N00030_SPJA24-32.pdf

SPJA24-32

Code: SPN

(1) (U) cannot perform the work in the timeline required without major investment in additional integration and production equipment. The Government will not be able to transfer current Government-Furnished Equipment to without incurring a gap in effort because the current incumbent is using it on active government contracts.

(2) (U) white paper does not clearly identify capability to integrate and produce missile bodies with glide bodies.

(3) (U) response did not explain how they are going to produce and integrate the other CPS WS components, such as the WCS and APMs. also fails to mention the ability to build the Army Canister and ability to integrate it with the AUR.

(4) (U) Most importantly, is not capable of performing the CPS system engineering, integration, and production requirements within the established, required mission schedule without a CPS TDP available, which the Government does not expect until at the earliest.

c. (U) The Head of the Contracting Activity waived the requirement to post a new sources sought notice or request for information, as LMS is the only responsible source identified at this time, as discussed in detail above.

7. (U) Determination of Fair and Reasonable Cost. The Contracting Officer has determined the anticipated cost to the Government of the supplies and services covered by this J&A will be fair and reasonable.

8. (U) Actions to Remove Barriers to Future Competition

a. (U) The Government has contracted for delivery of a TDP in that could enable a competitive approach to obtaining future requirements; however, because the program is still in the rapid prototyping phase, it does not intend to compete its near-term requirements. As the CPS program matures, SPC will consider opportunities for competition.

b. (U) SSP will encourage competition at the sub-tier level to the maximum extent possible for the long lead materials and parts with the utilization of commercial item procurement, if possible.

SPJA24-32

Code: SPN

CERTIFICATIONS AND APPROVAL

TECHNICAL/REQUIREMENTS CERTIFICATION

I certify that the facts and representations under my cognizance, which are included in this Justification and its supporting acquisition planning documents, except as noted herein, are complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.

TECHNICAL COGNIZANCE

REQUIREMENTS COGNIZANCE

LEGAL SUFFICIENCY REVIEW

I have determined this Justification is legally sufficient.

CHIEF OF CONTRACTING OFFICE CERTIFICATION

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