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IN REPLY REFER TO

DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY

NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER

DAHLGREN DIVISION

6149 WELSH ROAD SUITE 203

DAHLGREN VIRGINIA 22448-5130

J&A Number: DN-22-0068

Code: 026

Date: 1/19/22

JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL

FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

JUSTIFICATION

1. Contracting Activity

The Naval Sea Systems Command, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD), Contracts Department, 02.

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 Gun & Electric Weapon

Systems Department (E), Test & Evaluation Division (E40), manufactured by Unholtz Dickie Corp.

3. Description of Supplies/Services

The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division, Weapons

System Test Range Ops & Data Acq Branch (E45) has a requirement to expand current capabilities by procuring one (1) power amplifier expansion which would upgrade the current amplifier to a 480 KVA capacity. The requirement is that the system is fully compatible with our existing power amplifier. The following is specifically required:

Description Part Number Quantity

Power Amplifier Expansion to 480 KVA

(2-bay console)

SAI240

Two Day On Site Interface Analysis, Start-up and Training by UD

2DCO

Delivery is required 12 months after receipt of the order or sooner, if available.

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

$328,350.00. Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E) funds will be provided for this procurement.

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 Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division, Weapons

System Test Range Ops & Data Acq Branch (E45) has a requirement to expand current capabilities by procuring one (1) power amplifier expansion which would upgrade the current amplifier to a 480 KVA capacity. The requirement is that the system is fully compatible with our existing power amplifier. This specific amplifier expansion and supporting accessories are required to ensure compatibility and interface with existing equipment and capabilities. The current amplifier and shaker set to be upgraded was manufactured by Unholtz Dickie. In addition, the

Test & Evaluation Division, E40, workforce has developed written and approved operations and maintenance procedures for the existing Unholtz Dickie amplifier & shaker system and supporting equipment. These procedures are directly applicable to the amplifier system. An amplifier expansion system from another manufacturer would require replacement of the existing system, re-design and extensive testing. When commercial amplifier and shaker systems are manufactured, they are impendence matched between each other for optimal performance.

Based on the background information and subject matter knowledge developed, completely replacing the amplifier with a 480 KVA unit for another source would cost approximately twice as much as the amplifier expansion upgrade. Furthermore, a mix matched amplifier and shaker system would be less efficient, and performance of the shaker would be lost. A new 480 KVA amplifier would cost approximately $650,000.00 and would result in a less effective solution. This additional cost could not be recovered through full and open competition.

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

Offerors as Practicable

Market research was conducted seeking capability information specifying power amplifier expansion requirements, characteristics and system maturity. Unholtz Dickie Corp. was the only vendor to continue to meet all requirements. The result of this market research coupled with the Technical Lead’s extensive knowledge of the product, industry, and market confirmed that Unholtz Dickie Corp. is the sole manufacturer of items required for the power and support requirements.

Continuing market research through internet searches and contacting the original equipment manufacturer has shown that there are no authorized resellers available.

The proposed contract was synopsized on the beta.SAM website on

27 December 2021 and only Unholtz Dickie Corp. expressed interest in this requirement. No additional market research was conducted because it is not practicable, for the reasons discussed in paragraph 5 above, for any company other than

Unholtz Dickie Corp.to provide the required equipment with integrated software.

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.

CERTIFICATIONS AND APPROVAL

TECHNICAL/REQUIREMENTS CERTIFICATION (FAR 6.303-2(b))

I certify that the facts and representations under my cognizance, which are included in this justification and its supporting data, are complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Luke Martin, TPOC, Code E45, Phone No. Date

LEGAL SUFFICIENCY REVIEW (NMCARS 5206.303(90))

I have determined this justification is legally sufficient.

NSWCDD Legal Counsel, Code 00L, Phone No. Date

CONTRACTING OFFICER CERTIFICATION (FAR 6.303-2(a)(12))

I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Mirenda Robertson, Contracting Officer, Code 026, Phone No. Date luke.martin

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