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DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY

NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER

DAHLGREN DIVISION

6149 WELSH ROAD SUITE 203

DAHLGREN VIRGINIA 22448-5130

IN REPLY REFER TO

J&A Number:DN-22-0139 Code:026 P.R. Number:

JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL

JUSTIFICATION

1. Contracting Activity

The Naval Sea Systems Command, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD), Contracts Department

2. Description of the Action Being Approved

Award of a firm-fixed-priced contract on a sole source basis for critical equipment to be used by the NSWCDD Dam Neck Activity (DNA), Computing Systems Branch, , manufactured by Laurel Technologies Partnership, doing business as DRS Laurel Technologies.

3. Description of Supplies/Services

The NSWCDD DNA, requires a quantity of one (1) each Ship Self Defense System (SSDS) TI-16 Integrated Radar Imaging System (IRIS) Lab Kit, part number LT-2000501. Delivery is required fifty-one (51) weeks after receipt of the order or sooner, if available.

The Government's minimum needs have been verified by the certifying technical and requirements personnel.

The estimated cost of the proposed contract action is Fiscal Year 2022 Other Procurement, Navy, funding will be provided for this procurement.

4. Statutory Authority Permitting Other Than Full and Open Competition

41 U.S.C. 1901 as implemented in FAR Subpart 13.5.

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5. Rationale Justifying Use of Cited Statutory Authority

The requested DRS Kit is required in support of the SSDS program supported by NSWCDD DNA, . This component will be utilized by Surface Combat Systems Center (SCSC), Wallops Island, Virginia, to validate the future tactical builds. The SCSC is required to have end-item hardware to conduct these tests prior to system certification testing and gain concurrence from

The equipment is compatible with existing SSDS project effort, The system will be used in support of and The SSDS program selected the DRS equipment as part of the Fundamental Foundation Equipment to test, verify, and validate the tactical computing equipment design. This equipment meets form and function replacement of the tactical equipment and will validate future capability required for These components are being deployed on The SSDS test team will test and run the SSDS application software required for particular components. This equipment represents the exact models used in the tactical version to assure the specifications meet all expected requirements, which are unique to this make and manufacturer. This will assure the lab developed requirements will work exactly as the

Awarding to any other manufacturer would result in the component being unusable by the Navy. If these items are not procured, it will have a tactical system impact to ship schedules, capability development, and fleet support. This specific brand name product is required as another vendor's products would result in a system redesign and re-qualification costing more than $400,000.00 for design and $800,000.00 for re test and qualification for labor alone. The cost to replace the current ship-board equipment would be in the millions. This additional cost could not be recovered through a full and open competition.

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

Market research conducted included the following: The SSDS lead design agent team conducted research. DRS Technologies is the only manufacturer that can provide this product that is compatible with the existing network and equipment management architectures of the SSDS. Working with industry partners, as well as other government agencies, this product was identified as the only product to meet testing requirements with

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appropriate fidelity and accuracy. As a result of this market research and the review of the manufacturer's compatibility and system specifications, it was determined this product is the only solution. DRS Laurel Technologies verified no authorized resellers are available for these proprietary parts resulting in DRS being the only avenue to maintain OEM specifications for certification, engineering, and operational testing requirements.

The proposed contract will be was synopsized on the Federal Business Opportunities (FEDBIZOPPS) website. No additional market research was conducted because it is not practicable, for the reasons discussed in paragraph 5 above, for any company other than DRS Laurel Technologies to provide the required equipment.

7. Determination of Fair and Reasonable Costs

The Contracting Officer has determined that the anticipated cost to the Government for the equipment covered by the J&A will be fair and reasonable.

8. Actions to Remove Barriers to Competition

Proprietary data limits competition. The NSWCDD DNA will continue to monitor the market to identify competition if available. For the reasons set forth in Paragraph 5, Dahlgren Contract Department has no plans at this time to compete future contracts for the type of equipment covered by this document. If another potential source emerges, Dahlgren Contract Department will assess whether competition for future requirements is feasible.

CERTIFICATIONS AND APPROVAL

TECHNICAL/REQUIREMENTS CERTIFICATION (FAR 6.303-2(c))

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

LEGAL SUFFICIENCY REVIEW (NMCARS 5206.303(90))

I have determined this justification is legally sufficient.

CONTRACTING OFFICER CERTIFICATION ( FAR 13. 501 (a) (2))

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

ROBERTSON .Ml RENDA.F .~igitally signed by

~OBERTSON.MIRENDA.F.

Date: 2022.06.22 13:28:20 -04'00'

Mirenda Robertson, Contracting Officer, - Date