JA_SPJA2579_dated_121125_Redacted.pdf

CUI

DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY

DIRECTOR, STRATEGIC SYSTEMS PROGRAMS

1250 10TH STREET SE, SUITE 3600

WASHINGTON NAVY YARD, DC 20374-5127

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J&A NOsp SPJA25-79 Code: SPN105

JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL

FOR USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

1. Contracting Activity. Strategic Systems Programs (SSP).

2. Description of the Action Being Approved. This Justification and Approval (J&A) authorizes and approves the use of other than full and open competition to award a cost-plus-fixed-fee (CPFF) level-of-effort (LOE) consolidated contract to JRC Integrated Systems, Inc.

(JRC). This contract will provide for the uninterrupted provision of critical professional, technical, and management expertise, including systems engineering, programmatic oversight, security protocol, and operational support for the Strategic Weapon System (SWS) Launcher Support program, encompassing Trident II D5 Life Extension (D5LE), D5LE2, and Common Missile Compartment (CMC), as well as the Nuclear Weapons Security (NWS) program. The anticipated period of performance is Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 through FY 2030.

3. Description of Supplies/Services

a. During the contract period of performance, JRC will provide engineering, planning, analytical, administrative, command security, and technical support services to the SWS Launcher program, to include Trident II D5 Life Extension (D5LE), CMC, D5LE2 programs, and the NWS program. Support to the SWS Launcher program will consist of integration, cybersecurity, technical/project management, financial management, planning, training, engineering, risk management support. Support to the NWS program will consist of Transit Protection Program (TPP) support, acquisition management, systems engineering, strategic intelligence, Program Management Office Strategic System Program (PMOSSP) Shipboard Systems (SPS) support, security operation, and public affairs (PAO).

b. JRC will also provide the following additional services:

(1) Core Engineering Support: Annual systems engineering and marine engineering support for NWS and SWS; deployed launcher engineering support services; TRIDENT II D5 Launcher Subsystem technical support; Common Missile Compartment equipment support and maintenance.

Controlled by: Department of the Navy Controlled by: SP27 Missile Branch CUI Category: PROCURE Limited Dissemination Control: FEDCON POC: Jessica Taylor, SP271, 202-451-3837

J&A NOsp SPJA25-79

(2) Specialized Technical Services: CMC support services and on-site technical assistance; Support Equipment Overhaul and maintenance services; SSP Alteration implementation support; Flight Test Instrumentation planning, coordination, and technical support; Weapons/Missile Trade Studies research, analysis, and development evaluation.

(3) Program Management and Technical Analysis: Program Management Office (PMO) support services; NWS Program technical support and strategic management; Program structure development and requirements assessment; Trade analysis studies leading to program goal establishment and optimization.

(4) Security and Compliance Services: Nuclear Weapons Security and Surety discipline implementation and oversight; Cybersecurity support services and threat assessment; Risk Management Framework compliance support and documentation, and Integrated security solutions for the NWS portfolio.

c. The anticipated period of performance of this contract is FY2026-FY2030, consisting of one (1) base year and three (3) one-year option periods.

d. The estimated dollar value of this consolidated effort is , inclusive of all optional line items, as detailed in the chart below.

Estimated Appropriation and Dollar Values (in M)

Note: The resultant contract will include a contract term permitting an optional increase of not to exceed 30 percent of the total value associated with each level of effort contract line item to accommodate emergent in-scope requirements. This increase is not accounted for in the above table.

4. Statutory Authority Permitting Other Than Full and Open Competition. 10 U.S.C.

3204(a)(1), only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

5. Rationale Justifying Use of Cited Statutory Authority

a. JRC is the only responsible source capable of providing the services required by this contract without unacceptable delay and duplicative costs. The contract requirements described in Section 3 are a continuation of contract work currently performed under N00030-21-C-1020 and N00030-21-C-1006. Both contracts were awarded to JRC as a service-disabled, veteran-owned small business sole source contract, JRC is the only known source who possesses a unique depth of experience and expertise, enabling them to meet all critical required areas of the contract. As such, it is imperative that SSP retains the unique expertise and capabilities of JRC to perform the efforts required by this contract in support of the crucial NWS and SWS missions.

b. JRC boasts a unique depth of experience and expertise in advanced systems engineering, acquisition, and program management support. JRC’s scientific, engineering, and technical expertise directly supports SWS Launcher Systems to include D5 TRIDENT, CMC, D5LE2 programs, and NWS programs. For the past 10 years, JRC has served as subject matter experts (SME) and the SWS Integrator for SSP. JRC personnel have played key roles in developing numerous SWS and NWS plans and approaches. For example, they developed the NWS Comprehensive Armored Vehicle Plan, which describes the methodology used in determining the required number of Armored Fighting Vehicles (AFV) used at the Strategic Weapons Facilities, as well as the Concept of Operations, Acquisition Plan, Maintenance, and Refurbishment Plan for these vehicles. This work demands extensive knowledge and understanding of lifecycle management within the demanding nuclear weapons environments.

JRC also has critical skills in the area of Frequency Spectrum Management for the TRIDENT II (D5) missile system. JRC has hands on experience in both Navy and Air Force frequency management processes and for SSP Flight Test Instrumentation. JRC personnel have the ability to identify changing spectrum requirements and the impact to flight testing and future requirements, . JRC's knowledge of and experience with the latest government requirements for Frequency Allocation and Spectrum Management in accordance with is unique. JRC has supported SSP as an independent and trusted advisor systems integrator, evaluator, and program manager without bias to subsystems supplied to SSP' s Flight Test Program. JRC also has extensive knowledge and experience with SSP’s business processes, including the planning, budgeting, and contracting processes. This expertise has enabled JRC to assist SSP in proposing and evaluating modification to these processes to improve efficiency and assist SSP in determining the optimum approach for incorporating new and emerging technologies. JRC’s diverse experience allows SSP to leverage their comprehensive knowledge of SSP and the SWS and NWS requirements ultimately benefiting the SP22, SP27, and SP207 Program Offices.

c. SSP estimates that duplicating JRC's expertise with a new contractor would result in significant duplicative cost and unacceptable delay. The duplicative cost is approximately ~$9M based on knowledge, training, data migration, security clearances, and expertise. The ramp up time that the contractor would need to be fully prepared will jeopardize the D5LE2 program schedule. Specifically, a six-month delay would push back the planned completion date for critical system upgrades, potentially impacting the operational readiness of the D5 missile system. That gap in capability and the significant increase in program and technical risk is unacceptable.

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

a. A Sources Sought Notice (SSN) was posted to the System for Award Management (SAM) website on 15 April 2025 through 02 May 2025. The SSN received five (5) responses from the following vendors: (1) JRC, (2) St Moritz Enterprises, (3) SRR International, (4) Solved Engineering, and (5) Basecamp Consulting & Solutions. SSP’s technical experts conducted a detailed and thorough analysis of each respondent’s submission and determined that no respondents other than JRC were capable of performing the requirement.

b. In addition to the SSN, SSP conducted other market research. This market research included contacting SMEs in other branches to help assess industry capabilities regarding the Government’s requirement, reviewing the results of recent market research for similar procurements, and further examining systems such as SAM, the Federal Procurement Data System, and the Small Business Administration's Dynamic Small Business Search to seek entities that had previously fulfilled related procurement requirements.

Continuous market research is performed by SSP to maintain awareness of defense sector capabilities that can be applied to program requirements as opportunities for competition. SSP concludes that no other vendor other than JRC can provide the required services under this contract. Further, as described in Section 5, qualification of an alternative source would introduce duplicative costs and unacceptable delay to the SSP mission.

c. A pre-solicitation notice was posted on SAM.gov on 4 September 2025 in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 5.201, providing vendors with an opportunity to demonstrate their capability to meet the requirements.

7. Determination of Fair and Reasonable Cost. The Contracting Officer has determined the anticipated cost to the Government of the supplies and services covered by this J&A will be fair and reasonable.

8. Actions to Remove Barriers to Future Competition. Based upon the aforementioned facts and details identified in Section 5, the Government does not foresee a feasible alternative to the selected source. SSP will continue to monitor the marketplace for viable, cost-effective options to meet this requirement.