Cyber_Logical_Follow-on_JA.docx

MCINCR-RCO-JA-18008

UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS

MARINE CORPS INSTALLATIONS NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION

MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO

3250 CATLIN AVENUE

QUANTICO VIRGINIA 22134 5001

IN REPLY REFER TO:

MCINCR-RCO-JA-18008

JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL FOR

LIMITED SOURCES JUSTIFICATION

Upon the basis of the following justification, I as the Contracting Officer, hereby approve issuance of the contractual action described herein based upon the statutory exception(s) to the fair opportunity process pursuant to the authority of Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Program (Title 40 USC 501, Services for Executive Agencies) and in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 8.405-6 Logical Follow-On Justification and Approval.

1. Identification of Agency and Contracting Activity

The Marine Corps Installations, National Capital Region - Regional Contracting Office (MCINCR- RCO), 2010 Henderson Road, Quantico, Virginia 22134.

2. Nature and Description of Action

Approval is requested to procure the continuous requirement for technical, analytical, and engineering support for the Capabilities Development Directorate (CDD) Information Warfare Integration Division (IWID) under a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) contract. The contractor for this effort is Vickers & Nolan Enterprises, LLC 30 Tech Parkway, Suite 103, Stafford, VA 22556. The resulting contract will have a nine (9) month base period of performance with three (3) one month option periods if necessary.

3. Description of Supplies/Services

The mission of MCCDC, Quantico VA, is to develop fully integrated Marine Corps Warfighting Capabilities; including doctrine, organization, training, materiel, leadership, personnel, facilities – policy (DOTMLPF-P), to enable the Marine Corps to field combat-ready forces. IWID serves as CDD’s integration and execution authority for all Marine Corps warfighting development activities associated with Joint Capability Area (JCA) 6 (NetCentric), Cyberspace, and Electronic Warfare. IWID coordinates with the operating forces, supporting establishment, and mission partners in order to identify, prioritize, and integrate expeditionary Joint Capability Area (JCA) 6 (NetCentric), Cyber, and Electronic Warfare capability solutions across the pillars of DOTMLPF-P, battlespace functions and joint requirements. Below are a list of the requirements:

A. Conduct capability gap analysis (up to TS-SCI level as required) in order to identify USMC JCA 6 (NetCentric), DCO, DODIN, OCO and MAGTF EW requirements, capability shortfalls, and potential non-material and material solutions.

B. Draft Joint Capability Integration and Development System (JCIDS) documentation (up to TS-SCI level as required) such as Initial Capability Documents (ICDs), CDDs, Capability Production Document (CPDs) or DOTMLPF Change Recommendations (DCRs) based upon emergent needs, approved gap analysis, identified capability shortfalls, and recommended materiel and/or non-materiel solution(s) as related to current and future USMC JCA 6 (NetCentric), DCO, DODIN, OCO and MAGTF EW capabilities.

C. Coordinate (up to TS-SCI level as required) meetings, record minutes, consolidate and adjudicate comments for all JCA 6 (NetCentric), DCO, DODIN, OCO and MAGTF EW Capability Based Assessments (CBAs) in conjunction other CDD integration divisions, the Operating Forces and the Supporting Establishment.

D. Attend and participate locally and at various Continental U. S. (CONUS) locations (e.g. Camp Pendleton, CA, Camp Lejeune, NC, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma, CA, and Point Mugu, CA) in meetings, planning sessions, and conferences in order to maintain cognizance and be able to state Government positions for JCA 6 (NetCentric), DCO, DODIN, OCO and MAGTF EW DOTMLPF capability development and requirements.

E. Provide comment to Universal Needs Statements (UNS), Urgent Universal Need Statements (U-UNS) and Joint Urgent Operational Needs (JUON) and shall coordinate with the Operating Forces, Marine Corps Systems Command and other Supporting Establishment entities in order to gather and consolidate comments and feedback.

F. Assist with validation and incorporate comments on Marine Corps, Joint, and Coalition doctrine and concepts in accordance with the Marine Corps Doctrine Development and Publication Process and other DoD or Service mandated guidelines in order to ensure JCA 6 (NetCentric), DCO, DODIN, OCO and MAGTF EW -related practices, concepts, and methodologies are addressed, adhered to, and accurately presented. In addition, the Contractor shall assist with revisions and development of Marine Corps Doctrine, Joint Doctrine, and Coalition Doctrine.

G. Provide research and analysis of Table of Organization/Equipment Change Requests (TOECR) to increase or decrease Authorized Acquisition Objectives (AAO) and update End Item Exit Dates (EIED) in order to manage JCA 6 (NetCentric), DCO, DODIN, OCO and MAGTF EW related Table of Authorized Material Control Numbers (TAMCN) in the Total Force Management System (TFSMS).

H. Coordinate with Capabilities Integration Officers (CIOs) to identify necessary JCA 6 (NetCentric), DCO, DODIN, OCO, and MAGTF EW program information updates. In turn, the Contractor shall update Programs of Record information papers, briefings, and other presentations.

I. Provide research and analysis on assigned JCA 6 (NetCentric), DCO, DODIN, OCO, and MAGTF EW Science & Technology requirements and prepare documentation for government decision to update the United States Marine Corps (USMC) Science & Technology Campaign Plan.

The base period of performance for this proposed bridge contract is from 28 March 2018 to 27 December 2018, with three (3) one (1) month option periods concluding on 27 March 2019. The estimated value is $567,387.00 for the base period and $189,129.00 for the 3 month option period for an overall estimated dollar value of $756,516.00.

4. Authority Permitting Other Than Full and Open Competition

The authority permitting other than full and open competition is FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(C) Limited Sources. In the interest of the economy and efficiency, the new work is a logical follow-on to an original Federal Supply Schedule order, and the original order was placed in accordance with the applicable Federal Supply Schedule ordering procedures

5. Rationale Justifying Use of Cited Statutory Authority.

Due to the highly specialized nature of the services, Vickers & Nolan Enterprises is the only source capable of providing the services at the level of quality required without a transition period. There is significant performance risk if awarded to another contractor without a proper transition period between contractors. The lack of a transition period does not allow a new contractor time to grasp the significant learning curve associated with the requirement. A change in vendor would negatively impact IWID’s participation in the POM-21 USMC Capability Based Assessment, which starts early third quarter FY18. In consideration of these facts awarding to Vickers & Nolan Enterprises represents the best option to the Government reducing performance risk and representing a cost savings based on Vickers & Nolan Enterprise’s familiarity with the requirement. The original requirement, contract # M00264-15-F-0131, was competitively awarded IAW the applicable Federal Supply Schedule procedures to Vickers & Nolan Enterprises and was not issued on a sole source basis.

The most recent contract in support of this requirement was under M00264-15-F-0131 set aside and competed amongst small business. The requirement was competitively awarded to Vickers & Nolan Enterprises on 28 September 2015 and would eventually result in an overall 30-month period of performance valued at $1,853,598.00. The contract with Vickers & Nolan Enterprises filled a gap in services after the CDD BPA expired 10 August 2015 a follow-on vehicle was unable to be awarded due to delays in the review and approval process of the Procurement Request package.

It is the Government’s intent to have the CDD Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) long term contract vehicle in place by no later than 15 August 2018. Thus, it is in the best interest of the Government and Vickers & Nolan Enterprises, LLC, a service-disabled veteran-owned small business, to not compete a 9-month requirement. The Government will do a logical follow-on direct award to Vickers & Nolan Enterprises for a period of 9-months with 3 additional 1-month options should award of the CDD IDIQ be delayed. Vickers & Nolan Enterprise’s GSA pricing will be utilized and shall include preferred customer pricing and discounts requested by the Government.

6. Description of Market Research Conducted Among Schedule Holders

No offer will be solicited from other sources for the reasons described herein. Notices required in FAR Part 5 are not required for FAR 8.4 procurements. Due to the unique and extensive experience by Vickers & Nolan Enterprises with the technical expertise and knowledge of the Joint Capabilities Integration Development System (JCIDs) process, no other Contractor can reasonably complete the efforts required without extensive duplication of effort and unacceptable delays to the Government. The Contracting Officer determined that limiting sources to the current contractor in accordance with FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(C) is necessary to avoid further delay of already pending actions and increased risk of additional incurred cost to the contract.

7. Determination of Fair and Reasonable Cost

Vickers & Nolan Enterprise’s pricing under M00264-15-F-0131 has been determined fair and reasonable based on competitive procedures. The procurement was originally competed via GSA e-buy under solicitation M00264-15-T-1091. Vickers & Nolan Enterprises submitted a quote in response to M00264-15-T-1091 and utilized pricing under their GSA Schedule GS02F0087Y. The contracting officer used adequate price competition among GSA schedule holders was used to determine pricing fair and reasonable.

The Contracting Officer will ensure that all pricing is at or below the established GSA pricing and may seek additional discounts before placing an order. Therefore, it is the Contracting Officer’s determination that the anticipated cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable and that the order represents the best value.

7. Actions Taken to Remove Barriers to Future Competition

These support services will be competed under the CDD IDIQ providing fair opportunity to the awardees. The estimated end date for the pending contract will be December 2018 (exclusive of options) while the targeted award date for the follow-on task order is November 2018. Options to this contract may be exercised to ensure a 30 day transition. This contract will provide adequate time for the Government to successfully complete the POM-21 USMC Capability Based Assessment.

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