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J&A Number: 0233-25-014-00 stored. The intent of the testing is to determine if the mechanic can gain access to the weapons within 5 minutes at each individual point of attack.

Previously, Norfolk Naval Shipyard developed a locker and subjected it to forced entry testing;

this locker failed the majority of its testing. Passing the forced entry test has proven to be a difficult task however the Spacesaver lockers were able to pass the testing after 2 attempts.

After reviewing the results of the RFI, no other small arms lockers have shown the ability to pass the forced entry testing. Additionally, no RFI respondents provided a plan to pass the forced entry testing. It cannot be reasonably expected that a different vendor will pass forced entry deterrence requirements prior to material procurement in

4.4. Stowage Flexibility

Small Arms Lockers are required to stow over a dozen different weapon systems. While many of these systems have commercially available equivalents in the public section, some of them are systems that are only available to military units. As such, some of these weapons had inserts specifically designed for Shipboard use. No other RFI respondent provided a means of stowing all required Navy and Marine Corps weapons.

If this procurement were to be delayed until another contractor could offer qualified lockers, NSWCPD has assessed the impact to schedule to be a 2-year delay in the fielding of SCD 22221 aboard Class Ships. This assessment was derived from the qualification timeline for the Spacesaver locker. This schedule increase would result in cancellation of the first planned installations of SCD 22221 aboard

Class Ships.

For the reasons set forth herein only the Spacesaver Small Arms Lockers and their associated internal weapons inserts, meet

5. Determination of Best Value.

The Contracting Officer has determined the anticipated cost to the Government for the supplies covered by

Additionally, in accordance with FAR 8.405-4, the Contracting Officer will seek a price reduction.

6. Description of Market Research among Schedule Holders and Results.

Market research was conducted through a survey and analysis of alternative equipment brands that are available in industry. The thorough analysis conducted reviewed the available brands to see if there were any possible alternatives. Additionally, several companies were surveyed to see if they would be able to provide a satisfactory solution. At this time no other brand name equivalents to Spacesaver exist to satisfy MIL-DTL-32671.

7. Any Other Facts Supporting the Justification.

This Justification will be posted along with the Request for Quotation to e-Buy (http://www.ebuy.gsa.gov) in accordance with FAR 8.405-6(b)(3). Any responses received will be evaluated.

8. Actions to Remove Barriers to Competition.

J&A Number: 0233-25-014-00

NSWCPD will continue to monitor the marketplace and identify potential sources of the supplies identified in this Justification. Any sources discovered that can potentially satisfy this specific procurement will be taken into account for any future requirements. NSWCPD shall provide qualification requirements of MIL- STD-32671 to RFI respondents who provided proposals with unqualified lockers to assist them with becoming viable options during the next procurement cycle. NSWCPD shall assist with approving test procedures and granting qualification if RFI respondents provide completed test procedures.