JA 125011 Redacted.pdf

This document is a Justification and Approval (J&A) for a sole-source contract issued by the Naval Sea Systems Command, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Panama City Division (NSWC PCD). The contract is for awarding a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract to Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) for the acquisition of a WHOI Gen 2 Remote Environmental Monitoring Units (REMUS) 600 Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV). The procurement includes six specific components: Tail Assembly Gen 2, Nav Module, Energy Module R600, FWD Endcap, Shipboard Gear R600, and Battery Tray R600 with Certification.

The document provides historical context about WHOI's leadership in autonomous underwater vehicle development, noting they originally developed REMUS vehicles ranging from 100-meter to 6000-meter designs. The estimated contract value is redacted, with a projected completion timeline of 12 months after award. The procurement is a Fiscal Year 2025 Capital Improvement Project supported by Navy Working Capital Over Head funding. The contract is being pursued as a sole source due to WHOI's unique expertise and continuous development of REMUS vehicles, with the expectation that the capabilities might be transitioned to Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) for future use on the REMUS vehicle family.