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DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY

NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER

DAHLGREN DIVISION

6149 WELSH ROAD SUITE 203

DAHLGREN VIRGINIA 22448-5130

IN REPLY REFER TO

J&A Number: 13769 Code: 026 P.R. Number:

JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL

FOR USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

JUSTIFICATION

1. Contracting Activity

The Naval Sea Systems Command, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD), Contracts Department

2. Description of the Action Being Approved

Award of a firm fixed priced contract on a brand name basis for critical equipment to be used by the Combat System Engineering & Integration Department, Integrated Warfare Systems Laboratory (IWSL), , manufactured by Dell, Incorporated, LG Corp., and Yubikey.

3. Description of Supplies/Services

An authorized reseller will be providing a quantity of 47 each Dell 7710 Laptops and Dell SATA 1TB Solid State Hard Drives; 47 each LG External Blu-ray Writers; and 310 each YubiKey 4.

Delivery is requested 45 days after receipt of the order.

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

The estimated cost of the proposed contract action is

Fiscal year 2017

4. Statutory Authority Permitting Other Than Full and Open Competition

10 U.S.C.2304(C)(1), One Source or limited sources

NCH 53.6-2

5. Rationale Justifying Use of Cited Statutory Authority

This hardware is required to replace the fielded Mission Rehost hardware and meet the demand for additional Mission Planner Rehost and Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) Toolkit hardware in the Fleet and at Missile Defense Agency (MDA) commands. The current fielded equipment does not meet current MDA information assurance (IA) and cybersecurity requirements, which is preventing authority to operate (ATO) approval and usage of the fielded equipment on ships and at sites. In addition to meeting the requirements for Mission Planner Rehost and IAMD toolkit, these hardware components have the mandated specifications as required by current Navy and MDA IA/Cyber policies. The current equipment being utilized is Dell M6800 and Dell M6600 laptops with associated hardware. No other brand name components are guaranteed to be compatible (form, fit, and function) with the currently installed software and hardware.

The IAMD toolkit have been tested and verified on both platforms. Due to the familiarity of these components and positive feedback from the user community, Fleet and staff commands, this hardware is currently being tested and evaluated as the next platform to support both the Mission Planner Rehost and IAMD toolkit. Using another platform introduces unacceptable risk to schedule and delivery dates and would introduce unacceptable risk due to non- compliance with IA/Cybersecurity policies with additional cost to the government. The following timeline would apply to the selection of other brand name hardware: 1 week - Confirm hardware/software specs, quotes from vendors, and funding for the test/comparable system (engineers, procurement reps, financial/PO POCs, etc.); 6 months - Procure hardware/software (engineers, procurement specialist, financial personnel, etc.);

2 weeks - Warehouse processing for reception and handling (warehouse and reception personnel); 2 weeks - Implement NSWCDD IA/Cyber Policies in Hardware/Software (CWF - cyber security workforce); 2 weeks - Install software (engineers, ship/site install personnel); and 2 weeks - Test and verify system (engineers, ship/site install personnel). This equates to roughly 9 months, minimum, to secure an acceptable alternative system. Once it is determined that another acceptable alternative is available, the government would take another 6 months to procure the required hardware. The total time for the evaluation and ordering of an alternative system would be roughly 15 months. Estimating the Band I, Dahlgren Direct Department rate of $81.07 for an estimated 2087 direct productive person hours equals $169,193.09 in additional cost to the government. This estimate is very conservative utilizing 1 Full-time equivalent. This additional cost could not be recovered through full and open competition and would delay schedules by 15 months.

This procurement also supports the Department of Navy mandate to update windows-based systems to windows 10 by the end of FY17.

Information Assurance (IA) and Cybersecurity compliance were implemented throughout the development of the Mission Planner rehost and IAMD Toolkit. Virtualization served two purposes for this effort: (1) to develop a near-realistic solution and (2) to facilitate implementation of IA/Cyber policies. In addition, the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Commonality Program established the reduction of the proliferation of unique systems, subsystems, and components being introduced into the Fleet inventory while supporting improved performance and life cycle cost reduction. Increased commonality, through the use of prescreened architectures, specifications and parts lists, is intended to reduce: program development time, Total Ownership Cost and risk. This requirement conforms to NAVSEA Policy for Commonality of Systems, Subsystems, and Components while meeting required IA and Cybersecurity requirements.

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

Market research consisted of obtaining market research quotes and conducting manufacturer and product searches on the General Services Administration (GSA) Federal Supply Schedules (FSS) Advantage and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Solutions for Enterprise-Wide Procurement (SEWP) websites which has shown the components are readily available under these contract vehicles. There are multiple authorized resellers with the components readily available as commercial off the shelf (COTS) items.

The proposed contract will be synopsized on the Federal Business Opportunities (FEDBIZOPPS) website on 22 May 2017. This is a Brand Name Mandatory requirement for Dell, Inc., LG Corp, and Yubikey. Market research via SAM website shows the OEM’s, Dell, LG and Yubikey are Large Businesses. Market research shows the required item(s) cannot all be supplied on a General Services Administration (GSA) Federal Supply Schedule (FSS). This requirement is necessary, for the reasons discussed in paragraph 5 above, to provide the required equipment.

7. Determination of Fair and Reasonable Costs

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

8. Actions to Remove Barriers to Competition

For the reasons set forth in Paragraph 5, Dahlgren Contract Division has no plans at this time to compete future contracts for the type of equipment covered by this document. If another potential source emerges, Dahlgren Contract Department will assess whether competition for future requirements is feasible.

CERTIFICATIONS AND APPROVAL

TECHNICAL/REQUIREMENTS CERTIFICATION (FAR 6.303-2(b))

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

LEGAL SUFFICIENCY REVIEW (NMCARS 5206.303(90))

I have determined this justification is legally sufficient.

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

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

Angela Bowling, Contracting Officer, 026, Phone No. Date

APPROVAL BLOCK (FAR 6.304 for Approving Official)

23 May 17