N00174_FY20_MAR06_63_Redacted.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY

NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER

INDIAN HEAD EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE DISPOSAL TECHNOLOGY DIVISION

3767 STRAUSS AVENUE

SUITE 201

INDIAN HEAD, MD 20640-5150

Contracts Department - Form 13 (Rev 5/18)

J&ANumber:FY20-MAR06-63 Code:026

JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL

FOR USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

JUSTIFICATION

1. Contracting Activity

The Naval Sea Systems Command, NSWC Indian Head Division, Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technology Division Contracts Office Code 023.

2. Description of the Action Being Approved

Award of a Sole Source contract to QinetiQ North America (QNA), 350 Second Ave. Waltham, MA 02451.

3. Description of Supplies/Services

This action is for the procurement of Talon Engineer Robot IV Vehicle, consumable n ing in support and Talon Engineer Robot IV Vehicles, consumable spares a ing ISO

The Talon Engineer Robot IV Vehicle is designed for counterterrorism,low intensity conflicts, and military operations by Special Operations Forces. The Talon ineer Generation IV Robot Vehicle consists of DoF Arm, data and COFDM video.

The Talon Engineer Robot IV is designed to detect and clear mines, unexploded ordnance and dangerous improvised explosive devices (IED) f om a safe tance. The Talon Engineer Robot IV consists of DoF Arm, GHz data and COFDM video.

The Government’s minimum needs have been verified by the certifying technical and requirements personnel. The estimated cost is shown in Table 1 below: Estimated Dollar

J&A Number: J&ANumber:FY20-MAR06-63

“SOURCE SELECTION INFORMATION – SEE FAR 2.101 and 3.104”

Value1

FMS Case Item Qty Unit Cost Total Cost Talon Gen IV Robot System $217,893.00

Talon Gen IV Robot System Spares $3,698.00

Talon Gen IV Robot System Training $65,107.00

Talon Gen IV Robot System Pack and Prep $3,175.00

Talon Gen IV Robot System $3,007,390.00

Talon Gen IV Robot System Spares $106,470.00

Talon Gen IV Robot System Training $94,361.00

$3,498,094.00

Total cost is $3,498,094.00. Expected shipment is after receipt of delivery order. The order will use FY19 FMS funds.

Estimated Dollar Value FY19 Total

$3,498,094.00 $3,498,094.00

TOTALS $3,498,094.00 $3,498,094.00

The Government’s minimum needs have been verified by the certifying technical and requirements personnel.

4. Statutory Authority Permitting Other Than Full and Open

Competition

10 U.S.C.2304(c)(4), as implemented by FAR 6.302-4, “International Agreement.”

5. Rationale Justifying Use of Cited Statutory Authority

The Armed Forces of both requested the Talon Robot Systems, ng through a Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA).

1 IAW NMCARS 5206.304(a) If the dollar value of the contract is negotiated at a level that exceeds the dollar threshold of the original justification approval authority, a new justification approval shall be obtained from the appropriate approval authority prior to award.

This equipment has been approved for EOD use by the Military Technical Acceptance Board (MTAB). In order to be approved, the equipment was thoroughly tested for safety and operational use. Also, the equipment was evaluated through a Foreign Disclosure Review (FDR) to determine whether the equipment is releasable to each country by considering whether weaknesses or vulnerabilities may arise toward the U.S. Government.

DOD Directive 5160.62 and OPNAVINST 8027.1H identifies NSWC IHEODTD as the Single Source Manager for Joint Service EOD and International Agreements.

QinetiQ North America (QNA) is the only source for the support and training for the requested Robot systems, supporting accessories, maintenance and training.

Delay in procurement will negatively impact the countries mission and could result in loss of life or severe injury.

At this time, each country does not have the equipment necessary to meet today’s operational demands. This results in each country having very limited ability to conduct counter IED operations.

6. Description of Efforts Made to Solicit Offers from as Many

Offerors as Practicable

A Sources Sought notice was posted on 04/10/2020 to the Government Point of Entry (GPE) www.beta.SAM.gov . The Government received zero responses.

QinetiQ North America (QNA) is the sole manufacturer of the required equipment. Market research was performed and it was determined that QinetiQ North America (QNA) is the only company that manufactures and provides support and training for the requested Robot systems, supporting accessories, maintenance and training.

7. Determination of Fair and Reasonable Costs

The Contracting Officer has determined that the anticipated cost to the Government for the supplies/services covered by this J&A will be fair and reasonable in accordance with FAR http://www.beta.sam.gov/

Part 15.4.

8. Actions to Remove Barriers to Competition

For the reasons set forth in Paragraph 5, NSWC IHEODTD has no plans to compete future contracts for the type of supplies required. NSWC IHEODTD will continue to conduct market research in an effort to identify new potential sources.

CERTIFICATIONS AND APPROVAL

TECHNICAL/REQUIREMENTS CERTIFICATION (FAR 8.405-6(c))

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

Requirements Cognizance:

Technical Cognizance:

LEGAL SUFFICIENCY REVIEW (NMCARS 5206.303-90))

CONTRACTING OFFICER CERTIFICATION (FAR 6.303-2(b)(12))

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

APPROVAL BLOCK (FAR 6.304 for Approving Official)

Upon the basis of the above justification, I hereby approve, as Competition Advocate for the Procuring Activity the solicitation of the proposed procurement(s) described herein using other than full and open competition, pursuant to the authority of FAR 8.405-6, Limited Sources.

Competition Advocate for the Procuring Activity

Signature Name (Print) Date

BROWN.RENEE.M.122931

Digitally signed by

BROWN.RENEE.M.1229319147

Date: 2020.06.08 13:35:17 -04'00'