JA_AE23108 RO-B-UFL DAGRS_rev25MAR2025__Redacted.pdf

CUI//SP-SSEL

Control Number: JA-24-D-441

CUI//SP-SSEL

(Source Selection Information - See FAR 2.101 and 3.104-4)

SEP 2021

Sole Source Justification and Approval Under FAR 13.501

1. Contracting Activity: Army Contracting Command - Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG), 6515 Integrity Court, Bldg. 4310, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005

2. Description of Action:

• Nature: New requirement

• Type: Procurement for Defense Advanced Global Positioning System Receiver

(DAGRS)

• Contract: Commercial Firm Fixed Price

• Funds: Country Funded Non-Expiring

• Name of Proposed Contractor and Address:

BAE Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc.

Navigation & Sensor Systems (NSS) 7825 6th Street SW Cedar Rapids, IA 52404

3. Description of Supplies/Services: The U.S. Army Communications Electronics Command (CECOM) Security Assistance Management Directorate (SAMD) has a requirement for Defense Advanced Global Positioning System Receiver (DAGRS)

The contractor shall deliver a quantity of sixty-nine (69) Defense Advanced Global Positioning Systems Receivers (DAGRs) with an option to procure an additional twenty-six (26) each consisting of:

P/N DESCRIPTION QTY

822-1873-003 DAGR 3.7 w SAASM 95 Total Estimated Price:

4. Authority Cited: 41 United States Code 1901 as implemented in Federal Acquisition Regulation 13.501(a) sole source (including brand name) acquisitions.

5. Reason for Authority Cited: On 28 February 2024, Thomas Ohrt from BAE systems informed ACC-APG via email that they are the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and the sole reseller or the DAGRS Part Number (P/N) 822-1873-003. To date, no other company is authorized to resell this hardware. This exclusivity ensures that the Government is procuring the most reliable and high-quality system directly from the source, which is crucial for maintaining the integrity and performance of Foreign Partner defense capabilities.

CUI//SP-SSEL

Control Number: JA-24-D-441

CUI//SP-SSEL

(Source Selection Information - See FAR 2.101 and 3.104-4)

SEP 2021

If BAE systems’ DAGRS are not procured and a different P/N is qualified, the government risks significant operational setbacks. Qualifying an alternative system into the M1A2 SEPv3 tank platform would lead to delays in deployment mission capable tanks, additional costs in testing and validation, and potential compatibility issues.

These delays and costs would subsequently compromise CECOM-SAMD’s mission readiness and effectiveness in critical situations, potentially costing approximately $3,000,000,00 and extending project timelines by 12-months.

6. Publicizing Contract Actions: In accordance with FAR 13.501(a) this requirement is sole source. Therefore, in accordance with 13.501(a)(1)(iii), this justification will be redacted and posted 14 days after contract award on SAM.gov.

7. Efforts to Obtain Competition: The Contracting Officer shall publish the notices required by FAR 5.201 and any bids or proposals shall be considered. On 22 April 2024, a Sources Sought was posted with a closing date of 6 May 2024. Two (2) responses were received from- Pythia International and Sterling Computers Corporation stating they could provide P/N 822-1873-003, see Section 9 Market Research for further information. On 20 May 2024 a Notice of Intent to Sole Source to BAE was also posted on SAM.gov.

a. Effective competition. Because this is a sole source action, effective competition is not anticipated.

b. Subcontracting competition. Subcontracting efforts do not exist or apply for this action. BAE is the OEM for this procurement.

8. Actions to Increase Competition: On 28 February 2024, Mr. Thomas Ohrt, BAE, Contract Manager confirmed via email that they’re the OEM of the DAGRS. To date, no other manufacturer’s product exists that can perform the same functions as the BAE DAGRS that are being requested by the customer. Therefore, no actions have been taken by CECOM-SAMD to increase competition on this requirement. However, Contracting posted a Sources Sought for the required items on SAM.gov on 22 April 2024, see Section 9, “Market Research”.

9. Market Research: A Sources Sought was posted on SAM.gov on 22 April 2024 with a closing date of 6 May 2024. Two (2) responses were received from Pythia International and Sterling Computers Corporation. Their responses indicated they could provide the required P/N. However, both interested parties were in the process of attempting to attain approval from BAE Systems to resell the P/N. At the time of their submissions, this approval had not been granted and subsequently it was denied for both interested parties.