LSJ DT0014080 Mod 0012 - Final.pdf

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LIMITED SOURCES JUSTIFICATION

NATIONAL NUCLEAR SECURITY ADMINISTRATION

OFFICE OF SYSTEMS ENGINEERING AND INTEGRATION (NA-18)

DE-NA0000461/DE-DT0014080

February 24, 2021

I. AGENCY IDENTITY AND CONTRACTING OFFICE

The services required are in support of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), Office of Systems Engineering and Integration (NA-18). The contracting activity is the NNSA Headquarters Services Acquisition Branch (NA-APM-126).

II. NATURE AND/OR DESCRIPTION OF THE ACTION BEING APPROVED

This acquisition action is to modify TechSource, Inc.’s Task Order DE-NA0000461/DE- DT0014080 to extend Performance Work Statement (PWS) subtasks 3.1-3.11.

The current Task Order was competed amongst the NNSA Technical, Engineering and Programmatic Services (TEPS2) Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) holders and was awarded to TechSource on September 29, 2017. The current Labor Hour Task Order expires March 29, 2021 and has a current ceiling price of $10,266,384.73.

This action will result in a modification to Task Order DE-DT0014080 to extend the performance period for PWS subtasks 3.1-3.11 from March 29, 2021 to May 29, 2021 (two months total). The total increase for the two-month extension is $589,998.20.

III. DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES AND/OR SERVICES

The Office of Defense Programs (DP) has the responsibility for ensuring the reliability of the nation's nuclear weapons stockpile by maintaining and enhancing its safety and security for a continued effective deterrent, without underground nuclear testing. DP’s stockpile stewardship and management program ensures that all weapons in the stockpile remain safe, secure, and reliable. One of the major subprograms within DP is the Life Extension Program (LEP), which extends the lifetime of the nation's nuclear stockpile enabling the stockpile and the nuclear security enterprise to respond to threats of the 21st century without developing new weapon systems.

NA-18, within DP, requires technical, analytical, and liaison support for implementing systems engineering functions and activities. Support is needed in areas such as requirements management, analyses and studies that support informed decision making, verification and validation activities, configuration management, assessments and reviews, systems engineering process development and implementation, as well as systems engineering support to specific programs.

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IV. LIMITED SOURCES AUTHORITY

The authority permitting limited sources as implemented by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 8.405-6 (a)(1)(i)(C) – In the interest of economy and efficiency, the work is a logical follow-on to Task Order DE-DT0014080, which was placed in accordance with FSS procedures and was not issued under sole source or limited sources procedures.

V. JUSTIFICATION FOR USING THE LIMITED SOURCES AUTHORITY

NNSA issued a Request for Quotations (RFQ) to the TEPS2 holders on August 8, 2017.

NNSA awarded a Task Order to TechSource in accordance with the terms of the RFQ.

The Task Order was placed in accordance with the applicable Federal Supply Schedule ordering procedures and was competed amongst all TEPS2 BPA Holders. TechSource currently provides technical, analytical, and liaison support for implementing systems engineering functions and activities under Task Order DE- DT0014080.

TechSource’s Task Order DE-DT0014080 expires on March 29, 2021, and NA-18 requires continued support. Extending DE-DT0014080 is the most economic and efficient method to obtain the required technical support services because TechSource is familiar with and is currently supporting requirements management, analyses and studies that support informed decision making, verification and validation activities, configuration management, assessments and reviews, systems engineering process development and implementation, as well as systems engineering support to specific programs.

Issuing a new Task Order to another contractor for two-months would require additional time and costs which would not be in the interest of economy and efficiency. This modification is a logical follow-on in that it is a continuation of the work scope TechSource currently performs under Task Order DE-DT0014080.

VI. CONTRACTING OFFICER DETERMINATION OF BEST VALUE

The contracting officer has determined after considering the level of effort and the mix of skills available for the tasks needed, that the proposed action represents a reasonable, realistic total price and will be the best value for the Program consistent with FAR 8.404(d). The Contracting Officer compared TechSource’s proposed price of the extension to the Independent Government Cost Estimate. TechSource proposed a 10% discount to their GSA Schedule rates, consistent with their discounts from the Base and Option Periods. The Contracting Officer determined the price of the extension to be fair and reasonable.

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VII. MARKET RESEARCH

Additional market research was not conducted for this action because the Government intends to compete a follow-on requirement for additional technical support services for NA-18 under the DOE/NNSA TEPS2 BPA and expects to make award by May 28, 2021.

VIII. OTHER FACTS

None

IX. STEPS TO FOSTER COMPETITION

NNSA will release a competitive solicitation to recompete the services amongst the TEPS 2 BPA holders by March 31, 2021.

X. CERTIFICATIONS

Acquisition Initiator/Technical Representative:

I certify that the facts and representations under my cognizance, which are included in this justification and which form a basis for this justification, are complete and accurate.

03/02/2021 Signature Date

Contracting Officer:

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

02/25/2021

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Competition Advocate:

I have reviewed this justification and find it to be accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. Since this does not exceed $15M, this review serves as approval.

03/08/2021