Redacted_J&A.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:14053 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 sole source basis for critical equipment for the Integrated Labs Engineering & Operations, Code V42, manufactured by Concurrent Computer Corporation.

3. Description of Supplies/Services

The following software and maintenance, manufactured by Concurrent Computer Corporation is required:

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

The estimated cost of the proposed contract action is $506,138.00. The following funding will be utilized:

FY18 Totals

CIP $76,999 $76,999

OPN $81,449 $81,449

RDT&E $201,128 $201,128

OVH $89,096 $89,096

SCN $57,466 $57,466

Total $506,138

Model Number Description Quantity RHL-RTU RedHawk™ Linux Right-to-Use License 153 SW-YM RedHawk™ Linux Virtual Guest License 523

J&A Number: 14053

NCH 53.6-2

4. Statutory Authority Permitting Other Than Full and Open Competition

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

5. Rationale Justifying Use of Cited Statutory Authority

The purchase of RedHawk™ Real-time Operating System (OS) is critical as it is the underlying real-time capable OS platform for running multiple AEGIS tactical baseline executable applications such as Command & Decision (C&D), AEGIS Display System (ADS), Weapons Control System (WCS). These mission-critical licenses and support paired with RedHawk™ real-time OS were developed and tested for load delivery to our AEGIS ships.

No other, Real-time Operating System is compatible with these specialized executables and has extremely low latency, advanced tuning features and real-time determinism features. The Dahlgren land-based test site Virtual Test Environment team require the licenses in order have a complete AEGIS Combat System baseline which is operational with runtime OS license compliance. The software must be compatible in all aspects (form, fit and function) with existing systems presently installed. This product is an embedded part of several Weapon Systems. No other program can perform the functions that RedHawk™ does and no other product has been certified to do so onboard Aegis ships. Using any other product would decertify the AWS program onboard Aegis ships. The redesign would result in substantial cost, estimated at $750,000 to the government in testing, training, and development while causing unacceptable delays, estimated at 12 months, in program schedule and the fielding of the system.

Concurrent Computer Corporation is the original software publisher with no authorized resellers for RedHawk™ products.

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 or other sources. (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 has shown that Concurrent Computer Corporation is the software publisher and owner of this proprietary RedHawk™ software and the only source for RedHawk™ software and support.

The proposed contract will be posted on the Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps) website for 15 business days to allow fair opportunity. This will be posted as a sole source mandatory requirement for Concurrent Computer Corporation.

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 V42 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.

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.

CHECK LOUIE, Code V42, 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.

best of my knowledge and belief 11 Jul 18___ ANGELA BOWLING, CONTRACTING OFFICER, 026, Phone No., Date