JA 6 302-1

Technical Documentation

J&A Number 07-234C P-8A Studies J&A Template: One Source v1E

Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition

6.302-1 Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

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T1. J&A Description:

J&A Number: 07-234C Acquisition Name: P-8A Studies T2. Technical Point of Contact:

WHAT is being acquired?

T3. Concisely describe the nature of this acquisition: This acquisition is for the procurement of engineering, logistics, prototyping, production, installation, testing, analyses investigations, trade studies and/or capability demonstrations, design improvements, technology insertions, obsolescence, and product improvements for reliability (includes potential P-8A International Participation and Cost as an Independent Variable requirements) services and supplies associated with the P-8A Program. These orders supplement the P-8A System Development and Demonstration (SDD) contract that was awarded on 14 June 2004 (J&A No. AIR 23057) and is in line with the P-8A Acquisition Plan 290-02-01 Revision 3 that was approved on 19 August 2005.

T4. The estimated total dollar amount, including options, of this action is: $55,000,000 T5. This J&A approves the following type of action(s): (Coordinate with PCO)

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Single action

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Class of actions. If this is a Class J&A, it covers actions through FY 2010.

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T6. Specifically the below supplies or services are covered under this justification (including options):

The quantities identified below are estimated and may be adjusted to reflect other such quantities as may be authorized and appropriated by Congress.

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T7. This requirement will be funded with the following appropriations (appn):

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WHO? Who Is the only source?

T8. The Boeing Company is the only source that can provide the above supplies or services and no other supplies or services will satisfy the program’s requirements.

WHY is the source above the only one that can fulfill the requirement?

In accordance with Title 10 U.S.C 2304(c)(1) as cited in FAR 6.302-1, “Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.”

T9. Only the specified source can provide the above described supplies or services due to:

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Insufficient Technical Data and / or Rights The Government does not possess adequate data and / or the rights necessary to competitively award this requirement.

· Explain why the technical data is necessary for this acquisition:

· Does the Government possess all the technical data required to competitively award this requirement?

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Yes

· If Yes, explain why the Government does not possess sufficient data rights for the competition of this requirement:

· If Yes, could the necessary rights to the data be purchased?

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Yes, the necessary rights could be purchased for an estimated $ .

This amount was determined by .

This amount is economically unfeasible due to

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No, explain;

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No

· If No, explain why the Government does not posses sufficient technical data to competitively award this requirement.

· If No, could the necessary technical data and rights be purchased?

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Yes, the necessary Data and Rights could be purchased for $ .

This amount was determined by .

This amount is economically unfeasible due to

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No, explain; .

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Special Tooling Only the referenced source has access to special tooling which is necessary to fulfill this requirement.

· Explain why the special tooling is necessary for this acquisition:

· Could the necessary special tooling be purchased?

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Yes, the necessary tooling could be purchased for an estimated

This amount was determined by .

This amount is economically unfeasible due to

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No, explain; .

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Substantial Duplication of cost (for follow-on actions only) The above source is deemed to be the only source available because an award to a source other than the original provider would result in a substantial duplication of cost which would not be recovered through competition.

· An estimated $2,354,320,215.50 worth of work would be duplicated

· Explain in detail how this amount was determined The amount is equivalent to the current funded value of the P-8A SDD contract.

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Unacceptable delay of work (for follow-on actions only) The above source is deemed to be the only source available because an award to a source other than the original provider would result in an unacceptable delay in fulfilling the Government’s requirements.

· Going to another source would create a delay of approximately Four Years

· Explain in detail how this delay estimate was determined If this effort were to be competed, it would take approximately four years for another contractor to advance to the current development phase of the P-8A Program.

· Explain in detail how the Government would be unable to meet its requirements by this delay Award to any source other than The Boeing Company would result in significant schedule delays preventing the Navy from meeting the required P-8A Initial Operational Capability (IOC) date.

· Describe the specified source’s ability to provide the needed supplies / services within the necessary timeframe.

The Boeing Company is the only known responsible source that possesses the requisite knowledge of the aircraft and weapon system design, operation, and maintenance to satisfy the Navy's IOC timeline.

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Other

· Be specific and delineate why only the stated source can provide the above supplies or services.

HOW? / Background Further required information

T10. Is there a supporting acquisition planning document for this program?

Yes

· If Yes, is the supporting acquisition planning document current?

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Yes, it is current as of 19 August 2005

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No, explain;

· If Yes, is this J&A consistent with the content of the supporting acquisition planning document, including MOPAS?

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Yes, it is consistent.

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No, explain;

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No

· If No, why is there not a supporting acquisition planning document?

A supporting acquisition planning document is not required in accordance with DFARS FORMDROPDOWN

Other, explain;

T11. Market Research and / or Survey.(Required Pre-Solicitation notices do NOT satisfy this requirement)

Performed

· Describe the research and / or survey that was conducted:

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Not Performed

· No market research or survey was conducted due to: Given that only one qualified source exists to meet the Navy's requirement, no market research was conducted. In accordance with FAR 5.201, a synopsis will be issued for each BOA order. Award will not be made until the synopsis time requirement in FAR 5.203 has passed and any responses to the synopsis have been reviewed. Any parties interested in subcontracting opportunities will be referred to The Boeing Company's Subcontracting Manager.

T12. Follow-on Information: (Required for all actions)

· Will this requirement be acquired again?

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Yes

· If Yes, what is being done to remove barriers to competition?

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Nothing, explain: A best value limited competition was conducted for the P-8A SDD contract. On 14 June 2004, The Boeing Company was awarded the SDD contract and thus is the only unique, sole-source provider for this effort.

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· If Yes, Will it be competed in the future?

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No, explain: The Boeing Company is the sole designer, developer, integrator, manufacturer, and supplier of this effort. Award to any other source other than The Boeing Company would result in significant schedule delays and substantial duplication of costs that would not be recovered through competition.

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Yes on (when)

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No, this is a one time buy.

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No, this a final buy.

· Is this for a follow-on requirement?

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Yes

· If Yes, Is the previous J&A attached?

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Yes

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No, explain:

No

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Technical Certification

I certify that the facts and representations included in sections T1 through T12 and the supporting acquisition planning documentation are accurate and complete.

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Name: Title:

Contracting Officer Certification

(If the total dollar value of the justification is less than $550K, this certification constitutes the approval.)

To the best of my knowledge and belief I certify the accuracy and completeness of this justification including the attached Technical Documentation and supporting acquisition planning documentation.

Name: Title: Code: Phone:

Counsel

Based upon the certification contained herein, this justification is legally sufficient.

Approved

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