JA6302-1-ABE-Redacted.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY

NAVAL AIR WARFARE CENTER AIRCRAFT DIVISION

LAKEHURST, NEW JERSEY 08773

J&A Number: 21-0033

JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL

FOR USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

1. Contracting Activity.

Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) Lakehurst, NJ.

2. Description of the Action Being Approved.

This Justification and Approval establishes authority for the procurement of depot repair and upgrade of the Advanced Boresight Equipment (ABE) Model 310A, P/N: 40262-44000-40, NIIN: 01-540-4173. This action will primarily provide for the modification and upgrade of ABE units. This procurement will include ancillary engineering and technical services for existing ABE units, which are in need of tear down, evaluation and repair. This requirement will be executed on a sole-source basis with AAI/Textron Systems, 124 Industry Lane, Hunt Valley, MD 21030 (CAGE: 97384). Orders for ABE upgrade and repairs will be issued on a Firm Fixed- Price (FFP) basis against a five-year, Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity Contract (IDIQ).

3. Description of Supplies/Services.

The ABE Model 310A is Common Support Equipment for boresight alignment of AH-1Z, AH- 1W and MH-60R combat aircraft, ashore and afloat. The ABE Model 310A was originally procured as a Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) system fielded in 2006. The system consists of several Weapons Replaceable Assembly-level sub-components to include the following:

System Controller (SC), Measurement Unit, Reference Unit, Hand-Held Display Unit (HHDU), Measurement Unit Display (MUD), interconnecting cables, and power adapter(s).

This FFP IDIQ will provide a vehicle for a five (5) year period to cover services that are beyond the capability of the Intermediate level maintenance activity. This procurement will provide a fixed-priced, long-term vehicle for full rework of the ABE system, to include tear down and evaluation, major repairs at a rate of two (2) per year and minor repairs at a rate of twenty (20) per year, restoration, modification, and spare parts for the ABE components and assemblies. It will also include provisions for a one-time Mid-Life Upgrade Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) effort to modernize and bring 100 fielded domestic and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) units up to the current COTS configuration, to include an upgraded Form-Fit-Function SC, HHDU and MUD, new cables, upgraded firmware, and replacement of worn consumable items, such as desiccant packs and transit cases. The ECP effort will include two (2) Pilot Production Units upgraded, calibrated, and in Ready for Issue condition to be used as Government verification of the configuration.

As the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of this COTS system, AAI/Textron Systems is the only authorized source to perform the upgrade, tear down, evaluation, and repair of these ABE units. The estimated dollar value is $20,038,000.00

J&A Number: 21-0033

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

The PMA260 Weapons Control Support Equipment Integrated Product Team (IPT) conducted market research via Federal Business Opportunity website, the required Federal Procurement Data System - Next Generation and Dynamic Small Business search sites to ascertain what vendors were capable of providing the required supplies and services. The research conducted did not identify any additional capable vendors.

A Request for Information/Sources Sought Announcement was posted via the beta.sam.gov under announcement number N68335-20-R-0047 for vendors to submit their interest in performing this requirement. The announcement was posted for a period of sixty (60) days starting on 5 November 2019 and closing on 04 January 2020. AAI/Textron Systems was the only response received.

As required by FAR 5.201, a synopsis with intent to sole source this requirement was posted on SAM.gov on 30 April 2020. The synopsis closed on 15 May 2020 with no responses received.

7. Determination of Fair and Reasonable Cost.

In accordance with FAR 15.402, the Contracting Officer shall ensure that all supplies and services provided under this contract are procured at a fair and reasonable price. The Contractor will submit a formal price proposal with sufficient information to support the accuracy and reliability of the estimate. The Contract Specialist will review AAI/Textron Systems' proposal, with the assistance of technical and cost analysts, should it be needed. The Contracting Officer will utilize commercial pricing and cost and price analysis techniques as the basis for negotiating a fair and reasonable price.

8. Actions to Remove Barriers to Future Competition.

As the OEM, AAI/Textron Systems is the only company that currently possesses the technical expertise and special tooling required for upgrades and repair for these complex systems. The IPT will continue to monitor the availability of alternate products and sources that could meet capabilities should future requirements exist.