Redacted_J&A.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY

NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND AIRCRAFT DIVISION

21983 BUNDY ROAD

BUILDING 441, UNIT 7

PATUXENT RIVER, MARYLAND 20670

JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL

FOR USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

1. Contracting Activity.

Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWC-AD) Patuxent River, MD

2. Description of the Action Being Approved.

This Justification is for the Sole Source procurement of a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) contract with the Aeronautical Communications Group (ACG) Systems in support of the Atlantic Test Range (ATR), Real- Time Telemetry Branch Team the purchase of the same clear voice communication system to go along with the previous purchased system. This Sole Source Justification (SSJ) authorizes and approves the issuance of a contract action on a Sole Source basis to the only authorized dealer of the CM-350 (V2) Radio System ACG Systems.

3. Description of Supplies/Services.

The NAWCAD ATR has a requirement for the purchase of CM-350 (V2) radios that will be integrated with the current radio systems for Real-Time Telemetry Processing System (RTPS). The total cost for this procurement will be approximately $98,000.00.

Estimated Dollar Value in Thousands

FY19-RDT&E $98

4. Statutory Authority Permitting Other Than Full and Open Competition.

The statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition is 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1) as cited in FAR6.302-1. The acquisition is considered a brand name description per FAR 6.302-1(c) and is justified here in accordance with FAR 6.303 and 6.304.

5. Rationale Justifying Use of Cited Statutory Authority.

The Real-Time Telemetry Processing System (RTPS) provides processing and display of data, which is collected and transmitted as telemetry signals from the aircraft or other test article. RTPS receives the telemetry signals, decodes each individual measurement included in the signals received, computes additional "derived measurements' needed, and makes all measurements available for display in a Project Engineer Station (PES). The actual data displays are then selected by the Flight Test Engineers according to the requirements of the specific test being conducted. RTPS operations are conducted and data processed in a sequential collection of equipment called a stream. The requirement for using the same clear voice communication system as ATR is based on the F18 Next Generation Jammer (NGJ) using control stations A/B and Test Transportable that are located at, and supported by, ATR. Additionally, ATR is developing remote radio control software for the F18 Next generation Jammer (NGJ) Project team to remotely control radio frequencies. Using the same radio set will minimize the time needed for software development and integration with the radios since ATR has written similar software for their own systems. As a result, compatibility is paramount because it would cause severe delays and funding burdens to have to develop and integrate a new radio system with the current one. This would cost the government thousands of dollars in delayed missions and flight schedules.

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

ATR has completed market research to identify companies having the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet the requirements of this procurement. It has been deemed by ATR that there are no other offerors that could support the required repair, update and return to full functionality of the failed Fast Switching Synthesizer. A Combined Synopsis/Solicitation was posted to the Federal Business Opportunities under the Solicitation Number N00421-19-Q-0347. The Combined Synopsis/Solicitation opened 20 May 2019 and closed on 28 May 2019. There was one quote received in response to this solicitation and was from ACG Systems.

7. Determination of Fair and Reasonable Cost.

Based upon the quote received, the Contracting Officer has adequate information and background to determine a fair and reasonable cost.

8. Actions to Remove Barriers to Future Competition.

The ATR will continue to monitor the market for vendors that can provide the expertise and capability to provide a complete system needed to satisfy and support requirements. If another potential source emerges, ATR will assess whether competition for future requirements is feasible.

Per Navair Instruction 4200.31F dated 22 July 2014, Contracts awarded under FAR Part 13, simplified acquisition procedures, do not require a J&A thus do not need concurrence from our legal counsel.