Network HW - RFO_EFO JA-_Redacted.pdf

J&A Number: DN-26-0131

5. Rationale Justifying Use of Cited Statutory Authority need these materials

These materials are representative of the computer infrastructure currently present

These computing components must also be identical to the components Without these components, there would be delays that would ultimately have a negative impact on deliverables and the fleet. The cost of losing these additional testing capabilities is estimated at up to which would affect the program’s ability to meet its mission. Proprietary data limits competition. No other brand can satisfy the government’s requirement without additional cost and risk to the government.

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

Market research was conducted through internet searches, consulting with subject matter experts, and obtaining a market research quote. This market research has shown that SMART Embedded Computing and Mercury Systems are the only manufacturers capable of meeting the Government’s minimum requirements.

The required brand-name supplies are available from multiple authorized resellers under the NASA SEWP GWAC and solicitation will include all authorized resellers based on the required brand name products.

7. Determination of Fair and Reasonable Costs

The NASA SEWP GWAC does not establish the price for the required supplies. Therefore, the NSWCDD Contracting Officer will determine, using the procedures in FAR Subpart 15.4, that the cost is fair and reasonable to meet the Government's needs.

8. Actions to Remove Barriers to Competition

The proposed order uses the NASA SEWP GWAC and will be solicited and awarded in accordance with FAR Subpart 16.5 and the NASA SEWP ordering procedures. For the reasons set forth in Paragraph 5, NSWCDD’s Contracts 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, the Contracts Department will assess whether competition for future requirements is feasible.

9. Contracting Point of Contact

The point of contact for this requirement is Keith Aubert, keith.m.aubert2.civ@us.navy.mil, 540- 742-8886.

J&A Number: DN-26-0131

CERTIFICATIONS AND APPROVAL

TECHNICAL/REQUIREMENTS CERTIFICATION

I certify that the facts and representations under my cognizance, which are included in this justification and its supporting acquisition planning documents, except as noted herein, are complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.

, Phone No., Date

LEGAL SUFFICIENCY REVIEW

I have determined this justification is legally sufficient.

Phone No. Date NSWCDD Office of Counsel

CONTRACTING OFFICER CERTIFICATION

I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. To the extent the estimated value exceeds the simplified acquisition threshold, but does not exceed $900K, the Contracting Officer’s signature below also represents approval of the justification.

Kimberly S. Curtin, CONTRACTING OFFICER, , Phone No. Date

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