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 Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with Solar Stik Inc. for Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPSs) to support the Radio Integration System (RIS) Family of Systems for the RIS Program.

The NAWCAD Webster Outlying Field (WOLF) Special Communications Mission Solutions Division requires UPSs with specific characteristics, including ruggedness, ability to operate in austere environments, backup power, power input, stack-ability, and lockability. Market research conducted through multiple channels confirmed Solar Stik Inc. as the only manufacturer meeting these unique requirements. A Request for Information (RFI) was posted on 03 March 2025, and a pre-solicitation synopsis was posted on 24 June 2025, with no additional responses received. The government will continue to conduct market research to determine if alternative potential sources emerge in future procurements.