JP40 Phase 2 - JA_FINAL__Redacted.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY

NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER

INDIAN HEAD DIVISION

3767 STRAUSS AVENUE

SUITE 201

INDIAN HEAD, MD 20640-5150

J&A No.

Code: 022

JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL

FOR USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

JUSTIFICATION

1. Contracting Activity.

The Naval Sea Systems Command, Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD), Contracts Office Code 02.

2. Description of the Action Being Approved.

This action seeks to award a follow-on sole-source contract for 1,100 CCU- 189/B Impulse Cartridges (DODIC JP40) in support of EA-18G aircraft to Applied Energetic Technology Corp (AETC).

3. Description of Supplies/Services.

NSWC IHD requires a contract for fabrication, acceptance inspection, and delivery of JP40 impulse cartridges, with limited install life, for use in EA-18G aircraft and for additional testing for service life extension. The JP40 cartridge is a Hazards of Electromagnetic Radiation to Ordnance (HERO) Safe version of an existing cartridge used in the Fleet. The ignition element in the cartridge has been modified with a capacitor to make it HERO-Safe and allow aircraft to avoid flying at an At-Risk status. The Fleet requires delivery of these units no later than the end for calendar year 2026.

Estimated Dollar Value FY26 Total

PANMC

PAN

Total $750K

4. Statutory Authority Permitting Other Than Full and Open Competition.

10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), as implemented by FAR 6.103-1, Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

5. Rationale Justifying Use of Cited Statutory Authority.

AETC is the current and only source with the proven and currently validated manufacturing capabilities to produce the JP40 Impulse Cartridge that meets all government performance and safety requirements, including HERO-Safe standards, within the timeframe dictated by operational necessity. The purpose of this requirement is a follow-on contract for the continued

7. Determination of Fair and Reasonable Cost.

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

8. Actions to Remove Barriers to Future Competition.

For the reasons set forth in Paragraph 5, NSWC IHD has no plans at this time to compete future contracts for the types of supplies covered by this document. If another potential source emerges, NSWC IHD will assess whether competition for future requirements is feasible. As this is a follow-on for supplies and services previously awarded on a non-competitive basis, in accordance with DFARS PGI 206.304(a)(S-70(i), the prior justification was provided to the approval authority for review. Approval of this J&A signifies the approval authority has made the determination required by DFARS PGI 206.304(a)(S-70(ii).