Single_Source_Justification_for_Posting.pdf

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

JOHN C. STENNIS SPACE CENTER

STENNIS SPACE CENTER, MS 39529-6000

JUSTIFICATION FOR SOLICITING FROM A SINGLE SOURCE (FAR SUBPART 13.5)

1.0 AGENCY/CONTRACTING ACTIVITY

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, John C. Stennis Space Center, Office of Procurement, Stennis Space Center, MS 39529

2.0 DESCRIPTION OF THE ACTION BEING APPROVED

The action to be approved is the sole source procurement of Aerojet Rocketdyne technical expertise in the current configuration and operation of the B Test Stand LH and LOX Docks at the John C. Stennis Space

Center’s B Test Complex which interfaces with the B Test Stand’s Control Panels at the LH and LOX

Docks. Any design changes or modifications to the B Test Stand LH and LOX Docks will impact test operations of both the B1 and the B2 test stands. The estimated period of performance is nine (9) months from contract award.

3.0 DESCRIPTION

This effort includes electrical engineering and technician support for the design and modification of the B

Test Stand LH Dock Control Panel and the modification of the B Test Stand LOX Dock Panel. This will include the removal of all unused hardware in both dock panels. As the tenant operator of the B1 test stand, Aerojet Rocketdyne utilizes the B Test Stand LH and LOX Docks which interfaces to the B Stand Common

Control System in support of test operations and has the operational knowledge of the current state of the hardware. The work to be performed under this requirement shall consist of technical support for the design, as built configuration, and test stand and dock operational knowledge as defined in the Statement of

Work. The total estimated cost of this effort is approximately $________.

4.0 STATUTORY AUTHORITY

This recommendation is made pursuant to FAR 13.106-1(b)(2) for purchases exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold when only a single source is available and FAR Subpart 13.5 under the authority of the test program for commercial items at 41 U.S.C. 1901 or the authority of 41 U.S.C. 1903.

5.0 NATURE OF THE ACTION THAT REQUIRES USE OF THE AUTHORITY CITED

The electrical configuration of the B Test Stand has been modified over the years to support various test programs at both the B1 and B2 Test Stands. During much of this time, no centralized configuration management process was utilized to document all of the modifications. As a result, the current set of drawings does not reflect the as built configuration. The B2 Test Stand is being restored to meet the original configuration and to meet the test requirements for the Space Launch System Core Stage Green

Run Tests. The cabling in the B Test Stand LH and LOX Docks have deteriorated over time, posing a risk to the safe operation of the B Test Stand LH and LOX Docks. In order to meet test objectives, the B Test

Stand LH and LOX Docks must be upgraded to reduce the possibility of a facility failure impact testing.

6.0 SOLICITATION EFFORTS

A sole source synopsis was published for 11 days on the Government wide point of entry (GPE)

(FedBizOpps) expressing our intent to issue a contract for this requirement.

7.0 COST CERTIFICATION

An Independent Government Estimate (IGE) was developed and based, in part, on the anticipated hours for completion of the tasks outlined in the SOW.

8.0 MARKET SURVEY

No others firms responded to the sole source synopsis.

9.0 OTHER SUPPORTING FACTS

Aerojet Rocketdyne has been the sole operator of the B1 test stand since 1999 operating under a Space Act

Agreement to test the RS68 engine in support of the Air Force Delta IV Program. No other vendor offers the expertise and knowledge associated with the current operation of the B Test Stand and the interfaces to the B1 and B2 electrical systems.

10.0 SOURCES EXPRESSING AN INTEREST IN THIS PROCUREMENT

Aerojet Rocketdyne has been the sole operator of the B1 test stand and contractor tenant on the B Test

Stand during the past 17 years. No other sources have expressed an interest in performing this requirement.

11.0 AGENCY ACTIONS TO REMOVE BARRIERS

Center Operations Directorate will work in conjunction with Aerojet Rocketdyne on the design and modification of the B Test Stand LH and LOX Docks. SSC design and documentation processes will be utilized to for the hardware design, as needed, and for the installation to maintain well documented designs and final configurations. Additionally, a method for managing configuration changes on the B1 and B2

Test Stands which may impact operations on the other test stand will be developed to ensure continued safe operation of the B1 and B2 Test Stands. Through a robust configuration management program, SSC Center

Operations Directorate will ensure the government maintains knowledge of the B1 and B2 Test Stands electrical system configuration and operation.

12.0 TECHNICAL REPRESENTATIVE CERTIFICATION

I do hereby certify that the support data under my cognizance that are included in this justification are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. In addition, I certify that the anticipated price to the Government will be thoroughly evaluated to ensure that it is fair and reasonable prior to award.

____________________________ 3/22/2016

C. Brennan Sanders Date

Project Manager (RA10)

Project Management Division

Center Operations Directorate

13.0 APPROVAL

I hereby accept the above stated recommendation and determine that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available. I further certify that the anticipated costs to the

Government will be determined fair and reasonable prior to award.

____________________________ 3/23/2016

Kanokwan Kooamphorn Date

Contracting Officer / DA10