MK 152 End Formers and Casting Parts - JA signed_Redacted.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY

NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER

INDIAN HEAD DIVISION

3767 STRAUSS AVENUE

SUITE 201

INDIAN HEAD, MD 20640-5150

J&A No: FY23-AUG29-89

Code 026

JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL

FOR USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

1. Contracting Activity.

The Naval Sea Systems Command, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD), Contracts Code 026.

2. Description of the Action Being Approved.

Award of a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract, on a sole source basis, for the acquisition of two MK 152 Warhead parts, the End Formers and Casting Mask to:

Patrick Industries, Inc. (Sea-Lect Plastics) 3420 Smith Avenue Everett, WA 98201

3. Description of Supplies/Services.

NSWC IHD has a requirement to produce MK 152 Warheads The End Former and Casting

Mask are integral in the assembly of the MK 152 Warhead. These plastic parts are machined to exacting specifications and tolerances to facilitate the proper fit in manufacturing the MK 152.

The estimated dollar value of this procurement is $2M for a base quantity years funding will be utilized for this procurement.

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

To further broaden market research and to satisfy the requirements of DFARS PGI 206.301-1(d), a Sources Sought notice was posted on SAM.gov website on 06/12/2023. The posting yielded three (3) results. Capability statements were reviewed for potential vendors. The vendors all claimed to have the capability to manufacture plastic injected molded parts, but would still need to go through a qualification process to manufacture the end formers and casting masks.

As required by FAR 5.203, a pre-solicitation notice was publicized on the SAM.gov website on 07/27/2023. Zero (0) responses were received.

7. Determination of Fair and Reasonable Cost.

The Contracting Officer has determined the anticipated cost to the Government for the supply end items covered by the J&A will be fair and reasonable.

8. Actions to Remove Barriers to Future Competition.

For the reasons set forth in Paragraph 5, NSWC IHD Contracts Department has no plans at this time to compete future contracts for the types of supplies covered by this document.

For future efforts, in order to change conditions that preclude the use of full and open competition, the procuring activity intends to perform additional market research. If through market research, it is deemed that one or more potential candidates have the technical capabilities, then a qualification contract will be competed to develop a second source.

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.

Co�bined Technical/Requirements Cognizance:

Signature Name (Print) and Title (Code) Phone No. Date

LEGAL SUFFICIENCY REVIEW

I have determined this Justification is legally sufficient.

MARTI N.CYNTH IA.R.12459 Digitally signed by

Signature Name (Print) and Title (Code) Phone No. Date

CONTRACTING OFFICER CERTIFICATION

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

and Title (Code) Phone No. Date

APPROVAL

Upon the basis of the above justification, I hereby approve, as Deputy Chief of the Contracting Office, the solicitation of the proposed procurement(s) described herein using other than full and open competition, pursuant to the authority of 10 U.S.C.

3204 (a) (1).

LUTHER.RACHEL.NEWMAN. Digitally signed by

LUTHER.RACHEL.NEWMAN.1039426982

1039426982

Rachel N. Luther

Date

Date: 2023.10.19 11 :36:35 -04'00'

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