to Certify crews for the planned LCS deployments. Additional upgraded ITTs are needed through FY28 to keep pace with LCS deployments. As the OEM for the associated ship upgrades, LM RMS can deliver an ITT with initial CMS capability in May 2025, with delivery of the 2nd and 3rd ITTs in March 2027 and January 2029, respectively. Conversely, due to availability of the iterative baseline, a new source would not be able to deliver the initial ITT upgrade until October 2027, the 2nd ITT upgrade until October 2028, and the final upgrade until June 2030. This is 29 months, 19 months, and 17 months, respectively, after LM RMS can deliver the capability.

The proposed strategy ensures minimal impact to the fleet and delivers essential required capability. Training gaps degrade readiness to unacceptable levels, resulting in crews not being certified for deployment. Therefore, LM RMS is the only source capable of meeting the an unacceptable schedule delay.

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

In accordance with FAR 5.205(c) and DFARS PGI 206.302-1, a Sources Sought was posted 22 March 2022 21 April 2022. One response was received from General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS), which included a capabilities statement; however, it did not include adequate technical minimize cost.

The Government considered the contractor as not capable and communicated its decision to the contractor on 14 September 2022. No further responses were received. In accordance with FAR 5.201, a Pre-Solicitation Notice was posted 21 September 2022 - 04 October 2022. No responses were received.

7. Determination of Fair and Reasonable Cost

The Contracting Officer has determined the anticipated cost to the Government of the supplies/services covered by the J&A will be fair and reasonable.

J&A Number: 22-0135

8. Actions to Remove Barriers to Future Competition

For the reasons set forth in paragraph five (5), NAWCTSD has no plans at this time to compete future contracts for the types of supplies/services covered by this document. If another potential source emerges, NAWCTSD will assess whether competition for future requirements is feasible.