Sole Source JA IBPES_Signed_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: DN-24-0183

Code: 0222

JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL

FOR USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

JUSTIFICATION

1. Contracting Activity

The Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD), Contracts Division Code 0223.

2. Description of the Action Being Approved

This justification is for the award of a Hybrid Cost-Plus-Fixed- Fee (CPFF)/Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Sole Source contract to Decathlon Development Corporation (DDC) for software maintenance and support services necessary for the continued operation of in a Navy Marine Corps Intranet (NMCI) environment.

3. Description of Supplies/Services

The proposed procurement is for software maintenance and support services necessary for the continued operation of in a NMCI environment. This includes software updates required to maintain an approved

This tool primarily focuses on the Government , which equates to 12 times the estimated cost of support. The cost driver for each of these options is the initial development of new software, including testing, validation of code, and implementation. This would include all becoming accustomed to a fully functional and efficient system. DDC has

. DDC owns the proprietary data rights to the .

The Government will continue to monitor market trends and Contractor capabilities to see if future requirements can be procured by other than sole source.

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

Offerors as Practicable

A sources sought/synopsis notice was posted on 01 May 2024 in SAM.GOV in accordance with FAR Part 5.2. The Sources Sought requested all businesses interested in performing the work described in the draft Statement of Work to submit a capability statement. Three companies provided capability statements;

however, upon technical review, all three (3) companies were deemed incapable of performing the requirement based on their submissions.

7. Determination of Fair and Reasonable Costs

The Contracting Officer has determined that the anticipated cost to the Government for the supplies/services 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, NSWCDD has no plans at this time to compete future contracts for the types of supplies/services covered by this document. If another potential source emerges, NSWCDD will assess whether competition for future requirements is feasible.

CERTIFICATIONS AND APPROVAL

TECHNICAL/REQUIREMENTS CERTIFICATION (FAR 6.303-2(c))