15T0336_FBO.pdf

SAP ARPG-Ref-04 30 November 2014

Enclosure 1

NONCOMPETITIVE PROCUREMENT JUSTIFICATION

(Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAPs) Micropurchase Threshold to $150K)

The service or product(s) listed on requisition(s) below is/are precluded from competition for reasons indicated below.

There are no suitable substitutes available.

Restricted to the following source. Provide original manufacturer’s name. (If a sole source manufacturer distributes via dealers, ALSO provide dealer information.)

Manufacturer: Phototron Manufacturer’s Dealer/Rep: Motion Engineering Company

Description of the product or services required, the estimated cost, and required delivery date (products) or Period of Performance (services). This is for the purchase of two Fastcam SA-1.1 Range Version 1024x1024 and 5400 frames per second high speed cameras compatible with the existing system, RDD is 093015. Market research was performed for N00164-14-C-WR89 and determined the best replacement camera.

Specific characteristics of the material or service that limit the availability to a sole source (unique features; function of the item;

unique capabilities; facilities or special equipment; etc.). Describe in detail why only this suggested source can furnish the requirements to the exclusion of other sources.

OTA performs approximately 200 assessments for PMA-272 annually. Eighty-two of the last 115 jobs to date this FY were performed with multiple linked cameras to capture different events. Often, schedule drives that this occurs simultaneously in different locations.

If a camera was purchased that was not compatible with Photron operations, it would require additional control and data acquisition and additional operator review. This would require double the time of assessment, resulting in the loss of approximately one man year over the course of one FY. This would also require approval of the controller’s software and training on a new system that’s usage has not been validated on these operations and the cost and time associated with that.

The Fastcam SA-1-1 from Photron is the same version of the current High Speed Imaging Systems that NSWC, Crane currently utilizes to evaluate Air Expendable Infrared Countermeasures (AEIRCMs). It is also compatible with the earlier systems still in use.

The Fastcam SA1.1 will allow the NSWC, Crane test team to have backward compatibility to their legacy Photron High Speed Imaging Systems. Backward compatibility will allow all available camera systems to be linked together or interchanged. The Fastcam SA1.1 systems will also be compatible with the current imaging controls used in the current systems which will allow historical images or video to be reviewed or analyzed with the new systems. Given the similarities of the Fastcam SA1.1 to the legacy Photron High Speed Imaging Systems, basically just a newer version, very little training shall be required for efficient operation by the NSWC, Crane test personnel. The Fastcam SA1.1 will also allow customers to utilize their current viewing software with images collected on both the new and legacy systems.

For non-personal services indicate the highly technical or specialized expertise required. Describe the contractor’s workforce, methods, materials or unique management or operating systems. If it is unique because of knowledge of key individuals, what is the basis of the knowledge that another firm could not obtain the same or equivalent expertise? Could another firm obtain the necessary highly specialized experience or technical capability in time to perform the requirement?

The required product(s) or service(s) represent(s) the minimum requirements of the Government and no other product(s) or service(s) can satisfy the need.

FILL IN ALL APPLICABLE BLANKS BELOW

The product(s) must be compatible in all aspects (form, fit, and function) with existing systems presently installed. Describe the equipment you have now and how the new item/service must coordinate, connect, or interface with the existing system. Currently use systems with a Phototron Fastcam SA1.1. This product can be used interactively with the existing and legacy cameras for various views and the upgraded camera allows further stand off for added protection of the camera while zooming in with clearer shots.

SAP ARPG-Ref-04 30 November 2014

Enclosure 1

Patent rights, copyrights, trade secrets, technical data, secret processes, or other propriety data essential for contract performance limits competition. The proprietary data is:

These are “direct replacements’ parts/components for existing equipment . Phototron SA1.1

Other information to support a sole-source buy:

I CERTIFY THAT STATEMENTS CHECKED, AND INFORMATION PROVIDED ABOVE, ARE COMPLETE AND CORRECT TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE. I UNDERSTAND THAT THE PROCESSING OF THIS SOLE-

SOURCE JUSTIFICATION PRECLUDES THE USE OF FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION.

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Title Project Engineer Date 061515 Based on review of the above statements and information, I concur with processing this procurement on a noncompetitive basis.

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