N0017823PC603 1215-01 - Signed JA RF Switch - Redacted Redacted 6.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: DN-23-0034

JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL

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 hardware to be used by the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division, Dam Neck Activity (NSWCDD/DNA), R11, manufactured by R.A. Wood Associates.

3. Description of Supplies/Services

The hardware being requested is

Delivery is required no later than 60 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 $362,035.44. Fiscal year 2023 Other Procurement, Navy (OPN) funds will be utilized.

4. Statutory Authority Permitting Other Than Full and Open Competition

41 U.S.C. 1901 as implemented in FAR Subpart 13.5.

5. Rationale Justifying Use of Cited Statutory Authority

(COE) program supported by NSWCDD DNA. The

J&A Number: DN-23-0034 is obsolete and no longer available for purchase and is getting difficult to repair. R.A.

Wood Associates developed a new control interface circuit card under contract N0017818P6462

OE systems. The RCT0049 8x8 RF Switch Matrix unit includes this new control interface circuit card and is therefore a direct replacement for the old, obsolete SA-118 unit. The RCT0049 8x8 RF Switch Matrix

The RCT0049 8x8 RF Switch Matrix

It is estimated that acquiring different equipment will require further engineering, development, increased testing, certification, configuration and documentation efforts resulting in a cost in excess of at least $500,000. This additional time and duplication of costs could not be recovered through a full and open competition.

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

Market research was performed through internet searches and obtaining a market research quote. In addition, another very similar R.A. Wood Associates 8x8 RF Switch Matrix is already used in other NAVSEA shipboard

. This market research has confirmed that R.A. Wood Associates is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of the RCT0049 8x8 RF Switch Matrix, with no authorized distributors available for procuring this product.

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 Department 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.

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J&A Number: DN-23-0034

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.

Digitally signed by EARNSHAW.JOHN.EDWARD.1049437370 Date: 2023.01.04 09:46:43 -05'00' EARNSHAW.JOHN.EDWARD.1049437370

JOHN EARNSHAW, CODE R11, PHONE NO., DATE

LEGAL SUFFICIENCY REVIEW (NMCARS 5206.303(90))

I have determined this justification is legally sufficient.

MUSICK.NIKKI.RATLIFF.

1103253485

Digitally signed by

MUSICK.NIKKI.RATLIFF.1103253485

Date: 2023.01.09 11:36:10 -05'00'

NSWCDD 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 best of my knowledge and belief.

to the

ROBERTSON.MIRENDA.F.11271

13455

Digitally signed by

ROBERTSON.MIRENDA.F.1127113455

Date: 2023.02.15 13:58:15 -05'00'

Mirenda Robertson, CONTRACTING OFFICER, 026, PHONE NO., DATE

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