DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY

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NA VA L CR I MINA L INV E S TIG A TIV E S ER VI CE

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JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL

FOR USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

1. Contracting Activity. Naval Criminal Investigative Service-Headquarters (NCIS-HQ), Business Operations Directorate, Acquisitions Division.

2. Description of the Action Being Approved.

Award of a contract on a sole source basis for supplies/services.

Award of a contract on a brand name basis for supplies/services.

3. Description of Supplies/Services.

Supplies or services to be acquired: NCIS requires a solution that will continue to provide dedicated encrypted NCIS talk groups on the public service radio system covering San Diego and Imperial County service areas. The service required provides a long-range public service radio system for criminal investigations and surveillance operations within that region. San Diego County will continue to allow NCIS agents to monitor, communicate and report activities from the field while operating in the regional area. San Diego County Radio Service will continue to grant access to NCIS Global Operations San Diego’s Division to the Regional Interoperable Communications System infrastructure.

The scope of this requirement is procuring Regional Communications System (RCS) subscription for forty-one (41) NCIS owned radios.

Item Quantity Period of Performance RCS Subscription on NCIS owned Radio 41 1 July 2026 – 30 June 2027 RCS Subscription on NCIS owned Radio 41 1 July 2027 – 30 June 2028 RCS Subscription on NCIS owned Radio 41 1 July 2028 – 30 June 2029 RCS Subscription on NCIS owned Radio 41 1 July 2029 – 30 June 2030 RCS Subscription on NCIS owned Radio 41 1 July 2030 – 30 June 2031

FISCAL YEAR APPROPRIATION AMOUNT

2026 OM&N

Place of Performance:

The place of performance is San Diego County and Imperial Counties in California. The field office utilizing the RCS subscription is:

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

10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), Only One responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(2), Unusual and compelling urgency.

10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(3), Industrial mobilization; engineering, developmental, or research capability; or expert services.

10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(4), International agreement.

10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(5), Authorized or required by statute.

10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(6), National Security.

10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(7), Public Interest.

5. Rationale Justifying Use of Cited Authority. The acquisition is being conducted under the procedures of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) – Soliciting from a single source. The justification rationale for restricting competition is: the Radio Communications system in proprietary to San Diego County (CAGE: 1WAM7), and managed by the San Diego Sheriff’s Office. There are no other providers or resellers. This service fulfills a need for encrypted and interoperable communications for NCIS’ operations and investigations in Southern California.

6. Specific characteristics of the supplies or services that limit the availability to this/these source(s), i.e., unique features, form-fit-function, etc. State why the requested material or service represents the minimum requirement(s) of the Government. Describe in detail why only this/these suggested source(s) can furnish the requirement(s) to the exclusion of other sources.

A long-range public service radio system is required for criminal investigation and surveillance operations within San Diego County and surrounding areas. The County of San Diego’s radio system’s programming and encryption is the only one who fulfills the need for safe and interoperable communications in the area and it’s currently used by multiple agencies that conduct operations in the region.

This is the public service radio system for San Diego and Imperial Counties. There is no other public service radio system that covers the required operational area. Getting dedicated encrypted talk groups on this wide area system requires its use.

7. Determination of fair and reasonable pricing.

Pricing will be reviewed prior to award based on price analysis techniques available per FAR 13.106(a).

8. Brief description of Market Research conducted and results or why market research was not conducted.

The San Diego Sheriff Department confirmed to the enquiry from the contract specialist that San Diego County is the sole provider of Regional Communications System (RCS). San Diego Sheriff department manages the RCS for San Diego County.

9. Any other factors supporting use of other than full and open ex., National Security, etc.:

N/A

10. Listing of sources (Name, Address, POC)

Supplier Name/Address CAGE/UEI/Business Size CAGE/UEI/Business Size County of San Diego 9621 Ridgehaven CT.

San Diego, CA 92123-1636

CAGE: 1WAM7

UEI: SG98APEZBLZ6

Size: Other than small (Government)

11. A statement of the actions, if any, the agency may take to remove or overcome any barriers to competition before any subsequent acquisition for the supplies or services required.

A market review for similar products or services will be conducted on any future procurements to ensure there are opportunities to maximize competition or to reassess the mission needs with the best solution for the Government.

APPROVALS/CERTIFICATIONS

12. TECHNICAL COGNIZANCE. I certify that the facts and representations under my cognizance which are included in this justification, and form a basis for this justification, are complete and accurate.

13. CONTRACTING OFFICER CERTIFICATION/APPROVAL. I certify that this the justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.