N00178_250058.pdf

This is a Justification and Approval (J&A) document from the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) for a sole source contract award to Textron Systems Corporation. The J&A (number DN-25-0058) justifies the procurement of one Tsunami 24 USV and one Prime Sensor Package (part numbers 40951-40300 and 40951-40320-10) with associated training and integration support services.

The contract will be funded using FY2025 Naval Innovative Science and Engineering funds, with delivery required 5 months after order receipt. The sole source justification cites 41 U.S.C. 1901 (FAR 13.5) as authority, noting Textron is the original equipment manufacturer with no authorized resellers. Market research examined other USV options from companies like Ocean Alpha, Meteksan Savunma, and Hydronalix, but found no viable alternatives. The document notes that attempting to duplicate the system would cost over $4.7 million and take 24-36 additional months. The Contracting Officer determined the anticipated costs to be fair and reasonable, and the J&A was signed on February 6, 2025.