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Field processing Engineering and operational support services Training material development and maintenance Trainer design and operational support Spares and integrated logistics support Missile and support equipment repair Flight test analysis and range support Safety assurance Flight test planning and flight test data acquisition and processing (D5 only) Development, production and installation of Special

Projects Alterations (SPALTs), POLARIS Missile Facility (POMF) Alteration Documents (PADs), and Support Equipment Requirements (SERs)

Production of an alternate release assembly (ARA) TRIDENT Strategic Weapon System (SWS) missile training Technical services in support of the D5 ballast system and test instrumentation mast program Technical services in support of all requirements associated with C4 related to asset dispositions and disposal

Technical services in support of the Mk5 warhead replacement effort

Technical services supporting development of technology options for future combined Navy/Air Force efforts

Other P&DSS Contract Requirements

In addition to TRIDENT II (D5) and TRIDENT I (C4) missile subsystem requirements, SSP requires that the Contractor complete flight test data acquisition and analysis for the Air Force and the Missile Defense Agency.

Funding Profile

The below table details the estimated dollar value and appropriations for this effort. In addition to the items detailed above, the values below include a separate contract with a cost of approximately $15 million for Long Lead Material (LLM). SSP anticipates the LLM contract award in June 2014 for the FY15 P&DSS follow-on procurement. Furthermore, the values below include option items identified in Attachment A, such as equivalent unit item hardware, additional reassemblies and disassemblies, and motor qualifications, and an option to increase Deployed Systems Support.

Table 1: FY14 P&DSS Contract Funding Profile

Appropriation FY13 FY14 Total

RDT&E $18,619,108 $18,619,108

OPN $4,965,000 $4,965,000

O&MN $59,199,241 $59,199,241

WPN $8,530,000 $705,858,255 $714,388,255

Total U.S. $8,530,000 $788,641,604 $797,171,604 United Kingdom $49,694,000 $49,694,000 Contract Total $8,530,000 $838,335,604 $846,865,604

4. STATUTORY AUTHORITY PERMITTING OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN

COMPETITION

The statutory authority for this effort is 10 U.S.C. 2304 (c)(1). There is only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

5. RATIONALE JUSTIFYING USE OF CITED STATUTORY AUTHORITY

SSP’s requirements for the missile system and program capabilities as well as flight test data support are available from only one responsible source. Only LMSSC has the capabilities, facilities, and expertise required for the P&DSS effort. Therefore, SSP intends to contract with LMSSC in accordance with FAR 6.302-1 and l0 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1). The following provides further background and details that contribute to the decision to contract with LMSSC, including cost and schedule impacts of contracting with an alternative source.

Requirement for TRIDENT Missile System and Program Capabilities

The P&DSS contracts require a contractor capable of assuming true cradle to grave responsibility for the TRIDENT II (D5) missile system. The contractor must provide: design and development services; long-term production; logistics support, including spares and repairs; training; operation of the missile assembly facilities; engineering support for fleet and field problems; flight and surveillance test programs; and ultimate retirement and disposal of assets. The program relies on a “factory in the field” concept wherein all operations, including missile assembly at the Government facilities, are under the control of the Contractor until the assembled missile is delivered to the Navy. This cradle to grave responsibility is part of SSP’s overall strategy to ensure comprehensive risk management, quality, and an exceptional track record for program success.

Only LMSSC has the unique facilities, tooling, and equipment necessary for production and ongoing engineering and logistics support of the program. It is the only contractor possessing the depth and breadth of expertise and capabilities relative to the range of tasks required of the P&DSS contract. Additionally, LMSSC possesses personnel with the required engineering and technical proficiencies uniquely required to successfully perform the scope of this contract.

LMSSC has gained and honed its capabilities over its long history with the TRIDENT program. The contractor developed and produced the TRIDENT I (C4) missile system and continues to serve as the primary contractor providing logistical support for ongoing disposition and disposal of TRIDENT I (C4) program assets. LMSSC developed the TRIDENT II (D5) missile system in the 1980s and continues to produce it today. As the TRIDENT missile system prime contractor, LMSSC has been intimately involved with the program from its inception, and has developed a technology base and manufacturing capability uniquely suited for the support of TRIDENT. The contractor has gained the necessary "know-how" needed to provide continuing program technical support. It is the only contractor with the facilities, tooling, and test equipment for production and support of C4 and D5 missiles. In summary, the Government has made a substantial investment with LMSSC in the development and production of C4 and D5 missiles.

Therefore, LMSSC is the only source qualified to furnish the

TRIDENT hardware without critically delaying and jeopardizing the missile programs. In FY84, the actual time and cost required to establish TRIDENT II facilities; production, repair, and maintenance capabilities; and requisite technical expertise was six years and $680 million (then year $). Given this experience, an alternate source would require at least six years to establish a sufficient level of the production, repair, and maintenance capabilities and the technical expertise to support the TRIDENT II systems. Escalating FY84 actual costs by two percent annually, an investment of $1.2 billion would be required by the government to replicate at other sources the missile system support capabilities required for this contract.

Requirement for Flight Test Data Capabilities

The P&DSS contract requires Flight Test Data Acquisition

System Support for both the Air Force test and the Missile Defense Agency’s (MDA) Broad Ocean Area (BOA) tests as critical back-up sensors support on an as-needed basis. This effort supports the Air Force Minuteman Program’s objective of accomplishing its extended range flight test requirement, and MDA’s need to maintain its missile defense development milestones.

LMSSC is the only contractor that has existing hardware, software, and experts readily available to support this effort.

The contractor has developed Navy-unique instrumentation for the mobile application. It has experienced experts who can provide immediate support to minimize schedule delays. Utilizing Navy capability with LMSSC’s support is considered the vital and most cost effective option to support Air Force and MDA flight test data acquisition system support needs.

In the late 1990s, the actual time and cost to develop and deploy Navy-unique instrumentation was five years and $30 million. Given this data, development of this capability (hardware, software, and operation expertise) at an alternate source would require at least five years and an additional cost in excess of $40 million. This would result in a significant cost increase to the Government, a severe extended schedule delay to the Air Force and the MDA, and unexpected programmatic impacts.

Benefit to the Government of Contracting with LMSSC

In summary, the above information shows that it is in the best interest of the Government to contract with LMSSC for the FY14 P&DSS contract. The cost, delay, and risk associated with obtaining competition through qualification of an alternative source far outweigh any price or quality benefits that can be reasonably anticipated from a competition.

6. DESCRIPTION OF EFFORTS MADE TO SOLICIT OFFERS FROM AS MANY

OFFERORS AS PRACTICABLE

SSP posted a pre-award synopsis in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation to Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOps) on 7 March 2013. SSP did not receive any inquiries of interest.

7. DETERMINATION OF FAIR AND REASONABLE COST

The FY14 TRIDENT II (D5) P&DSS contract will be a combination fixed price incentive and cost reimbursable incentive contract with incentives on cost and performance. The mature production effort will be negotiated as Fixed Price Incentive (FPI) at a 50/50 cost share with a ceiling price that accurately reflects confidence in cost estimates and the level of risk assumed by the contractor. We believe this contracting approach will motivate the contractor to find year-to-year price improvements while limiting the Government’s cost risk in an overrun situation.

Additionally, the Contracting Officer will utilize various methods and analyses to determine that the cost to the Government for the supplies and services covered by this J&A will be fair and reasonable. These include but are not limited to thorough technical analysis of hours by Government subject matter experts, DCAA audits of the proposal, the use of DCMA negotiated FPRAs and/or FPRRs, and cost and price analyses.

Additionally, cost analyses, to include DCAA assist audits, are performed for all major subcontractors over the certified cost and pricing data threshold. For subcontractors under the certified cost and pricing data threshold, various methods including but not limited to competitive pricing, commercial pricing comparisons, historical pricing reviews, and price analyses are utilized to determine fair and reasonable cost.

8. ACTIONS TO REMOVE BARRIERS TO FUTURE COMPETITION

Strategic Systems Programs will continue to monitor the market in an attempt to identify potential sources of these supplies and services for future requirements, while analyzing any potential impact to cost, schedule and program risk. Additionally the prime contractor for this effort will continue to utilize competition and commercial item procurement when possible for component parts.

Attachment A

SUMMARY OF FY14 TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

LMSSC shall be responsible for providing the following supplies in support of Missile Branch (SP-27), Training Branch (SP-205) and Reentry Branch (SP-28) of Strategic Systems Programs.

Item 0001 – Production

LMSSC shall provide the following:

Description

FY 14 US

Quantities

D5 missile body assemblies, including necessary SWFLANT and SWFPAC facility processing support

D5 Missile Inverters 24 D5 Active Inert Missile (AIM) missile body sections 2 D5 Test Missile Kits (kits and pods) 14 D5 reentry body SPALT kits 8 D5 production continuity, life-of-type, and schedule protection hardware; re-qualifications; and spares including pipeline support and on-board repair parts

Various

Mk4A Alternate Release Assemblies (ARAs) 171

Mk4A ARA simulator plates 26

Mk5 ARA cover plate assemblies 135

Mk4 ARA Government-Owned Equipment (GOE) spares 41

Mk4 release assembly ARA 2

Item 0006 – Development, Qualification, Production, and Kit Hardware for Strategic Systems Programs Alterations (SPALTs), POMF Alteration Document (PADs), Support Equipment Requirement (SER) Proposals and Nuclear Weapons Retrofit Orders (NWROs)

LMSSC shall provide development, qualification, documentation, proofing, manufacturing, kit production and initial spares for SPALTS, PADs, SERs and NWROs authorized by the Government during FY14.

Item 0008 – Reentry Test Flight Hardware Production

LMSSC shall deliver Extended Navy Test Bed (ENTB) Reentry Body Assembly Radiation Hardened Power Personal Computer (RHPPC) Avionics Computers and Small Reentry Inertial Measurement Unit (SRIMU) hardware, and complete associated integration activities.

Item 0010 – System Support Completion

LMSSC shall deliver the following:

Installation of support equipment and repair support (including support hardware)

Facility projects, including modifications, installations and repairs

Inspection, test, repair as necessary (ITRAN);

recertification; and reentry body restoration of hardware items inducted during FY14

Service life evaluation testing of D5 items identified in OD 55468 and inducted during FY14

Support equipment refurbishment and refresh studies

Induction and recertification of Low Voltage Initiators and Thruster Cartridge Assemblies

Strategic Weapons Facilities system purchases and portable device tech refresh

Item 0011 – System Support Completion/Support Equipment

LMSSC shall complete the following:

Maintain stock levels of and provide capability spares and repair parts for the missile system at all required use locations

Provide support equipment for post-activation and complete support equipment refresh alteration

Complete studies pertaining to second stage motor investigation, D5 program extension, and spares recoverability rates

Complete motor storage capability and Fleet Ballistic Missile facility support projects

Item 0012 – Shipboard Support Equipment

LMSSC shall deliver support equipment hardware and software, and complete trend plots and Missile Test and Readiness Equipment refresh.

Item 0013 – TRIDENT Reentry Systems Application Program (RSAP) (Option)

During FY14, LMSSC shall conduct the following:

Provide program management, systems engineering, and program integration for RSAP

Lead and coordinate the replacement materials flight test experiments

Continue the development of the boost shock module, thermocouple plug, and aeroshell bonding process

Provide thermal protection system material arc jet testing, analysis, and evaluation support

Provide program management and systems engineering support for initiating Advanced Concepts potential future ideas and concepts

Assist in coordination, integration and execution of flight sciences analytical skills maintenance and knowledge-base transfer

Item 0017 – D5 Life Extension (D5LE) Missile Electronics SPALT

LMSSC shall provide D5LE development program support and deliver:

Flight test planning and flight readiness review preparation and support

Test equipment build and integration in support of current injection testing

Radiation test console proofing

Design compliance reports

Flight Control and Interlocks package above ground testing requirements and special safety study preparation

Proofing test missile (PTM) centrifuge and regression testing, deviations, and product certifications

Fleet and shore-based documentation

Item 0018 – Reentry Production Sustainment

During FY14, LMSSC shall conduct a Small Reentry Inertial Measurement Unit (SRIMU) technology refresh to document parts obsolescence and a finer characterization of the SRIMU hardware.

LMSSC shall conduct projects pertaining to: Hardware in the Loop (HWIL) Visualization Tool, Navigation Robustness Trade Study, MOD-2 SPALT, D5LE and Mk4A Production.

Item 0019 – TRIDENT Fleet Training (US)

During FY14, LMSSC shall provide the technical services to support trainer operation and training material maintenance for the TRIDENT Strategic Weapons System Missile Training System located at TRIDENT training facilities in Bangor, WA and Kings Bay, GA.

Item 0021 – Strategic Weapons Systems Training

LMSSC shall provide engineering support, in-tube conversion training, and program coordination.

Item 0022 – Missile Technician Continuum Content

LMSSC shall provide planning and scheduling for development of instructor-led and computer-based training materials.

Item 0023 - Fleet Support

During FY14, LMSSC shall perform field engineering fleet services and SSBN maintenance and modernization technical services.

Item 0027 – Equivalent Unit Effort (Option)

LMSSC shall provide equivalent unit item(s) amounts of production hardware.

Item 0030 – Life Extension (LE) Production

LMSSC shall provide the following LE hardware:

Description FY14 Quantities

Command sequencers 24 Flight controls electronics assemblies (FCEAs) 24 Interlocks 24 LE missile systems circuit card assembly spares Various Power supply module spares Various FCEA mechanical printed wiring board (PWB) shipsets 38 Interlocks mechanical PWB shipsets 32 Command sequencer mechanical PWB shipsets 24 Missile-unique electronics components Various

Item 0033 – Flight Test Data Acquisition System Support (Air Force) (Option)

LMSSC shall provide planning, coordination, engineering and technical services and deliver a data acquisition package for one Air Force flight test.

Item 0034 – Flight Test Data Acquisition System Support (Missile Defense Agency) (Option)

LMSSC shall provide planning, coordination, engineering and technical services and deliver a data acquisition package for one Missile Defense Agency Flight Test.

Item 0035 – Repair Equivalent Units (Option)

LMSSC shall provide equivalent unit item(s) amounts of repair hardware.

Item 0041 – New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) Support Equipment

LMSSC shall provide support equipment to comply with the requirements of the New START. This includes first and second stage motor chocks and bare motor missile bridges.

Item 0042 – Strategic Weapons Facility Atlantic (SWFLANT) Recertification (Option)

LMSSC shall perform two missile reassemblies/disassemblies.

Item 0044 – Strategic Weapons Facility (Pacific) SWFPAC Recertification (Option)

LMSSC shall perform two missile reassemblies/disassemblies.

Item 0048 – United Kingdom ARA System Support

LMSSC shall provide support equipment hardware to support the United Kingdom’s ARA system.

Item 0045 – First Stage Motor Static Fire, Hand Lay Up Insulator (Option)

LMSSC shall build and static fire one hand lay up insulator first stage qualification motor.

Item 0046 – Second Stage Motor Static Fire, Hand Lay Up Insulator (Option)

LMSSC shall build and static fire one hand lay up insulator second stage qualification motor.

Item 0047 – Third Stage Motor Static Fire, Hand Lay Up Insulator (Option)

LMSSC shall build and static fire one hand lay up insulator third stage qualification motor.

Item 0072 – First Stage Qualification Motor, Wound Elastomeric Insulator (Option)

LMSSC shall build and static fire one wound elastometric insulator first stage qualification motor.

Item 0073 – Second Stage Qualification Motor, Wound Elastomeric Insulator (Option)

LMSSC shall build and static fire one wound elastometric insulator second stage qualification motor.

Item 0074 – Second Stage Qualification Motor, Hand Lay-Up (Option)

LMSSC shall build and static fire one hand lay up insulator second stage qualification motor.

Item 0075 – Second Stage Qualification Motor, Wound Elastomeric Insulator (Option)

LMSSC shall build and static fire one wound elastometric insulator second stage qualification motor.

Item 0076 – W78/88-1 Life Extension Program Phase 6.2 Study Support (Option)

During FY14, LMSSC shall provide reentry systems engineering and technical services in support of the W78/88-1 Life Extension Program Phase 6.2 study.

Item 0077 – Navy/Air Force Joint Technology Development (Option)

During FY14, LMSSC shall provide documentation for the program of record in support of future combined Navy/Air Force efforts.