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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 10/15) J&A Number:16-071-14 Code: 023W

JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL

FOR USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

JUSTIFICATION

1. Contracting Activity

Naval Sea Systems Command, Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technology Division (NSWC IHEODTD), Contracts Department, Code 023. The requiring activity is NSWC IHEODTD.

2. Description of the Action Being Approved

Award of a firm-fixed-price, sole source contract to iRobot Corporation, 8 Crosby Drive, Bedford, MA 01730.

3. Description of Supplies

The contract is for one (1) iRobot 310 Small Unmanned Ground Vehicle (SUGV) with Transit Case and Documentation System in support of Foreign Military Sales (FMS) case JO-P-LBF (Jordan).

The iRobot 310 SUGV is a lightweight and compact system with Transit Case and Documentation. It is designed for counter-terrorism, low intensity conflicts, and military operations by Special Operations Forces. The iRobot 310 SUGV with Transit Case and Documentation System consists of 310 SUGV system, VGA splitter, flatbed pack (coyote Brown), BB- 2590/2557 dual high rate charger, BB-2590 Lithium battery pack, BB-2590 dual battery charger adapter, radio (OCU), rugged game style hand controller, tac-eye heads-up glasses, ruggedized control cable, communications and display cable, OCU power cable, superlight wearable controller frame, rugged lynsi.weisman Highlight thermite computer, OCU Software, SUGV flipper, turret with 360 degree PAN, turret adapter, color zoom camera and range finder, arch camera assembly, SUGV chassis radio, and a heads-downs display rugged controller.

The unit cost for the iRobot 310 SUGV with Transit Case and Documentation System is summarized in Table 1.

Table 1: Unit Cost

FMS Case Item Qty Unit Cost Total Cost

JO-P-LBF

iRobot 310 SUGV with Transit Case and Documentation System

1 $156,622.00 $156,622.00

Heads Down Display Rugged Controller

1 $13,827.09 $13,827.09

Shipping 1 $426.25 $426.25

Total $170,875.34

Total cost for the iRobot 310 SUGV with Transit Case and Documentation System for FMS Case JO-P-LBF is $170,875.34.

Table 2: Estimated Dollar Value

FY16 Totals

FMS $170,875.34 $170,875.34

Total $170,875.34 $170,875.34

Funding under the FMS case will be reimbursed by the partner nation. 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 Citied Statutory Authority

The Jordan Armed Forces specifically requested the iRobot 310 SUGV with Transit Case and Documentation System in FMS case lynsi.weisman Highlight lynsi.weisman Highlight lynsi.weisman Highlight lynsi.weisman Highlight lynsi.weisman Highlight lynsi.weisman Highlight lynsi.weisman Highlight

JO-P-LBF as specified in the Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA). iRobot is the only company that manufactures, sells, and provides support for the 310 SUGV.

6. Description of Efforts Made to Solicit Offers from as Many Offerors as Practicable iRobot Corporation is the sole manufacturer and distributor of the 310 SUGV. No other company can offer a robot that has the same features that are part of the 310 SUGV with Transit Case and that meets the partner nation’s direction in the LOA.

7. Determination of Fair and Reasonable Cost

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 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 6.303-2(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.

TECHNICAL COGNIZANCE:

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*REQUIREMENTS COGNIZANCE:

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LEGAL SUFFICIENCY REVIEW (NMCARS 5206.303-90))

I have determined this justification is legally sufficient.

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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.

Signature Name (Print) and Title (Code) Phone No. Date matthew.hawkins1 Typewritten Text Matthew Hawkins, Associate Counsel (00L) matthew.hawkins1 Typewritten Text Tel.: 301-744-4858 7 Apr 16 matthew.hawkins1 Typewritten Text matthew.hawkins1 Typewritten Text matthew.hawkins1 Typewritten Text matthew.hawkins1 Typewritten Text