Justification for Other Than Full & Open Competition

This document is a Department of Navy justification for awarding a sole-source contract to a single contractor for repair and support services related to the Aegis SPY-1 Radar system. The contracting activity is NAVSUP WSS in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, with PD# N0010424Y2560 and RVPR# N0010424Y2560. The contract type is an A1 Repair Long Term Contract (LTC) with a 5-year period of performance.

The acquisition covers repair, overhaul, and modification services for multiple Aegis SPY-1 Radar subsystem components and Narrow Band Link (NSN) items, with specific nomenclatures, part numbers, and quantities detailed in Attachment A. The justification cites 10 USC 3204(A)(1) authority and FAR 6.302-1 as the basis for sole-source procurement. The primary rationale centers on the lead design agent's unique technical capability and manufacturing capacity to repair and replace SPY-1 components while maintaining system integrity, form, fit, and function. The contractor possesses specialized tooling, test equipment, design data, technical expertise, and engineering capacity that cannot be economically replicated. The Government lacks ownership of critical technical data and manufacturing rights, making competitive acquisition impractical. Market research conducted in accordance with FAR Part 10, documented with a class waiver dated March 15, 2019, confirmed no other qualified sources. The contracting officer will perform cost and pricing analysis to ensure fair and reasonable pricing prior to award. The Government intends to continue encouraging alternate source development and will monitor future competition opportunities. The document received all required certifications and approvals from contracting, technical, legal, small business, and competition advocacy personnel, with final Head of Contracting Activity approval dated August 21, 2024.