JA RTI Redacted.pdf

Control Number: R20150222

Justification Review Document FAR Part 6 Justification and Approval for Other Than Full and Open Competition

Program/Equipment: The Software, Simulation, Systems Engineering & Integration (S3I) Directorate Aviation System Integration Laboratory (AVNSIL) Project requires Real- Time Innovations DDS Professional, Developer Subscription Renewal

Authority: FAR 6.302-1(a)(2) and 6.302-1(c) - Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements, and name brand descriptions.

Prepared by:

Typed Name: Todd Monks DSN: 897-4706

Title: Logistic Lead Date: 5-23-2022

E-mail: todd.j.monks.ctr@army.mil

Contracting Officer:

Typed Name: Linda Murphy, DSL DSN: 645-7516

Date Reviewed: E-Mail: linda.m.murphy.civ@army.mil

Technical Representative:

Typed Name: Skyler Verworren DSN: 746-5922

Title: Software Engineer Date Reviewed: 5-23-2022

Requirements Representative:

Typed Name: Joseph Hawk DSN: 897-4714

Title: Software Engineer Date Reviewed: 5-23-2022

CUI

(See FAR 2.101 and 3.104‐4)

JUN 2021

JUN 2021 (See FAR 2.101 and 3.104‐4)

1. Contracting Activity: The Army Contracting Command, Attn: CCAM-MZB-B, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama.

2. Description of Action: The Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Aviation and Missile Center (AvMC), Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, has a critical requirement for award of a firm fixed price contract for Real-Time Innovations DDS Professional, Developer to support the S3I AVNSIL Projects. The Government projects award for October 2022 using fiscal year 2022 Operations & Maintenance (OMA) funds.

3. Description of Supplies/Services: The Real-Time Innovations (RTI) DDS

Professional, Developer Subscription Renewal for one (1) year. RTI Connext software includes the implementation of Data Distribution Service (DDS) standard. DDS is the only open standard for messaging that supports the unique needs of both enterprise and real-time systems. Its open interfaces and advanced integration capabilities slash costs across a system's life cycle, from initial development and integration through ongoing maintenance and upgrades. DDS enables real-time information exchange, modular application development

4. Authority Cited: FAR 6.302-1(a)(2) and 6.302-1(c) - Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements, and name brand descriptions.

5. Reason for Authority Cited: Real-Time Innovations, Inc (RTI) DDS Professional, Developer Subscription Software is the only known available software that is compatible with the current AVNSIL that is able to provide the data communication backbone for the AVNSIL simulations, command, and control system. RTI is the sole developer of the Real-Time Innovations DDS Professional, Developer Subscription and is the only source for the renewal of the AVNSIL software licenses. RTI is proprietary to one manufacturer and the software is used throughout multiple AVNSIL systems at multiple locations. Changing the RTI software to another brand would severely impact the compatibility of the current AVNSIL with the AVNSIL systems already in place. If the specified software renewal is not renewed, AVNSIL would be unable to accomplish its analytical tasks or at a minimum, task accomplishment would be severely hampered.

6. Efforts to Obtain Competition:

Effective competition: In addition to the justification listed in paragraph 5, effective competition was sought through CHESS and are outlined in paragraph 8. This requirement is exempt from synopsis IAWFAR 5.202(a)(6).

a. Subcontracting competition: Subcontracting competition is not required for this requirement.

JUN 2021 (See FAR 2.101 and 3.104‐4)

7. Actions to Increase Competition: The unique requirement for the RTI subscription renewal for the AVNSIL simulations, command, and control systems limits competition.

All future requirements will be competed to the fullest extent practical and other vendors will be considered. In the future, other vendors will be re-evaluated to see if similar products or services could potentially be available to meet this requirement.

8. Market Research: In accordance with FAR Part 10, market research was performed by the AVNSIL Project Manager during May 2022. Market research included contact with knowledgeable persons within the Government and industry. A CHESS Request for Quote, reference #403510 was requested on 19 April 2022 through ITES-SW2. Of the 30 vendors, we received zero responses. A Request for Information, ref #407424 was also requested on 17 May 2022 received zero responses. SoNA #216784820 was obtained on 28 April 2022. GSA Advantage was also searched on 17 May 2022 with negative results.

9. Interested Sources: To date, no other sources have written to express an interest.

The notices required by FAR 5.201 shall be published in the SAM.gov and any proposals received shall receive due consideration in accordance with regulatory guidelines.

10. Other Facts:

a. Procurement history:

b. POC for this action: Skyler Verworren

11. Technical Certification:

I certify that the supporting data under my cognizance, which are included in the justification, are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. Digitally signed by

VERWORREN.SKYLER JON.1505189

05/23/2022 Signature: Date: 2022.05.23 08 57:36 -05'00' Date:

Typed Name: Skyler Verworren Title: Software Engineer

JUN 2021

12. Requirements Certification:

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

Digitally signed by

HAWK JOSEPH.K.1376698897 05/23/2022

Signature: Date: 2022 05.23 09:05:09 -05'00' Date:

Typed Name: Joseph Hawk Title: Software Engineer

13. Fair and Reasonable Cost Determination:

I hereby determine that the anticipated cost to the Government for this contract action will be fair and reasonable.

Signature: Date: _____________

Typed Name: Linda Murphy Title: Contracting Officer

14. Contracting Officer Certification:

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

Signature: Date:

Typed Name: Linda Murphy Title: Contracting Officer

(See FAR 2.101 and 3.104‐4)