JA_23_0268_DSQ-50_Repairs_Redacted.pdf

J&A 23-0268 will result in an over two (2) year delay. Specifically, 12-18 months for the competitive procurement of the requirement and an additional nine (9) months to qualify the selected source for the assessment and repair of the AN/DSQ-50A. If AN/DSQ-50A MDSs are not assessed and repaired in a timely manner, ranges would be forced to cancel or reschedule operations and at-sea Fleet warfare/weapons certifications would not be completed for critical deployments. As such, the estimated timeframe associated with a change in source to other than MSI would significantly impact Fleet readiness and lead to an unacceptable delay.

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

PMA-208 maintains a constant survey of the industry market and has identified no other source currently capable of satisfying the Government's requirements. A Request for Information (RFI) was released via the System for Award Management (SAM) website on 18 April 2023 that covered the assessment and repair of the AN/DSQ-50A MDS requirement; no responses or inquiries were received.

In accordance with FAR 5.201, the proposed IDIQ contract for the assessment and repair of the AN/DSQ- 50A MDS was synopsized via the SAM website on 31 May 2023 and notified Industry of the Government’s intent to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302; no responses or inquiries have been received to date. In the event a contractor other than MSI expresses interest, the Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO) will evaluate any responses received prior to contract award.

7. Determination of Fair and Reasonable Cost.

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

8. Actions to Remove Barriers to Future Competition.

For the reasons set forth in Paragraph 5, NAVAIR has no plans to compete future contracts for the types of supplies/services covered by this document. The procurement of AN/DSQ-50A MDS assessments and repairs is anticipated to be a one-time buy and additional AN/DSQ-50A MDS units will not be procured.

J&A 23-0268

CERTIFICATIONS AND APPROVAL

TECHNICAL/REQUIREMENTS CERTIFICATION

I certify that the facts and representations under my cognizance, which are included in this Justification and its supporting acquisition planning documents, except as noted herein, are complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Technical Cognizance

______________________________ Timothy A. Poole Signature / Date Name Phone No.

Requirements Cognizance

______________________________ Donald P. Blottenberger Signature / Date Name Phone No.

LEGAL SUFFICIENCY REVIEW

APPROVED

Upon the basis of the above justification, I hereby approve, as the Procuring Contracting Officer, the solicitation of the proposed procurement(s) described herein using other than full and open competition, pursuant to the authority of 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

Tyler M. Summers Procuring Contracting Officer Naval Air Systems Command

POOLE.TIMOTHY

.A.1231933944

Digitally signed by

POOLE.TIMOTHY.A.1231933944

Date: 2023.07.17 13:09:02 -04'00'

BLOTTENBERGER.DO

NALD.P.JR.1229423831

Digitally signed by

BLOTTENBERGER.DONALD.P.JR

.1229423831 Date: 2023.07.17 17:03:45 -04'00'

SUMMERS.TYLE

R.M.1538930330

Digitally signed by

SUMMERS.TYLER.M.1538930330

Date: 2023.07.25 12:27:01 -04'00'