JA_CBSP_ULV_HPA_Redacted.pdf

J & A No. N102-23-R-4129

JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL (J&A)

FOR USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

1. Contracting Activity: N102A IT/Engineering Supplies and Services; Department of the Navy, Military Sealift Command Norfolk (MSC).

2. Description of the Action Being Approved: This is a sole source justification for the use of other than full and open competition to procure Naval Information Warfare Systems Command (NAVWAR) Program of Record (POR) approved Commercial Broadband Satellite Program (CBSP) Unit Level Variant (ULV) High Power Amplifiers (HPA).

3. Description of the Supplies/Services: This procurement is for Compact Tri-band Amplifiers (Qty 7). MSC has a requirement to procure new NAVWAR POR CBSP ULV HPAs utilizing Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) brand parts from the OEM of the CBSP ULV HPAs.

The following items are being purchased: Compact Tri-band amplifier covering the 5.85 to 6.425/7.9 to 8.4/14.0 to 14.50 GHz frequency ranges, P/N T01T0B0SAA000F0401 (Qty 7).

The estimated value of this procurement is

The approved ITPR is # 377303.

4. Statutory Authority Permitting Other Than Full and Open Competition.

This justification is prepared under the provisions of 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), One source or limited sources, as implemented by FAR 6.302-1(a)(2). Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements.

5. Rationale Justifying Use of Cited Statutory Authority.

Communications & Power Industries Canada Inc. (CPI) is the OEM for the CBSP High Power Amplifier. As OEM, CPI has certified that it is the only distributor of the required HPAs. Based on this, CPI is the only viable option to ensure MSC’s CBSP-equipped vessels remain operational and capable of supporting MSC and the warfighter missions.

MSC utilizes NAVWAR’s POR CBSP ULV system exclusively. The manufacturer identified is the manufacturer currently under contract to provide the CBSP ULV HPAs for NAVWAR, the CBSP System POR Program Manager. Introducing a non-POR certified component would introduce incompatibilities as well as interruption of Satellite Communications (SATCOM) services and offship connectivity. These HPAs are Naval Information Warfare System program of record approved items and the time necessary to get an alternative item approved would result in mission failure. MSC's Integrated Shipboard Network System platforms are built based on NAVWAR POR variants. The CBSP is a key POR component of the Commercial Satellite Communication (COMSATCOM) architecture. It provides both secure and non-secure voice and IP services to more than forty USNS vessels (T-AKE, T-AOE, T-EPF, AS, and T-AH ship class). One of the most critical components of the CBSP architecture is the Tri-Band, Traveling-Wave-Tube (TWT) High Power Amplifier (HPA). The TWT-HPA is a transmitter that amplifies RF signals, allowing more output power to drive the CBSP antenna. This gives the ship the ability to send email, phone calls, message traffic, fax, tactical chat, and video (teleconferencing) information off-ship. When the HPA fails to operate, the antenna cannot transmit mission-essential data up to the satellite to receiving shore commands or coalition vessels at-sea.

Based on past performance historical data, along with a high rate of HPA-related C3/C4 Casualty Reporting (CASREPS), the TWT-HPA is considered a HIGH-FAIL item. MSC is currently unable to

J & A No. N102-23-R-4129 respond to associated CASREPS in a timely manner. MSC currently has twenty-eight (28) defective HPAs on the shelf and is unable to respond to CASREPS with replacement parts in a timely manner. An extensive 12-15 month lead-time for procurement via the NAVSUP Stock System (through Harris Corporation) has kept the fleetwide HPA inventory near depletion.

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

MSC utilizes NAVWAR’s CBSP ULV system only. The manufacturer identified is the manufacturer currently under contract to provide the CBSP ULV HPAs for NAVWAR, the CBSP System POR Program Manager. Introducing a non-POR certified component would introduce incompatibilities as well as interruption of SATCOM services and offship connectivity. Because of this, no other sources were sought.

7. Determination of Fair and Reasonable Cost.

The Contracting Officer will determine that the price for the supplies/services covered by this J&A will be fair and reasonable pursuant to FAR Part 13.106-3 prior to issuance of purchase order.

8. Actions to Remove Barriers to Future Competition.

For the reasons set forth in Paragraph 5, MSC has no plans at this time to compete future procurements for the type of supply covered by this document. If another potential SATCOM system emerges, MSC Norfolk will assess whether competition for future requirements is feasible.