redacted J and A.pdf

This document is a Justification and Approval (J&A) for other than full and open competition issued by the Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD) China Lake, CA, authorizing a sole source contract to Vision Research for high-speed camera repair, maintenance, and calibration services. The contract covers servicing of 32 Phantom high-speed cameras used for energetic testing, with an estimated value of $641K over a five-year ordering period in FY25-30.

Vision Research (100 Dey Road, Wayne, NJ) is justified as the sole source contractor because they are the original equipment manufacturer of the Phantom cameras and hold the patent for the high-speed electronic digital imaging technology. The cameras contain proprietary components and file structures that only Vision Research can maintain. The J&A notes that purchasing new cameras instead would cost $4.7M and cause 6-12 month delays affecting testing schedules. A Sources Sought notice was posted on SAM.gov on April 30, 2024, with no responses received. The contracting officer has determined the anticipated costs to be fair and reasonable, and NAWCWD has no current plans to compete future requirements unless another qualified source emerges.