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N64709-21-0010

JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

1. Identification of the Agency and Contracting Activity

Department of the Navy Strategic Weapons Facility, Atlantic (SWFLANT) located at 1150 USS Los Angeles Road, Kings Bay, GA 31547-2634

2. Nature and/or Description of the Action Being Approved

The acquisition of the supplies/services particular to one manufacturer or company because only one source is reasonable available under a Sole Source Justification.

3. Description of Supplies/Services Required to Meet the Agency’s Needs

Install a Bi-Directional Amplifier (BDA) at Re-entry Body Complex (RBC).

IGE: $30,000.00

4. Statutory Authority Permitting Brand Name Justification

This action is being executed in accordance with FAR 13.106(b)(1)(i) as only one source is reasonably available.

5. Rationale Supporting Use of the Authority

SWFLANT, Kings Bay, under direct funding from Strategic System Programs, has invested over $5,000,000 in the ELMR System. No other radio parts are compatible with the ELMR System; they must be Motorola parts to ensure compatibility and inter-operability. Mobile Communications America (MCA) was the company who provided the service for the initial installation and are familiar with our whole ELMR network. MCA is extremely knowledgeable when it comes to our wiring and pin out system. This issue alone impacts our ability to complete the mission. MCA is the only certified Motorola Repair facility in the Region.

6. Description of Market Research Conducted

N/A

7. Description of Efforts Made to Solicit Offers from as Many Potential Sources as Practicable

DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY

STRATEGIC WEAPONS FACILITY, ATLANTIC

1150 USS LOS ANGELES ROAD

KINGS BAY, GEORGIA 31547-2634

IN REPLY REFER TO:

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In addition to the market research described in Section 6 above, the requirement will be posted to the beta.sam as an Intent to Award allowing as many potential sources as practicable to review the requirement and submit a quote or offer.

8. Fair and Reasonable Determination

All quotations or offers will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 13.106-3(a) and award will not be made unless the Contracting Officer can find the price fair and reasonable.

9. Other Facts Supporting the Use of Other than Full and Open Competition

SWFLANT’s ELMR system has a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) maintenance contract in place that is serviced by MCA who provides only Motorola parts. Non-Motorola parts are not covered under the contract.

10. List of Sources that Expressed an Interest in the Acquisition

NONE

11. Actions to Remove or Overcome Barriers to Competition

If a similar requirement arises, every effort will be made to compete it to the maximum extent practicable;

however, based upon the aforementioned facts and details, the Government does not foresee a feasible alternative to the selected manufacturer or source.

CERTIFICATION AND APPROVAL

TECHNICAL/REQUIREMENTS CERTIFICATION

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

Technical Cognizance:

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CONTRACTING OFFICER APPROVAL [up to $700k]

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

Upon the basis of the above justification, I hereby approve.

Signature [If value is over $700k, follow approval authorities IAW FAR 13.501(a) (2)]