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DLA Land & Maritime Justification for Other Than Full & Open Competition (December 2023)

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[ X ] ORIGINAL

[ ] ADDENDUM (attach copy of original J&A for add-ons or revisions)

The Defense Logistics Agency, DLA Land and Maritime, is the contracting activity.

The action being approved is the acquisition of supplies on other than a full and open competition basis.

The supplies required to meet the using activity’s needs are described as follows:

BRIEF DESCRIPTION NSN/P/N QUANTITY EST. VALUE AMSC

CODE

4D Aft Port Special Feature N/A 2 each EACH 40374000 Aft Starboard Special Feature N/A 2 each /EACH 40374001

*If too numerous, attach list of NSNs and AMSC codes

Identify end item, weapon system, or class of item:

Wide Apperature Array weapon system.

ESTIMATED BASE VALUE

ESTIMATED TOTAL VALUE (BASE + OPTIONS)

(No extra options necessary)

MAXIMUM CONTRACT VALUE: N/A

FOR ADD-ONS, PROVIDE VALUE OF OPTION YRS REMAINING

No extra options necessary.

4. The statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition is:

[X] 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) - Available from only one or a limited number of sources.

Brief narrative supporting the situation and weapon system:

The replacement of the Special Feature for the Seawolf class ship is a direct form, fit, and functional replacement for the original shipboard unit. All components and parts to manufacture the Special Feature are proprietary to Fleet Sensor System Group, General Dynamics Information Technology. Other vendors do not have access to the OEM proprietary information and drawing information. Due to the highly complex nature of the combination of materials, Fleet Sensor System Group, General Dynamics Information Technology, is the only company authorized to manufacture the Special Feature as it is designed by NAVSEA. The function of the Special Feature is mandatory for the proper working order of

DLA Land & Maritime Justification for Other Than Full & Open Competition (November 2023)

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the Wide Appeture Array weapons system. Proper working of this system is mandated by NAVSEA for all Seawolf class Ships. Given the complexity and essential nature of the Special Feature, the price is considered reasonable. Cost to have other than OEM design and manufacture similar unit from scratch could easily double the OEM supplied cost and time. Based on the information available, the government would not attempt to develop competitive specifications for the special feature. To do so would be financial prohibitive.

5. If restricted to the only source(s) of supply, include source(s) and CAGE code:58672 Manufacturer: Fleet Sensor System Group, General Dynamics Information Technology.

Mfg Address: 100 Mechanic St. Pawcatuck CT, 06379 POC: , Program Manager Phone:

The use of the authority cited below:

[X] AMC 4. Acquire, for the first time, directly from the manufacturer.

The use of the authority cited is based on:

[X] AMC 4. Acquire, for the first time, directly from the manufacturer. This is the first time DLA has procured this item.

[X] AMSC D. The data needed to acquire this part competitively is not physically available, it cannot be obtained economically, nor is it possible to draft adequate specifications or any other adequate, economical description of the material for a competitive solicitation. AMCS 3, 4, or 5 are valid.The replacement of the Special Feature for the Seawolf class ship is a direct form, fit, and functional replacement for the original shipboard unit. All components and parts to manufacture the Special Feature are proprietary to Fleet Sensor System Group, General Dynamics Information Technology. Other vendors do not have access to the OEM proprietary information and drawing information. Due to the highly complex nature of the combination of materials, Fleet Sensor System Group, General Dynamics Information Technology, is the only company authorized to manufacture the Special Feature as it is designed by NAVSEA.

[ X] Other: (Explain) Sole source is based on proprietary data only available to the OEM

6. Efforts to ensure that offers are solicited from as many sources as practicable are: Market research efforts are detailed in section 8.

[ X] The acquisition will be synopsized on or about 5/5/2024.__________________.

[X] Other. (Explain)_ Sole source is based on proprietary data only available to the OEM.

7. I hereby determine that the anticipated cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable.

Price analysis will be conducted through review of pricing found through market research. Based on the above techniques to be used, the Contracting Officer hereby anticipates the cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable.

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8. Market Research/Efforts to Obtain Competition:

Describe the market research conducted and the results.

Fleet Sensor System Group, General Dynamics Information Technology is the mandated provider for the SSN21 class for the Special Feature as specified in the drawing. The proprietary information for the manufacturing on this OEM part is only able to be manufactured by Fleet Sensor System Group, General Dynamics Information Technology, as necessitated by NAVSEA. The proprietary information affects fit up, installation, compatibility, and functionality of the Special Feature for the Wide Appature Array.

Researched Ability One, Unicor, and GSA, No Records were found ,Google like items were found. Based upon market research conducted it has been determined that the requested item is commercially available.

Market Survey [10 U.S.C. 3204(e)(2)(D)]:

[ X] A market survey was conducted on/during 3/2/2024 Total number of vendors contacted: 1 Names of vendors contacted and responding: Fleet Sensor System Group (Jeremy Smith)

Techniques used to conduct survey: email correspondence 3/2/2024.

Types of information requested: Authority, capacity, authorization to manufacture the Special Feature as designed by NAVSEA for the 21 class ships.

Summary of information received:

Additional information received from ( ) as follows: The vendor is a large business, who prefers to quote directly to government. Fleet Sensor System Group is independent fro the OEM. The requested material is not in current inventory. The item is only sold to government customers.

Information received regarding the commerciality of the item(s): The item is available in the marketplace, commercial off the shelf, the item is only sold to government customers.

Prior contracts are not available.

9. Additional facts supporting other than full and open competition are:

[ X ] Based upon the attached technical certification, technical data is not available and cannot be developed to permit full and open competition. The data presently available reflects the minimum needs of the Government.

[ ] When FAR 6.302-1 is cited for follow-on acquisitions as described in 6.302-1(a)(2)(ii), an estimate of the cost to the Government that would be duplicated and how the estimate was derived. N/A

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[X] Other: (Explain) Market research consisted of interactions with industry participants, and input from government subject matter experts.

10. A listing of sources, if any, indicating an interest in the acquisition is: Fleet Sensor System Group

11. The following actions are being taken to identify additional sources: The end user does not have access to previous contracts [ X] Solicitation contains DLA Procurement Note, L04 Offers for Part Numbered Items [ X] Solicitation contains DLA Procurement Note, M06 Evaluation of Offers for Part Numbered Items

12.IAW DFARS PGI 6.3 states that any previous J&A must be attached.

[ X] This is a first-time procurement, no previous J&A exists to include with the file, IAW DFARS PGI 6.3.

I hereby certify that the information contained in this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. If not exceeding $750,000, this signature serves as the approval.

Date

Contracting Officer

APPROVAL/CERTIFICATION

I have reviewed and approve this justification:

Competition Advocate Signature

FERNANDEZ.SHAWN.FRED

ERICK.1179718088

Digitally signed by

FERNANDEZ.SHAWN.FREDERICK.1179718088

Date: 2024.05.09 14:04:29 -07'00'

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APPROVAL REQUIREMENTS

[ ] Up to $750,000 Contracting Officer

[ X ] $750,000 to $15,000,000 Competition Advocate

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