JA_Redacted.pdf

This document is a Justification and Approval (J&A) for Use of Other Than Full and Open Competition from the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) Lakehurst, NJ. The document authorizes a sole source contract with BAE Systems Technology Solutions & Services Inc. for the fabrication, procurement, and delivery of AN/SPN-43C Servo Amplifier Circuit Card Assemblies (CCAs) and Bottom Plates in support of the AN/SPN-43C Navy Shipboard Air Traffic Control Radar System. NAWCAD conducted market research through multiple channels and found no other vendors capable of meeting the requirement, with BAE Systems being the original equipment manufacturer possessing the necessary knowledge, technical experience, and production-level data to manufacture these components without extensive reverse engineering.

The procurement is justified by BAE Systems' unique technical capabilities, with the government determining that an alternate vendor would incur substantial duplication of costs. Market research was conducted via the Naval Air Systems Command's Office of Small Business Program site, Dynamic Small Business Search site, and Google search. A Request for Information was posted on 10 December 2024, and a pre-solicitation synopsis was posted on 22 January 2025, with no responses received. The Contracting Officer has determined the anticipated cost to be fair and reasonable. The government will continue to conduct market research to assess potential future competition for these requirements.