N00178_14081.1_FBO.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY

NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER

DAHLGREN DIVISION

6149 WELSH ROAD SUITE 203

DAHLGREN VIRGINIA 22448-5130

IN REPLY REFER TO

Class J&A #: DL14081.1 Code:

CLASS JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL

FOR 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

This point class justification is for the award of firm fixed priced contracts and orders through other than full and open competition for critical components in support of the Authority to act under this

Class J&A expires on 30 September 2019.

3. Description of Supplies/Services

This procurement action covers an increase of ceiling in the amount of with a total value of and updates the materials list. These changes are required due to the use of cutting edge technology and prototypes that are advancing continuously. Some parts originally requested have been revised and updated resulting in revised or new part numbers, pricing and manufacturers. The requirements are constantly evolving for this new

The acquisitions covered by this Class J&A are for brand name commercial items in order to , o

These components will be procured using simplified acquisition procedures.

Enclosure (1) consists of a list of the specific procurement components for the specific items required broken down into quantities and estimated cost.

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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 2019 (FY19) Other Procurement, Navy

(OPN), and Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation, Navy (RDT&EN), funds will be utilized for these procurements. The funding will be an 80/20 split with 80% of the funds being RDT&EN. The funding will also be an estimated 80/20 split with 80% of the funds being FY19 funds while the remaining 20% will be FY18 funds. Delivery is requested as soon as possible after receipt of each of the orders.

4. Statutory Authority Permitting Other Than Full and Open Competition

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

5. Rationale Justifying Use of Cited Statutory Authority

On 31 July 2017, a joint letter was issued by the designating as a

The will mature the basic subsystems required for employment of

This designation acknowledges the necessity to expedite the development of capabilities in order to demonstrate military utility, and directs all associated organizations to support the initiative on a priority basis. The initiative operates under the designation of until such a time as determined by the Accelerated Acquisition Board of Directors. In order to accommodate the accelerated schedule flowed down by the has performed thorough market research to identify commercially available products that will meet the stringent technical requirements of the

The will be installed on , meeting the form, fit, and function requirements of the and also the operating system on which the executes.

The brand name specific products identified in enclosure (1) must be compatible in form, fit, and function with each other as well as the existing hardware within the anticipated operating environments for the systems. Utilization of these commercial hardware components will reduce cost and shorten the development schedule for the program by minimizing the amount of engineering to the greatest extent possible. Attempting to redesign the system in order to accommodate another brand of hardware could result in a duplication of cost in excess of and incur an unacceptable delay in the testing, fielding, and demonstration of This duplication of costs could not be recovered through full and open competition.

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

Subject matter experts from the project's team conducted telephone and internet searches, reviewed trade literature, contacted peers in the industry, and used years of experience with similar vendors. While discussing the requirements with knowledgeable individuals in the Government and industry regarding market capabilities to meet requirements, it was determined these products were the only solution that could meet the program's requirements and timeframes. Additional market research through internet searches, and communication with the original equipment manufacturers has shown that there are authorized resellers available for some of these proprietary products. Therefore, specific manufacturers' parts will be competed amongst authorized resellers/distributors, when available. All acquisitions that meet the synopsis threshold will be synopsized on the Federal Business Opportunities website. All responses will be considered.

7. Determination of Fair and Reasonable Costs

The Contracting Officer will determine that the price being offered to the Government is fair and reasonable using the appropriate price analysis before each contract/order is awarded.

8. Actions to Remove Barriers to Competition

For the reasons set forth in Paragraph 5, Dahlgren Contract Department has no plans at this time to compete future contracts full and open for the type of equipment covered by this document. As potential sources emerge, Dahlgren Contract

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Department will assess whether additional competition for future requirements is feasible.

CERTIFICATIONS AND APPROVAL

TECHNI REMENTS CERTIFICl1TION (FAR 6. 303-2 (b))

I certi that the facts and representations under my cognizance, which are included ::Ln this justification and its supporting data, are ete and accurate to the best of my and belief.

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I have determined this justification is legally sufficient.

CONTRACTING OFFICER CERTIFICTl.TION Fl\R 6. 303-2 a

I certi the best that this justification is of my knowledge and belief.

acct1rate anij con1:r=>lete to

1\PPROVAL BLOCI<~ (FAR 6. 304 for Approving Official) basis of the above justification, I approve, as it.ion Advocate for the Procuring Act vity, the solicitation of the proposed procurement(s) described herein using other than full and open ition, pursuant to the authority of 10 U.S.C 2304 (c) (l).

it.ion Advocate

Thomas A. Duval, ition Advocate, Date