Class Justification and Approval (CJ&A) for Facilities Related Controls Systems

This document is a Class Justification and Approval issued by the Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command Mid-Atlantic (NAVFAC MIDLANT) authorizing use of brand-name commercial equipment for Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) electric meters, front-end interfaces, and software without full and open competition. The CJ&A is valid from August 31, 2023, through August 30, 2026. Two manufacturers and product lines are specified: Schneider Electric's PowerLogic Ion Meters and SCADAPack Smart RTUs (for NWS Crane, IN and NS Great Lakes installations), and EIG's Shark 270 and Shark 250 meters (for all other MIDLANT installations). The justification applies to all projects connecting to the existing Facilities Engineering Command (FEC) networked Advanced Metering Infrastructure system at NAVFAC MIDLANT.

The authority for this non-competitive procurement is Title 10, U.S.C. § 3204(a)(1) and FAR 6.302-1, based on demonstrated need for standardization and interoperability with existing FEC systems. The business case analysis determined that using standardized equipment minimizes cybersecurity risks, avoids costly Authorization to Operate (ATO) revalidations, maximizes use of existing government-licensed software, maintains unified data management, and reduces operational burden and training costs. A Sources Sought announcement posted July 10, 2023, received no responses from competing vendors, indicating no substitute or equivalent products exist. The estimated total dollar value through August 31, 2026, is redacted. NAVFAC MIDLANT commits to monitoring the electrical power metering industry and reassessing competition feasibility for future requirements. Appendix A lists 24 projected projects across fiscal years 2023-2026 designated for MILCON or Special Projects funding.