J&A_REV_1_redacted.pdf

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: 14041 Code: 026 14 June 2018

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 sole source basis for critical equipment for the Test Environment Engineering Branch (V41), manufactured by Advanced Simulation Technology, Inc.

(ASTi).

3. Description of Supplies/Services

Advanced Simulation Technology, Inc. (ASTi) will provide the following required hardware:

Part Number Description QTY

CIAT-IOS-01 Instructor Operator Client Position 11 CIAT-CIC-01 CIC-FLEX-01 Client Position 42

A-PAMP-ASH-8i Powered Amplifier 8-channel-International Version 3

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

The estimated cost of the proposed contract action is $801,335.00, Fiscal Year 2018 Other Procurement, Navy, funding will be utilized for this procurement.

4. Statutory Authority Permitting Other Than Full and Open Competition

41 U.S.C. 1901, Simplified Acquisition Procedures

NCH 53.6-2

5. Rationale Justifying Use of Cited Statutory Authority

The Combined Integrated Air & Missile Defense Antisubmarine Warfare Trainer (CIAT) Version 1.4 is being developed by Naval Systems Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) within the CIAT Engineering Development Model (EDM) to provide improved capabilities for the CIAT Version 1 systems fielded at the Naval Base San Diego, Naval Station Norfolk and AEGIS Training and Readiness Center. These Training Systems provide US Navy Sailors with high fidelity training as part of the Advanced Warfare Training (AWT) Phase II. The CIAT program requires parts for development and replacement parts for an audio communication system representative of the shipboard voice communication system. In order to maintain compatibility with the existing system the requested parts must be compatible in all aspects (form, fit and function) for existing equipment currently installed. The additional hardware items are a subset of equipment being procured by the NSWCDD in order to meet CIAT V1.3 and V1.4 Initial Operational Capability (IOC) and Ready for Training (RFT) dates set forth by the CIAT program sponsor (NAVSEAPMS-339). Without this additional Hardware, the required improvements in CIAT performance and capabilities will result in training shortfalls for the AEGIS Fleet during AWT Phase II and degrade overall Fleet Readiness.

The Audio and Voice Communications Subsystem is a critical part of the Combined IAMD and ASW Trainer (CIAT). It provides simulated tactical communication between both shipboard watch standers and instructors as well as sonar and ship weapons audio effects, helping to provide a realistic training environment.

ASTi has provided the critical hardware and software for this system since the beginning of the project. Based on input from NSWCDD Subject Matter Experts, utilizing another manufacturer's products would require a complete redesign of the existing system that would result in unbudgeted duplication of costs, estimated at $2,000,000 and cause unacceptable delays, estimated at six (6) months to current program schedules. Failure to procure will result in the degradation of combat systems and Fleet readiness.

These additional costs could not be recovered through full and open competition.

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

Market research conducted included the following: 1) Contacting knowledgeable individuals in government and industry regarding market capabilities to meet requirements; 2) Reviewing the results of recent market research undertaken to meet similar or identical requirements; 3) Querying government data bases that provide information relevant to agency acquisitions; 4) Participating in interactive, on-line communication among industry, acquisition personnel, and customers; 5) Obtaining source lists of similar items from other contracting activities or agencies, trade associations and other sources; and 6) Reviewing catalogs and other generally available product literature published by manufacturers, distributors, and dealers or available on-line.

As a result of the above market research and the review of the manufacturer’s compatibility and system specifications, it was revealed that these products would be the only solution compatible with the production suite. Market research revealed that Advanced Simulation Technology, Inc. is the original equipment manufacturer of the requested hardware, with no authorized resellers available.

The proposed contract was synopsized on the Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps) website. No additional market research was conducted because it is not practicable, for the reasons discussed in paragraph 5 above, for any company other than Advanced Simulation Technology, Inc.

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

The NSWCDD Code V41 will continue to monitor the market to identify additional sources as they become available should another requirement emerge in the future. If another potential source emerges, the Dahlgren Contract Department will assess whether competition for future requirements is feasible.

KAU.BRIAN.K

C.1179623931

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ANDERSON.AARON.S.1

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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.

AARON ANDERSON, Code R22, Phone No., Date

LEGAL SUFFICIENCY REVIEW (NMCARS 5206.303(90))

I have determined this justification is legally sufficient.

Brian K. Kau, Legal Counsel Code 00L, Phone No., Date

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.

BOWLING.ANGELA.M.12915554

Digitally signed by BOWLING.ANGELA.M.1291555400 DN: c=US, o=U.S. Government, ou=DoD, ou=PKI, ou=USN, cn=BOWLING.ANGELA.M.1291555400

Date: 2018.06.20 12:12:49 -04'00' 540-653-4904 20 Jun 18

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

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 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1).

Competition Advocate

Thomas A. Duval, Competition Advocate, 02, Phone No., Date

DUVAL.THOMAS.A.1228669896

Digitally signed by DUVAL.THOMAS.A.1228669896 DN: c=US, o=U.S. Government, ou=DoD, ou=PKI, ou=USN, cn=DUVAL.THOMAS.A.1228669896 Date: 2018.07.11 17:53:37 -04'00'

540-653-6776 11 JULY 2018