JA AIS System Redacted.pdf

N64709-22-0012

JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

1. Identification of the Agency and Contracting Activity

Department of the Navy Strategic Weapons Facility, Atlantic (SWFLANT) located at 1150 USS Los Angeles Road, Kings Bay, GA 31547-2634

2. Nature and/or Description of the Action Being Approved

The acquisition of the supplies/services particular to one manufacturer or company because only one source is reasonable available under a Sole Source Justification.

3. Description of Supplies/Services Required to Meet the Agency’s Needs

SAAB R5 Supreme Secure W-AIS system with junction box.

IGE $ 96,815.40

4. Statutory Authority Permitting Brand Name Justification

This action is being executed in accordance with FAR 13.106(b)(1)(i) as only one source is reasonably available.

5. Rationale Supporting Use of the Authority

SWFLANT owns and maintains six (6) 64’ patrol boats and six (6) 33’ patrol boats that are tasked with the Transit Protection Program mission. The Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Carderock Division Det Norfolk must approve all systems that will be installed in the patrol boats.

In accordance with the Liaison Action Record (LAR) approved on 2 Jul 21, the SAAB R5 Supreme system is the only system that can be installed on the 64 and 33 patrol boats per the NAVSEA Drawing #5112723 Rev A, and NAVSEA Drawing #5112353 Rev B.

6. Description of Market Research Conducted

All of the mandatory sources were surveyed and none were identified that could meet the requirement.

7. Description of Efforts Made to Solicit Offers from as Many Potential Sources as Practicable

In addition to the market research described in Section 6 above, the requirement will be posted to SAM.gov allowing as many potential sources as practicable to review the requirement and submit a quote or offer.

DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY

STRATEGIC WEAPONS FACILITY, ATLANTIC

1150 USS LOS ANGELES ROAD

KINGS BAY, GEORGIA 31547-2634

IN REPLY REFER TO:

SP4561

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8. Fair and Reasonable Determination

All quotations or offers will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 13.106-3(a) and award will not be made unless the Contracting Officer can find the price fair and reasonable.

9. Other Facts Supporting the Use of Other than Full and Open Competition

Per the letter dated 15 Feb 21 from SAAB, Saab AB (publ) TransponderTech of Sweden has appointed Mackay Communications, Inc. Government Division located in Jacksonville Florida, as a GLOBAL DISTRIBUTOR. Under the agreement, Mackay’s Government Division will be a Global supplier of ship borne AIS, Secure Warship-AIS, DGNSS, and GNSS systems. Tier-1 product support will be provided in coordination with Saab TransponderTech’s Support team, headquartered in Sweden.

10. List of Sources that Expressed an Interest in the Acquisition

NONE

11. Actions to Remove or Overcome Barriers to Competition

If a similar requirement arises, every effort will be made to compete it to the maximum extent practicable;

however, based upon the aforementioned facts and details, the Government does not foresee a feasible alternative to the selected manufacturer or source.

CERTIFICATION AND APPROVAL

TECHNICAL/REQUIREMENTS CERTIFICATION

I certify that the facts and representations under my cognizance which are included in this justification are complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Technical Cognizance:

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CONTRACTING OFFICER APPROVAL [up to $700k]

I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Upon the basis of the above justification, I hereby approve.

Signature

[If value is over $700k, follow approval authorities IAW FAR 13.501(a) (2)]