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JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL

FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

Upon the basis of the following justification, I hereby approve the issuance of the contractual aption described below using 6.302-1 pursuant to the authority cited herein.

JUSTIFICAnON

Ii. Identification of Agency and Contracting Activity.

Office of Naval Research

2!. NaturelDescription of Action. This justification and approval authorizes and approves the iSsuance of a modification to contract number NOOOI4-03-C-0413 to continue S&T development efforts initiated and performed under prior funding agreements. The net effect of this action is to r~ise the contract ceiling commensurate with the recently approved period of performance extension and continue development of existing ONR science and technology efforts. The f~llow-on solicitation for operation of the ONR ManTech Shipbuilding Technology Center of Excellence (NOOOI4-09-R-0004) was issued November 7,2008 with responses due on December 2~, 2008. The responses are currently in technical review.

31. Description of Supplies/Services. The proposed effort will provide ongoing science and t~chnology research and development, and associated programmatic support for ONR's Seabasing Future Naval Capability (FNC) program in the area of shipboard internal cargo n!lOvement. Specifically, the four Seabasing research projects currently in mid-phase of execution vthich will continue development in FY09 are:

1. High Rate Vertical/Horizontal Material Movement (HRVHMM)

2. Intra-Connector Material Handling (lCMH)

3. Automated / Semi-Automated Weapons Breakout and Assembly (AWA)

4. Small-to-Large Vessel At-Sea Transfer (STLVAST)

]he estimated value for this FY09 effort is $12,804,193. The effort will provide necessary af;lvances in shipboard internal cargo movement technologies critical to ONR's mission in support of Seabasing, a component of the Navy's Seapower 21.

4. Identification of Statutory Authority. The statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition is Title 10, U.S.c. 2304 (c)(3) as implemented by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1.

5,. Demonstration of Contractor's Unique Qualification.

1[he contractor, a non-profit research institution specializing in shipboard material movement, and t~e contractor-managed National Shipbuilding Research Program (NSRP) Shipbuilding Industry Working Group (SIWG) provides considerable technical and programmatic support of the on gping Office of Naval Research-sponsored (ONR) Seabasing Future Naval Capabilities (FNC) effort. The contractor has been fully engaged in this FNC effort for approximately five years, during which time several technologies have been successfully developed and demonstrated, with t~e completed technology efforts in varying stages of R&D transition.

J&A NUMBER 07-09

6. Description of Efforts to Ensure Other Potential Sources Were Sought. The initial proposal was submitted in response to ONR solicitation number N00014-03-R-0003 with a closing date of ~arch 14,2003 and evaluated in accordance with the criteria set forth in the solicitation.

~dditionally, each of the projects listed in paragraph 3 above were openly competed and afwarded.

~. Determination of Fair and Reasonable Cost. The contracting officer relied on the following iMormation: contractor's cost proposal dated 28 Sept 2008; the information provided by DCAA regarding the contractor's proposed direct labor, fringe benefits, overhead, sector overhead, q&A, and procurement overhead; and the program officer's evaluation of the contractor's cost ~roposal. The above information was consistent with previous proposals and analyses that have tieen reviewed and approved by the contracting officer; and therefore, the contracting officer determined the anticipated cost to the government to be fair and reasonable. Certified cost and ~rricing data has not been requested at this time, but contractor will provide before award. A s.milar process is used by the contractor for every sub-contractor award.

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~. Description of Market Survey. The initial proposal was submitted in response to ONR splicitation number N00014-03-R-0003 with a closing date of March 14,2003 and evaluated in a~cordance with the criteria set forth in the solicitation. All of the projects awarded by the cbntractor were openly competed under various solicitations and evaluated as specified in the sblicitations. The follow-on solicitation for operation of the ONR ManTech Shipbuilding 'technology Center of Excellence (N00014-09-R-0004) was issued November 7,2008 with r~sponses due on December 22,2008. The responses are currently in technical review. This ryquest is a temporary measure to allow work to continue until a contractor is chosen under the cprrent solicitation.

~. Any Other Supporting Facts. The non-ManTech work for others CLIN of the current contract ~as served as the contracting vehicle for ONR's Seabasing Strike-Up/Strike-Down Program for t~e past five years with great success in developing and transitioning key shipboard internal cargo ~ovement technology advances. The action covered by this J&A is in ONR's best interest to epable continued development of existing projects through the period of performance to realize the benefit of invested research funding and technology development gains. All of the Seabasing rflated projects awarded by the contractor were openly competed and evaluated in accordance ~ith the criteria for their specific solicitation.

110. Listing of Interested Sources. See Block 11.

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111. Actions Taken to Remove Barriers to Competition. The initial proposal was submitted in r~sponse to ONR solicitation number N00014-03-R-0003 with a closing date of March 14,2003 and evaluated in accordance with the criteria set forth in the solicitation. The follow-on sblicitation for operation of the ONR ManTech Shipbuilding Technology Center of Excellence o.~FP N00014-09-R-0004) was issued November 7,2008 with responses due on December 22, 2008. The responses are currently in technical review.

112. Statement of Delivery Requirements. Using the established SIWG membership and sppplemented with additional shipbuilding expertise as needed, the contractor will award and rVanage ONR-funded projects in the Automated Weapons Assembly (AWA), Intra-Connector Material Handling (ICMH), and High Rate Vertical/Horizontal Material Movement (HRVHMM) (including ASRS integration) and other product lines andprovide direct technical and programmatic oversight with input from ONR, Navy Program Offices, and technical support organizations. Additionally, the contractor will work with Naval Air Systems Command to

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i~itiate a study to analyze the current process, provide lean recommendations, and document the potential benefits of AWA onboard new carrier designs (Ford Class), Nimitz Class carriers, and r~levant classes of Amphibious Assault Ships. The results will be documented in the form of a }jlenefits analysis. Specific requirements include:

Program Management. The contractor will use in-house resources, key shipbuilding industry personnel, ONR, and other stakeholder personnel to develop and execute technology programs designed to meet the requirements of selected Seabasing Enabling Capabilities. To accomplish this, the contractor will employ a variety of research-related processes as warranted by a particular point in the development timeline. Such processes include, but are not limited to: developing program strategies and jump-start plans;

assembling subject matter expert teams; developing performance specifications and design requirements; publishing solicitations; conducting source selection and/or down-select events as appropriate including the evaluation of proposals, statements of work, or final deliverables as the case may be; provide recommendations for contract negotiations; and once funded, oversee project execution. The contractor will also develop Technology Transition Agreements as required and coordinate science and technology (S&T) project transition to applicable Program Offices.

Project Management and Technical Oversight. The contractor, supplemented by the SIWG and Project Technical Representatives, will manage and provide direct technical oversight for the ONR approved project(s).

Other Technical Support. The contractor will use in-house resources as required and key industry personnel to: (1) participate in STLVAST project reviews; (2) provide SIWG feedback from each project review to ONR; and (3) other mutually agreed to activities.

Contractual Support. The contractor's procurement staff will review proposed project cost proposals, negotiate agreements, and make awards for ONR funded projects.

Total Estimated Dollar Value of the Acquisition Covered by this J&A. The total dollar value is $12,804,193 and broken down by project in the follow table:

~roiect Funding Purpose

HRVHMM

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4,980,871 Continue development of previously awarded Phase II effort through FY09

I~MH

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850,519 Continue development of previously awarded Phase II effort through FY09

AWA 5,568,286 Award Phase II and continue development of technology through FY09

~TLVAST & SUSD Program Mgmt.

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1,404,517 Shipbuilder technical review and feedback of FY09 STLVAST efforts, and technical and programmatic support of ONR's SUSD program through FY09.

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Ij4. Reference to the Approved Acquisition Plan CAP) or Equivalent Documentation.: ManTech Acquisition Plan dated July 11,2005

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'TECHNICAL AND REQUIREMENTS CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY FAR 6.303-2(b)

!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.

!Requirements Cognizance: (Program Officer/Contracting Officer's Technical Representative) iJ ~ \ h~- O~\- , me and Title Code Phone Date

Cognizance: (Division Director or equivalent)

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Date

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APPROVAL BLOCK REQUIRED BY FAR 6.304 (see FAR 6.304 and DFARS 206.304 for Approving Official):

. APPROVED: U~ /

(Signature)

Name and Title: CHARLES R. PAOLETTI

Executive Director for

Acquisition Management

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