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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-25-0037

Code:

JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL

FOR USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

JUSTIFICATION

1. Contracting Activity

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

2. Description of the Action Being Approved

Award of a firm-fixed-priced contract on a brand name or equal basis for products manufactured by Mercury Systems, Inc.

3. Description of Supplies/Services

The requiring activity is the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division, Dam Neck

Activity (NSWCDD/DNA), Mercury RESX08 Servers are required to

The estimated cost of the proposed contract action is , which consists of Fourteen (14)

Mercury RESX08 Servers. The type of funds to be used for this procurement is Fiscal year 2025

Other Procurement, Navy (OPN) funds.

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

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 requested Mercury RESX08 Servers are to be a

. The Mercury RESX08 Server will

. They will also .

Mercury RESX08 Servers are essential to the Government’s requirements and market research indicates other companies’ similar products, or products lacking the particular feature, do not

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meet, or cannot be modified to meet, the Navy’s needs. If not procured, . If Mercury RESX08 Servers are not procured, . Additionally, the

. The servers must be identical (form, fit and function) with existing systems presently installed on those platforms. Mercury Systems, Inc. is the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) of these proprietary servers, therefore, proprietary data limits competition. If these items are not procured, the cost to the government to develop and produce hardware with matching form/fit/function could exceed This would also result in additional cost for operator training and an unacceptable delay to scheduling. This duplication of costs could not be recovered through full and open competition. In addition, use of another vendor’s product would require unbudgeted and unanticipated system integration, operability, functionality, and form fit redesign and testing, The cost to the Government to duplicate this capability, training and implementation, would be in excess of

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

Market research included contacting the OEM to determine if authorized resellers were available for these proprietary products. That market research has confirmed that Mercury Systems possesses the proprietary design drawings, manufacturing processes and integration/test procedures necessary to produce these items. Additional market research through internet searches and communication with the OEM has shown that Arrow Electronics is the only authorized reseller, and the material is not available through federal supply schedule contract vehicles. Failure to procure this specific brand name equipment will result in

7. Determination of Fair and Reasonable Costs

The Contracting Officer has determined that the anticipated cost to the Government for the supplies/services 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, NSWCDD, Contracts Department, has no plans at this time to compete future contracts for the types of supplies/services covered by this document. If another potential source emerges, NSWCDD will assess whether competition for future requirements is feasible.

9. Contracting Point of Contact

The point of contact for this requirement is Heather Hostinsky -

Heather.G.Hostinsky.civ@us.navy.mil, 540-742-8882.

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CERTIFICATIONS AND APPROVAL

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 data, are complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.

TECHNICAL COGNIZANCE:

LEGAL SUFFICIENCY REVIEW (NMCARS 5206.303(90))

I have determined this justification is legally sufficient.

NSWCDD Legal Counsel, , Phone No., Date

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

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

Amanda Marcella, Contracting Officer, Phone No., Date