N6660421Q0134 UW Laser JA Redacted.pdf

V3.1_JULY2020

Control #: 210134

P.R. Number: 1300892164

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JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL

FOR USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

UNDER FAR 13.5, SIMPLIFIED PROCEDURES FOR

CERTAIN COMMERCIAL ITEMS

JUSTIFICATION

1. Contracting Activity

The Naval Sea Systems Command, Naval Undersea Warfare Center

Division, Code 02, Newport, RI.

2. Description of the Action Being Approved

Award of a sole source Firm Fixed Price contract to

Newton Research Labs, Inc. for an Underwater Encapsulated

Scanning

Laser Velocimeter, Model ULV750UW.

3. Description of Supplies/Services

The Naval Undersea Warfare Center, Division Newport

(NUWCDIVNPT),

Currently, hydrophones are used to record reflected and/or transmitted acoustic energy, and structural performance is then inferred from the acoustic data. The procurement of a pressure-rated underwater scanning laser velocimeter will allow for accurate measurement of the material properties of elastic solids subjected to high ambient pressure (up to

265psi/600ft depth equivalent) in the 1 to 10 kHz frequency range. These measurements will then be used to design and analyze acoustic coating and flank array materials that are in use in existing and are proposed for future systems. The underwater scanning laser velocimeter is part of the Capital Investment Program for scientific equipment.

Estimated Dollar Value

FUNDS TYPE FY21

4. Statutory Authority Permitting Other Than Full and Open

10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), as implemented in Federal Acquisition

Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1: Only one responsible source and no other type of supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

5. Rationale Justifying Use of Cited Statutory Authority

Newton Laboratories is the only company that is able to manufacture and produce a modified underwater laser for use under high pressure. These unique specifications and modifications of the scanning laser velocimeter must perform non-contact, Newton

Laboratories recently developed and manufactured a unique pressure-rated underwater shaker system under Contract for NUWCDIVNPT. This underwater encapsulated scanning laser velocimeter will be used in tandem with this underwater shaker system and must be compatible to be used in existing submarine systems and for proposed future systems.

It is vital that the underwater scanning laser velocimeter is compatible with the underwater shaker system already in place to ensure compatibility and a seamless integration and interoperability between all components within the existing environment. Failure to award a sole source contract to Newtown Laboratories for this underwater scanning laser velocimeter will result in significant schedule delays and additional costs to this capital investment program.

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

Offerors as Practicable

A combined synopsis and solicitation will be posted on the

Government Point of Entry (beta.sam) notifying industry of the intent to solicit as a sole source acquisition. Any challenges to this sole source action will be brought to

Competition the attention of the Contracting Officer prior to contract award.

7. Determination of Fair and Reasonable Costs

The Contracting Officer will conduct a price analysis in accordance with FAR Part 15.404(1)(b) to ensure the supplies covered by this J&A will be fair and reasonable.

8. Actions to Remove Barriers to Competition

There are no actions to remove barriers to competition, as this is a one-time purchase.

CERTIFICATIONS AND APPROVAL

CONTRACTING NEGOTIATOR IDENTIFICATION:

TECHNICAL/REQUIREMENTS CERTIFICATION (FAR 6.303-2(c)) I certify that the facts and representations under my cognizance, which are included in this justification and its supporting acquisition planning data, including Acquisition Plan No. N/A, except as noted herein, are complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.

TECHNICAL COGNIZANCE:

REQUIREMENTS COGNIZANCE:

APPROVAL BLOCK (FAR 13.501(a)(2) for Approving Official) As

Contracting Officer, I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief, and upon the basis of the above justification, I hereby approve, as Contracting Officer, the solicitation of the proposed procurement(s) described herein using other than full and open competition, pursuant to the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1).