MBRV-11 JandA 22-0023-Redacted_Approved for Release.pdf

Approved for Public Release 22-MDA-11289 (21 Oct 22)

5. Statutory Authority Permitting Other than Full and Open Competition (FAR 6.303- 2(b)(4)).

The statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition is 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(iii), only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

6. Demonstration of Contractor’s Unique Qualifications or the Nature of the Acquisition Requires use of the Authority Cited (FAR 6.303-2(b)(5)).

NGSC is the only contractor with a low risk design approach that can meet the MBRV-11 requirements without unacceptable delays in fulfilling the agency’s requirement.

Next Generation Interceptor (NGI) is the replacement for the current Ground Based Interceptor (GBI) Inventory. The Government is developing the NGI in an expedited manner to counter evolving missile threats around the world. The MBRV-11 is needed to test the NGI. Per IMTP 23.1, the BETD for the first MBRV-11 mission is 2Q FY2027. However, the MDA requested TC work towards a target availability date of 3Q FY2026 in order to support acceleration of the NGI flight test program. With acquisition and development timelines, modification of an existing MBRV is the only known method of developing MBRV-11 by the required need date.

NGSC’s MBRV-11 development approach involves the modification of the current subscale MBRV and utilize approximately 80% of the existing design. This approach leverages common components and architectures, with significant reuse of the existing T4 Subscale Front End (FE) design as well as use of previous kit design efforts performed under the Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile/ Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (IRBM/ICBM) Contract. The T4 Subscale FE design successfully completed Critical Design Review (CDR) and is currently in production. The associated kit design completed an Integrated Baseline Review (IBR), internal Architecture Review (AR), and Systems Requirements Review (SRR). The previous design activities under the T4 Subscale and IRBM/ICBM Contracts provide existing architectures, detailed analyses, lessons learned, and cost/schedule savings opportunities to apply towards development of the

MBRV-11.

7. Description of Market Research Conducted (FAR 6.303-2(b)(6), (8) and (10)).

Market research was conducted through a combined Request for Information and Notice of Intent (RFI/NOI). The RFI/NOI was published in SAM.gov on June 13, 2022 with a response due date of July 13, 2022. Three responses were received from industry.

Aside from NGSC, the other two companies were found to have moderate to high risk approaches based on market research. The first company is technically capable of performing the requirements. However, their approach created a Moderate Technical Risk. This company also had a High Risk for schedule and meeting the Government need date. Lastly, its cost risk is Moderate. The second company demonstrated that they have some technical capability, but the technical approach is High Risk. This company’s schedule was also High Risk and unlikely to meet the Government’s need date. This company’s cost risk is also High.

The market research found that NGSC is the only responsible source able to fill the Agency’s requirements without undue delay to the mission as discussed in Section 6 above.

8. Determination of Fair and Reasonable Cost (FAR 6.303-2(b) (7)).

In accordance with FAR 15.402, the PCO shall ensure that all supplies and services ordered under the T4 Subscale Contract are acquired at a fair and reasonable price. NGSC will submit a formal proposal addressing all requirements within the Request for Proposal. TCS will conduct a thorough evaluation of NGSC’s proposed cost/price and technical approach for this MBRV-11 effort. Certified cost or pricing data and sufficient information to support accuracy and reliability of the estimate shall be required in the proposal.

NGSC’s proposal will be reviewed by experienced technical analysts and contracting personnel with the assistance of necessary field pricing support from Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) and Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA). The cost and price analyses will concentrate on completeness, realism, reasonableness, allowability, and allocability. Rates and factors will be verified through the DCMA and DCAA activities, as well as any unusual or proposed deviations from NGSC’s approved Disclosure Statement and standard accounting practices. To the maximum extent possible, historical data from TC Contracts will be used as part of the analyses. The PCO will utilize a combination of the cost and price analyses and the technical evaluation, as well as the certified Independent Government Cost Estimate as the basis for negotiating a fair and reasonable price.

9. Any Other Facts Supporting the Use of Other Than Full and Open Competition (FAR Part 6.303-2(b)(9).).

A Full and Open Competition would require a longer acquisition timeframe, potentially 18 months, which includes acquisition strategy coordination/approval, request for proposal development, proposal receipt, technical evaluations, and approval for award. This would delay the start of the development process and would prevent meeting the Government’s MBRV-11 delivery and BETD need dates in support of the MDS test program.

10. Actions Taken to Remove Barriers to Competition (FAR 6.303-2(b)(11)).

Based on paragraphs above and after the requirements for these efforts are completed, TC’s Future Acquisitions Division will focus on the delivery of new enhanced target solutions and services to counter threats for the 2030 and beyond timeframe. To promote competition, TC will continue to implement its Strategic and Tactical market research program to inform industry of possible future requirements as well as for TC to determine Industry capabilities.