PR 1300702799 SSJ.pdf

JUSTIFICATION FOR SINGLE SOURCE (SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITIONS <$150K)

1. The material listed on PR1300702799 is available from only one source and competition is precluded for reasons indicated below. There are no substitutes available.

2. This acquisition is restricted to the following source:

Contractor: VIASAT Inc.

Contractor Address: 6155 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, CA 92009 USA

3. Description of the item required and required delivery date/period of performance.

MIDS Link 16 Flight-line Tool (LiFT) Software License and Installation CD: Software for "Go/No-Go" testing and troubleshooting. Required 90 DARO.

MIDS Link 16 Environment Gateway Stimulator (LEGS): The LEGS software application is an essential MIDS support tool. Prime developers use the software in the integration of MIDS terminals for ground facilities and mobile platforms. Field service engineers rely on this tool for terminal maintenance and troubleshooting. Test facilities employ LEGS software for Link 16 system performance measurement and evaluation.

Instructors leverage the application for MIDS training. Required 90 DARO.

MIDS Low Volume Terminal (LVT) Air Filter Assembly. Required 90 DARO.

4. Specific characteristics of the material that limit the availability to a single source e.g., unique features, function of the item, etc.

Multifunctional Information Distribution System (MIDS) is the North Atlantic Treaty

Organization (NATO) name for the communication component of Link-16.

MIDS is an advanced command, control, communications, computing and intelligence (C4I) system incorporating high-capacity, jam-resistant, digital communication links for exchange of near real-time tactical information, including both data and voice, among air, ground, and sea elements. These features are the fundamental qualities required for NATO partner countries to securely and reliably transmit information such as friend/foe, speed/course, text messages/imagery, coordinates to/from ships/aircraft/ground forces primarily for battlefield awareness, weapons engagement, air control, coordination and direction for all services (Army, Navy, Air Force) during combat and training exercises. MIDS provides decision makers the tactical data to conduct these operations with a high level of accuracy/certainty. MIDS was developed specifically by MIDS International Program

Office (IPO) and is only available to MIDS IPO partner nations through one of (3) authorized manufacturers: ViaSat, Inc (USA), Data Link Solutions LLC (USA), and EuroMIDS (Europe).

Procurement of the equipment/software from non-authorized manufacturers/sources (if any exists) would compromise the security and integrity of the tactical data link system for all users and very likely lead to accidental death through system malfunction especially during combat or live fire exercises.

ViaSat Inc. provides all required replacement components and software/services to sustain the

MIDS program. DLS provides primarily test equipment to support MIDS and EuroMIDS is a non-US manufacturer.

5. Check and fill in all that are applicable:

The material or service must be compatible in all aspects (form, fit, and function) with existing systems presently installed. Describe the equipment you have now and how the new item/service must coordinate, connect, or interface with the existing system:

Item 1: MIDS Link 16 Flight-line Tool (LiFT) Software License and Installation CD:

Must be compatible with existing LVT (1) in order to provide the function of supporting

“go/no-go” testing and troubleshooting of Multifunctional Information Distribution

System Low Volume Terminals (MIDS-LVT) and Viasat Small Tactical Terminals (STT) in a field environment. This software is intended for use by first line and operational level maintenance and support personnel to allow the operator to quickly diagnose or monitor terminal faults. This is proprietary software and not available outside the authorized manufacturer.

Item 2: MIDS Link 16 Environment Gateway Stimulator:

Must be compatible with existing MIDS LVT in order to provide the testing and simulation functions that include: Terminal initialization/control, Terminal status monitoring, Detailed recording, MIDS re-programmer, Scenario generation, Situation awareness and Multi-terminal control. This is proprietary software and not available outside the authorized manufacturer.

Item 3: MIDS Low Volume Terminal (LVT) Air Filter Assembly: Must be compatible with existing LVT (1) in order to provide the proper mechanical/electrical interface that allows for the internal cooling fans to deliver filtered air to the internal electronic components of terminal to prevent overheating and malfunction. This is a proprietary interface and not available outside the authorized manufacturer.

A patent, copyright, or proprietary data limits competition. The proprietary data and corresponding level of Government rights (if any) are described as follows:

These are “direct replacement” parts/components for existing equipment and similar parts/components will not meet the Navy’s requirement.

Other information to support a sole source or brand name justification:

CERTIFICATION

I certify that statements checked and information provided above are complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge.

Digitally signed by HUNEYCUTT.RALPH.K.1280842229 DN: c=US, o=U.S. Government, ou=DoD, ou=PKI, ou=USN, cn=HUNEYCUTT.RALPH.K.1280842229 Date: 2018.03.16 08:38:43 -04'00'

Signature Name (Printed) Phone Number Date Requirements Owner Portfolio Requirements = IPT Lead

HUNEYCUTT.RALPH.K.128084222

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Competency Requirements = Competency Tier 3/4

APPROVAL

Under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), the justification for a single source is hereby approved.

Signature Name (Printed) Phone Number Date Contracting Officer

Theodore E . Rivera (843) 218-2717 3/28/2018