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DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY

NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER

DAHLGREN DIVISION

6149 WELSH ROAD SUITE 203

DAHLGREN VIRGINIA 22448-5130

IN REPLY REFER TO

J&A Number: DN_22_0060

Code:

P.R. Number: N0017822RC608

JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL

JUSTIFICATION

1. Contracting Activity

The Naval Sea Systems Command, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD), Contracts Department.

2. Description of the Action Being Approved

Award of a firm fixed priced contract on a sole source basis for critical equipment to be used by the Naval Surface Warfare

Center, Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD); and the Integrated Engagement

Systems Department (E), High Energy Laser Weapon Systems Division

(E10), Laser Weapon System Technology & Lethality Branch (E11).

3. Description of Supplies/Services

The requires the following equipment:

Quantity Part # Description

1 1425358

Laser and Amplifier System with Air Cooled Chiller

1 SSA-F

Diagnostic Tool, a

Singleshot auto correlator for measurement of amplified fs pulses

1271560

4 yrs. Productivity Plus

Extend Coverage Plan

Delivery is required 24 Weeks after receipt of order.

The Government's minimum needs have been verified by the certifying technical and requirements personnel.

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The estimated cost of the proposed contract action is

$ . Fiscal year 2022 Research, Development, Test, and

Evaluation, Navy funds will be utilized.

4. Statutory Authority Permitting Other Than Full and Open

Competition

41 U.S.C. 1901 as implemented in FAR Subpart 13.5.

5. Rationale Justifying Use of Cited Statutory Authority

The purpose of the project is to

The acquisition of this

Astrella USPL System from Coherent is the only diode based, self-aligning, ruggedized system available at 9mJ+ per pulse. The

Astrella USPL System will

If not secured, . Cost estimate to produce a similar system at NSWCDD would run in labor. Without procurement, future programmatic dollars lost would be on the order of $5M over next three (3) years.

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

Offerors as Practicable

Market research was conducted via internet search and discussions with Coherent representative indicate that they are the only original equipment manufacturer (OEM) with HASS industrial certification for a comparable system, indicating a higher level of robustness and reliability for the investment. This source is also the de facto standard across the Tri-Services, with a long track record of reliability, reducing risks associated with the procurement and enabling direct comparison and collaboration with our counterparts across the DOD and DOE Communities of Interest.

Market research shown that there are no authorized resellers available.

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The proposed contract is being synopsized on the SAM.gov website to create fair opportunity. No additional market research was conducted because it is not practicable, for the reasons discussed in paragraph 5 above, for any company other than

Coherent, Inc. to provide the required equipment.

7. Determination of Fair and Reasonable Costs

The Contracting Officer has determined that the anticipated cost to the Government for the equipment covered by the J&A will be fair and reasonable.

8. Actions to Remove Barriers to Competition

For the reasons set forth in Paragraph 5, Dahlgren Contract

Department has no plans at this time to compete future contracts for the type of equipment covered by this document. If another potential source emerges, Dahlgren Contract Department will assess whether competition for future requirements is feasible.

9. Contracting Point of Contact

The point of contact for this requirement is Amanda Marcella, 540-653-0178, amanda.m.marcella.civ@us.navy.mil.