Redactions_CIWS JA 54913.7_12Oct2022_Redacted.pdf

J&A Number: 54,913.7

FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), as implemented by Federal Acquisition Regulation 6.302- 1, Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

5. Rationale Justifying Use of Cited Statutory Authority

Pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 2304 (c)(1), RMD is the only source that can provide the QTY twelve (12) HRPTIs without unacceptable delays in fulfilling the FMS requirements.

RMD maintains specialized facilities, sophisticated capability, and unique equipment and test procedures which have been certified by the Government. The equipment and procedures are dedicated to the production, overhaul, system integration award to another vendor would take Award to a source other than RMD would cause unacceptable delays

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

Practicable

In accordance with DFARS PGI 206.302-1, a sources sought was released on SAM.gov on 21 OCT 2019 for the base contract which included QTY 24 HRPTIs. No responses were received. A follow up sources sought was released on 16 September 2022 for the additional QTY 12 HRPTIs. No responses were received.

In accordance with FAR Subpart 5.2, a synopsis of the proposed contract modification action was posted to SAM.gov on 27 September 2022. No responses were received.

7. Determination of Fair and Reasonable Costs

The Contracting Officer has determined the anticipated cost to the Government of the supplies covered by this J&A will be fair and reasonable.

8. Actions to Remove Barriers to Competition

For the reasons set forth in Paragraph 5, NAVSEA has no plans at this time to compete future contracts for the types of supplies covered by this document. If another potential source emerges, NAVSEA will assess whether competition for future requirements is feasible.

J&A Number: 54,913.7

FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

As this is a follow-on for supplies previously awarded on a non-competitive basis, in accordance with DFARS PGI 206.304(a)(S-70)(i), the prior J&A was provided to the approval authority for review. Approval of this J&A signifies the approval authority has made the determination required by DFARS PGI 206.304(a)(S-70)(ii).