W15P7T06DE403-0041Mod10J ARedacted.docx

Control Number: 13-055(MAC)

Control Number: 13-055(MAC)

JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL

FOR A LIMITED SOURCE AWARD UNDER A MULTIPLE AWARD

INDEFINTE DELIVERY INDEFINITE QUANTITY (IDIQ) CONTRACT

Program/Equipment: Networks Systems Integration

Authority: 10 U.S.C. 2304c and FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(C) Amount: $4.02M

Prepared By:

Technical Representative:

Requirements Representative:

Management Representative:

Network Systems Integration Email: brian.p.baroni.civ@mail.mil

Reviews: I have reviewed this justification and find it adequate to support other than full and open competition under a multiple award IDIQ contract.

Deputy Program Manager :

Brian P. Baroni DSN: 395-1157

Signature: ______________________ Date:

Legal Counsel:

William J. Kampo Jr. DSN: 861-5252

Signature: ______________________ Date:

JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL

FOR A LIMITED SOURCE AWARD UNDER A MULTIPLE AWARD

INDEFINTE DELIVERY INDEFINITE QUANTITY (IDIQ) CONTRACT

1. Contracting Activity: Army Contracting Command Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG)

ATTN: CCAP-CCB

2. Description of Action: The proposed action is for a no-ceiling-increase 180-day extension to the Period of Performance (POP) to Cost Plus fixed Fee (CPFF) Task Order (TO) Number 0041, under Strategic Services Sourcing (S3) IDIQ Contract Number W15P7T-06-D-E403, for Product Manager, Network Systems’ Integration Services.

This action will be a modification to extend the POP from 18 February 2013 to 17 August 2013; the total estimated price of this modification is not to exceed $4.02M. Other Procurement, Army (OPA), Research, Development, Testing & Engineering, Army (RDT&E), and Operations and Maintenance, Army (OMA), appropriations will be used for this effort.

3. Description of Supplies/Services: The original services provided by this Task Order supported Project Manager (PM), Networks Systems Integration (NSI) which was disestablished in 2011 and reorganized into Product Manager (PdM) Current Systems, PdM Future Systems, and PdM Network Systems. Even though PM NSI was disestablished and reorganized, the technical services required remained the same.

The key effort was integration of Command Control Communications Computers Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) products into the PEO Integration (PEO I) program. The services provided by the contractor for this effort were in support of all areas within PM NSI and integration of the projects/products of various Program Executive Office (PEO’s). The contractor provided engineering and support services to PM NSI and its subordinate PdM’s - PdM Battle Command, PdM Combat Command, PdM Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance, PdM Joint Interagency Multinational Interoperability, PdM NS, and PdM Standard Waveform Integration. Support was also provided to the Office of the Chief Engineer (OCE), the Operations Office (OPS), and the Business Management Office (BMO). Specific technical services provided are Software Engineering, Interoperability Support, Integrated Architecture Support, and Systems Engineering.

The software engineering activities are harmonized across all C4ISR software development and integration efforts to include System-of-Systems (SoS) Common Operating Environment (SOSCOE), Battle Command (BC), Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR), Network Management, and Information Assurance. Software Engineering efforts require synchronization with the products managed by PM System of Systems Integration (SOSI). Software Engineers must be subject matter experts on these products in order to participate in SoS level forums (System of Systems Engineering and Integration (SSEI) Integrated Product Teams (IPT), Software Steering Committees, Army and DoD level Working Groups and forums, and standards bodies. Software engineering efforts support the full software development life cycle of PdM NS products. Support must be provided in real time including extensive TDY at the Network Integration Evaluation (NIE) at Fort Bliss, TX and Capability Set (CS) 13 at Forts Polk, LA and Drum, NY.

Interoperability support includes work with the SOSI segment teams to ensure the Battle Command System (BCS) software meets the requirements of the Infantry Brigade Combat Team (CS 13) and is seamlessly integrated. The interoperability support activities must be harmonized across all C4ISR software development and integration efforts to include but not be limited to SOSCOE, Battle Command, ISR, Network Management, and Information Assurance. Interoperability support efforts must be synchronized with other PM SOSI managed products. Interoperability engineering staff must have the same degree of Subject Matter Expertise as software engineers in order to support the same type of requirements for high level coordination meeting participation and support at NIE and CS 13.

Integrated architecture support includes providing architecture analysis to PM Networks Systems (NS). The contractors work with the SOSI segment teams to ensure that the software is interoperable, meets the requirements of the Brigade Combat Team radio network architectures and is seamlessly integrated. The integrated architecture support activities must be harmonized across all C4ISR software development and integration efforts as listed above. Integrated architecture support efforts must be synchronized with other PM SOSI managed products. The architecture staff must be able to establish, configure, validate and document the NS portion of the overall RF architecture that is being tested at NIE and CS 13.

System engineering support contractor employees use systems theory and object oriented analysis and design theory to develop the product design that will meet the mission requirement. The systems engineers must ensure the design is compliant with the standards of the System of Systems Environment and the Joint Tactical Radios Standard Waveform. The System Engineer Staff must possess Subject Matter Expertise in order to participate and contribute to high level working groups and boards. In addition they must have a broad understanding of the product line and interoperable systems in order to process changes resulting from NIE and CS 13 experience and apply them to system improvement.

All of these technical support services require unique skill sets developed over time and exposure to the technology that is driving the NS product line as well as broad interdisciplinary expertise to meet the requirement to operate within the System of Systems Environment.

4. Authority Cited: 10 U.S.C. 2304c and FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(C), Logical Follow-on.

5. Reason for Authority Cited: The proposed source is ManTech Sensor Technologies Inc. (MSTI) 4696 Millennium Drive, Belcamp, MD 21017. T.O 0041 was originally openly competed amongst all S3 Multiple Award Contract holders, and T.O 0041 was awarded to MSTI.

At this time, the PdM NS product line is in the process of system evaluation at NIE 3.1, fielding as part of CS 13, and in the planning phase of NIE 3.2. These actions require the services of engineering staff who are highly experienced with the equipment and its integration into radio networks. Only the incumbent, ManTech Sensor Technologies Inc (MSTI) has the technical expertise and experience not otherwise available to the Government to provide the support required until these activities are completed. Delaying work until a new contract is in place is unacceptable and not an option because the PdM is required to meet the Department of Army Timelines for NIE and CS 13.

Failure to extend the period of performance (POP) will result in a break in service that will cause the failure of PdM NS supported equipment included in CS 13 and NIE 13.2. The resulting ripple effect across numerous battlefield platforms that depend on PdM NS products to provide secure communications networks on the move would cause system failures and fielding delays that would cost millions of dollars in lost time, effort and seriously impede the modernization of the Nation’s ground forces.

Although potential sources may exist which can provide this requirement, it is anticipated that any other source would require approximately 6-9 months and an additional $5.6M to reach the current technological skill level as MSTI. Award to any other source would incur unacceptable delivery delays and unnecessary duplication of costs to the Government that could not be recouped through competition.

The Government requires uninterrupted continuation of service to allow for completion of the ongoing NIE 13-1, 13-2 and CS 13 integration and fielding. Additional time is also required to complete/compete follow on replacement vehicles under solicitations ID02130002, W56HZV-13-X-MS02 and W56HZV-13-BC-001. ID02130002 will now combine all Business Management (BMD), Readiness Management (RMD), and Technical Management (TMD) technical support for Project Management Office Tactical Radios (PM TR) and its Product Management Offices. PM TR is in the organization process and will eventually encompass all PdM NS requirements. W56HZV-13-X-MS02 and W56HZV-13-BC-001 are intended to support all technical services for the two other PdM offices; Future, and Current Systems.

Milestone Chart for Competitive Services Contract:

1) 10/26/12 GSA Acquisition Plan Review

2) 10/29/12 Draft RFI (including draft PWS, evaluation factors/criteria, Draft RFQ) to be released to Alliant industry partners.

3) 11/9/12 Industry Day

4) 1/9/13 Determination and Findings (D& F) for non DOD Acquisition Approved

5) 1/22/13-1/25/13Final RFQ and pre RFQ package preparation

6) 2/11/13 Release of RFQ,

7) 3/15/13 Proposals received

8) 7/3/13 Technical Evaluations completed and recommendation submitted to Contracting Officer

9) 8/9/13 Contract Award

Establishment of the new services contract (ID02130002) prior to the expiration of T.O 0041 was delayed due to two factors. First, the initial acquisition strategy was changed from PdM support to Project Management Office (PMO) Tactical Radios support in the interest of avoiding duplication of effort and cost. Second, PM TR Staffs were established in October 2012; as a result all previous work effort associated with the acquisition was reviewed at the PMO level prior to submission of the Determination and Findings (D&F) Waiver for a non DoD Agency Assisted Acquisition.

6. Efforts to Obtain Competition: Market research was conducted, details of which are in the market research section of this document.

7. Actions to Increase Competition: The Government is currently preparing three (3) follow on contracts, one for PdM NS (solicitation ID0213000) and two for PM Systems of System Integration (SOSI) (solicitations W56HZV-13-X-MS02 and W56HZV-13-BC-001). All three actions will be full and open competitions. By breaking the work up into three distinct solicitations, with distinctively unique requirements, the government expects greater competition.

The Government shall take no more considerations for extending the period of performance of the subject task order, and this justification and approval shall constitute the final extension.

8. Market Research: Market Research was conducted by the contracting team at Army Contracting Command on 08 January 2013. A Market Survey Announcement (MSA) was sent out to the S3 prime contractors for 15 calendar days. The MSA indicated that the Government had a requirement for this task order (TO) 0041, included the attachment of the Performance Work Statement, and asked interested prime S3 contract holders to indicate their interest in proposing on this requirement. There are seven (7) prime S3 contractors. There were four (4) negative responses received from: Lockheed Martin, Booz Allen, ESP and CSC. Two (2) of these S3 contract holders, Viatech/DSCI and CACI Technologies Inc., did not respond even though a mandatory response was requested. MSTI was the only source which expressed an interest as a result of the MSA. Based upon this market research, it was determined that competition is not viable, and MTSI is the only source that can meet the Government’s requirements and schedule at this time.

9. Interested Sources: The proposed action will not be synopsized on the Federal Business Opportunities Page in accordance with FAR 5.202(a) (6). In accordance with FAR 16.505 (b)(2)(ii)(D) the justification shall be made publically available at the GPE http://www.fedbizopps.gov.

10. Other Facts:

a. Procurement History:

b. Acquisition Data Availability: The Government possesses a Performance Work Statement.

c. Subcontracting Competition: FAR 52.244-5, Competition in Subcontracting, is included in Contract Number W15P7T-06-D-E403 and is applicable to this action.

11. Technical Certification: I certify that the supporting data under my cognizance, which are included in this justification, are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Adam J. Parlow Date: ____________________________

Chief, Technical Management Division Signature: __________________________

12. Requirements Certification: I certify that the supporting data under my cognizance, which are included in this justification, are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Salvatore M. Granata Date: ____________________________

System Acquisition Specialist Signature: __________________________

13. Fair and Reasonable Cost Determination: I hereby determine that the anticipated cost to the Government for this contract action is fair and reasonable. This contracting action is a no-ceiling-increase extension where the incumbent will be performed at the current pricing which was evaluated at the time of the task order award. Task Order 0041 was competed among S3 contract holders, and two responsible proposals were received and evaluated, therefore, fair and reasonable were determined in according to FAR 15.403-1(c)(1).

LaKia L. Johnson Date: _______________________________

Procuring Contracting Officer Signature: ___________________________

14. Procuring Contracting Officer Certification: The requirement herein described is a valid requirement of the activity named in paragraph 1 of this justification. The technical and requirements information contained in the justification represent the minimum needs of the Government. The only way to satisfy this requirement is by limiting competition as described herein.

LaKia L. Johnson Date: _______________________________

Procuring Contracting Officer Signature: ___________________________

APPROVAL

Based on the foregoing justification, I hereby approve the procurement of services in supporting PdM NS proposed as a modification to extend the POP of Task Order 0041 under Contract W15P7T06DE403 from 18 February 2013 to 17 August 2013; the total estimated price of this modification is not to exceed $4.02M. This action is authorized on a limited source basis pursuant to the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304c and FAR 16.505(b) (2) (i) (C), subject to the availability of funds, and provided that the services described herein have otherwise been authorized for acquisition. If the proposed contract action is not completed within 180 days from the below date, this Justification and Approval shall be returned to the Competition Advocate for revalidation. Additionally, if any changes to the requirements, basis for the justification, market conditions or increases in the estimated value of the proposed action occur at any time, the Contracting Officer shall document these changes in a memorandum and obtain review/concurrence from the Competition Advocate.