Redacted_JA_JPADS.pdf

Program: JPADS Post Production Engineering and Support Estimated Dollar Value: $24,811,164.00

Control Number: CAO-15-0120

For Official Use Only

JUSTIFICATION REVIEW DOCUMENT

FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

Program/Equipment: JPADS Post Production Engineering and Support

Authority: 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1); FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(iii)(B),Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirement.

Amount: $24,811,164.00

Prepared by: Typed Name: Stephanie Milne DSN: 880-8782

Title: Contract Specialist

Email: stephanie.e.milne.civ@mail.mil

Date: 07 May 2015

Contracting

Officer:

Typed Name: Christie Vicci

Title: Contracting Officer

Email: christie.r.vicci.civ@mail.mil

DSN: 880-4179

Date: 12 May 2015

Technical Typed Name: Andrew Schafer DSN: 880-4647

Representative: Title: Deputy Director, Armament Software

Email: andrew.p.schafer.civ@mail.mil

Date: 27 January 2015

Requirements Typed Name: Andrew Schafer DSN: 880-4647

Representative: Title: Deputy Director, Armament Software

Email: andrew.p.schafer.civ@mail.mil

Date: 27 January 2015

Reviews: I have reviewed this justification and find it adequate to support other than full and open competition.

Contracting Officer //Signed//

ACC-NJ-JA Christie Vicci Date: 13 May 2015

Group Manager //Signed//

ACC-NJ-JA Elizabeth A. Horak Date: 29 May 2015

Center Director //signed//

ACC-NJ-JA David A. Etro Date: 02 June 2015

Legal Counsel //signed//

RDAR-DGC-P Adam Fontana Date: 02 June 2015

Associate Director //signed//

ACC-NJ Sandra LaBell Date: 11 June 2015

Special Advocate for Competition

//signed//

ACC-NJ Rebecca E. Wisser Date: 25 June 2015

//signed//

Principal Assistant Responsible for Contracting

David M. Banashefski Date: 26 June 2015

ACC-NJ

JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL

FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

1. CONTRACTING ACTIVITY:

U.S. Army Contracting Command – New Jersey

2. DESCRIPTION OF ACTION:

a. The proposed contracting action is a new Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF) contract to provide software engineering support for the Joint Precision Airdrop System (JPADS) Program in support of Armament Research Development and Engineering Center (ARDEC) Armament

Software Engineering Center (ASEC). This procurement will utilize FY15 Research, Development, Testing & Evaluation (RDT&E) and Operation and Maintenance, Army

(OMA) appropriations on the initial base contract, and annual OMA appropriations are planned for all Option years.

b. The period of performance will be a one-year base contract with four (4) one-year Options from date of award. The estimated contract value including Options is $24,811,164.00.

c. The proposed Other than Full and Open Competition contracting strategy is a sole source contract to Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc. (Draper Labs) 555 Technology Square

Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139.

d. Pursuant to Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) 207.103(d)(i)(B), an Acquisition Plan is not required as this effort is under the $50 million threshold for new service programs and less than $25 million for any fiscal year. A Service Acquisition Strategy was approved by the Principal Assistant Responsible for Contracting (PARC) on 27 May

2015.

3. DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES:

a. ARDEC ASEC has a requirement to provide successful maintenance, testing, configuration management and technical support services specific to the software engineering requirements for JPADS while it is in its post-production sustainment phase. JPADS is a Global

Positioning System (GPS) guided airdrop system capable of navigating payloads from 750-

10,000lbs to a specified impact point, managed by Program Manager (PM) Force

Sustainment Systems (FSS). Overall, the JPADS program has two other concurrent contracts with different contractors supporting it; one for the system itself and another for research and development enhancements. This proposed JPADS contract action represents the third, and it is in support of the software engineering requirements that the JPADS system depends on to function. The ARDEC ASEC is currently providing the PM FSS with post-production software sustainment support of the JPADS program. To accomplish this mission, the ASEC team requires engineering and support to provide high quality post production services to the

JPADS program. The ARDEC ASEC requirements would include analyzing software requirements to determine appropriate schedules and providing technical support to address project specific software engineering requirements for the JPADS system. Additionally, the requirements would include assistance with development, fielding and support of a web-based solution for providing software updates in the field and to provide certifiable avionics and Guidance Navigation & Control (GN&C) systems. This performance based effort will require the expertise in the development, maintenance, and application of GN&C simulation and analysis tools to support the operation and sustain engineering for JPADS programs. In addition, the contractor shall support the development, maintenance, and application of

GN&C simulation and analysis tools to support space flight and technology development programs including the JPADS. The Option year requirements are a continuation of the base year requirements. The contract shall utilize a Performance Work Statement (PWS) to include a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) that identifies levels of performance standards.

b. The proposed contract award will require that the contractor provide engineering and support services, software and hardware activities, deployment procedures and ongoing maintenance activities of the ARDEC ASEC JPADS mission. Currently, the JPADS program supports the following different hardware variants: Ultra-Light Weight 500lb (ULW), 4,000lb (4K), 2,000lb (2K) and 10,000lb (10K). On the proposed contract award, the contractor will need to develop software that can perform system identification to support existing and new weight ranges for GN&C software. Further, the contract will require the development of software capable of performing autonomous avoidance of drop-zone avoidance, mid-air collision avoidance on a single release pass and terrain avoidance, and GN&C strategies to operate

GPS in limited environments. The contractor will be required to maintain technical documentation for the JPADS program, including hardware and software design, requirements, tests, and design. It will require the contractor to perform software programming and testing as needed to meet requirements as well as implement actions as required to maintain the JPADS application. The proposed contract award will also require support for software engineering, test support, hardware and software upgrades, and support of existing and potential project needs, as well as quality control procedures for the JPADS application. The contractor will provide assistance with development, fielding and support of a web-based solution for providing software updates to the field. This requires experience with analyzing log files for the current JPADS software, creating certificates of acceptance, wind logs, performing Launch Acceptability Region (LAR) and drop zone analysis.

Additionally, knowledge of the JPADS terrain data format will be required to package and deliver terrain data to the field. Web server application development will be required.

Finally, the proposed contract award will require the contractor to support maintenance of the

JPADS effectiveness, readiness, and ensuring the JPADSs deployed are operating successfully. It will require the contractor to develop installation procedures as well as strategies for updating firmware in the field. The contractor will interface with ARDEC

ASEC, other Government agencies and contractors, program Integrated Product Team (IPT) members, and various staff from JPADS program.

c. The proposed contract period of performance will be one year from date of award for the base contract. Four (4) additional one-year Options will also be included. Based on current budget projections, ARDEC ASEC anticipates funding for the JPADS post production engineering and support services requirement for the next five years.

4. AUTHORITY CITED:

10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1); FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(iii)(B), Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

5. REASON FOR AUTHORITY CITED:

The following subparagraphs provide the rationale for use of the authority under FAR 6.302-

1(a)(2)(iii)(B), only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements for the procurement of JPADS Post Production Engineering Support. Paragraph 6.302-

1(a)(2)(iii) applies when the agency’s need for DoD, NASA, and the Coast Guard, services may be deemed to be available only from the original source in the case of follow-on contracts for the continued provision of highly specialized services when it is likely that award to any other source would result in:

(B) unacceptable delays in fulfilling the agency requirement.

a. Draper Labs has demonstrated extensive knowledge, capabilities and experience in mission planning for airdrop applications in the Consolidated Airdrop Tool (CAT) and Joint mission planning system environment, providing engineering support in these environments since 2007. Draper Labs has developed support for multiple mission planning features in CAT in all the areas required by the

Government. This support includes the following: (i) Support for the wireless gate release system

(WGRS) which allows aircrew to operate this system from one integrated environment on the aircraft,

(ii) Transfer of Digital Terrain Elevation Data from CAT to Aerial Guidance Units (AGUs) for autonomous terrain avoidance, (iii) Modeling dispersion systems (food and water packets; leaflets) to determine coverage area and plan for activation altitude, (iv) Mission planning for operations with a combination of personnel and JPADS, (v) Airdrop Damage Estimation (ADE) for JPADS and unguided airdrop to calculate the probability of impact with protected objects. This module also helps automate mission planning based on mission constraints, user priorities, and mission parameters such as number of bundles, release altitude, and run-in heading with an integrated Falcon View map display, and (vi) A new Launch LAR algorithm which accounts for terrain, three-dimensional wind effects, and wind uncertainty using a trajectory back-propagation technique. A significant amount of time and funding has been invested in Draper Labs expertise with regard to the JPADS program.

Draper Labs has the necessary knowledge, experience and capabilities as a result of supporting

ARDEC ASEC’s mission on the JPADS program since the current hardware platform of the JPADS

Modular Airborne Guidance Unit (MAGU) has been fielded.

b. FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(iii)(B) Unacceptable delays: Any source other than Draper Labs would have an estimated delay of eighteen (18) months. This delay would result in a loss of accountability for services and the efficiency of the entire effort would suffer dramatically, resulting in decreased operational effectiveness. This contract would affect the following hardware contracts currently in place through Natick Soldier Research Development and Engineering Center (NSRDEC); W56HZV-

14-D-0111 and W56HZV-14-D-0112 as it will affect their ability to get upgraded software. The

JPADS project overall is affected by the delay of this contract since the software is vital to the systems usability. The software is essential to the program as it guides, navigates and controls the payload to the impact point. Without the software the system cannot be dropped at a high altitude and cannot navigate to the point of impact. The software upgrades improve the effectiveness of the system by implementing features such as terrain avoidance, hazard avoidance and high wind mitigation that are not possible with “dumb” drops. Draper Labs is developing and delivering the operational GN&C flight software for these systems. A break in this service would result in broken critical access supply lines to weapons and supplies needed to meet Warfighter mission requirements. The accuracy results from Draper Labs have exceeded threshold performance requirements in the developed software.

Given the complex and unique nature of the hardware and software, it would require training a new contractor with existing subject matter expertise in the GN&C field in order to fully understand the program. It would take twelve (12) months to understand the hardware and software program, three

(3) months for configuration management process development, and three (3) months to train a new contractor in software documentation review. Additionally, the 18 month delay is due to the fact that the JPADS software contains complex functionality that would require subject matter expertise with

GN&C programs. This JPADS software is running on unique hardware, a MAGU created by

Wamore Inc., Phoenix Arizona. As the developer of the JPADS GN&C software for the JPADS program Draper Labs is the only known sources that possesses the unique knowledge and expertise to provide support for the post production sustainment activities of this program.

c. Analysis of Alternatives to Other than Full and Open Competition:

(i) Two (2) potential procurement strategies to satisfy the requirement were analyzed. One

(1) strategy is a sole source award to Draper Labs and the other is a full and open

(F&OC) for the JPADS Post Production Engineering and Support. Due to the specialized nature of the JPADS support in this instance, adequate competition for meeting this requirement is highly unlikely. A component breakout strategy is not applicable to this procurement and was not analyzed. Award of a sole source contract to Draper Labs is the only alternative that assures cost effective and timely requirements for the JPADS Post

Production Engineering and Support.

(ii) Requirements: Any source other than Draper Labs would have new personnel subject to a prolonged learning curve in order to obtain the skill level and technical expertise required to perform the unique and specialized JPADS support. This would likely result in performance and quality degradations and unnecessary risks. Draper Labs already possesses the necessary level of expertise, experience, and familiarity with the current

JPADS. As the developer of the JPADS GN&C software for the JPADS program, Draper

Labs possesses the unique knowledge and expertise to provide support of the post production sustainment activities of this program. Furthermore, Draper Labs is the only source available with the knowledge and understanding of JPADS. Therefore, fulfilling this requirement with a sole source contract to Draper Labs is the only alternative that will meet technical and performance requirements.

(iii) Schedule Risk: It is estimated that competition of this contract would cause a schedule delay of 18 months. It would take 18 months to train another contractor with the necessary GN&C subject matter expertise to fully understand the software and hardware requirements for supporting the JPADS program in its current configuration. Given support for system software and firmware upgrades and fielding is needed by September of 2015, having to take time to train a new contractor would cause a break in service that would be detrimental to the Government’s ability to support the JPADS program. A new contractor that has no experience with the system would have to learn and understand the algorithms, system architecture, hardware configuration, test software, and the software itself. The break in service will prevent the Warfighter from being able to perform precision airdrops, limiting their effective range of operations and capabilities. Degraded system operation would occur due to not implementing field required changes and improvements. Maintenance of these capabilities is essential to the Government in order to ensure guided airdrops of food, water and gas supplies to deployed troops overseas continues uninterrupted.

(iv) Cost Risk: Any source other than Draper Labs would require significant costs associated with the re-accreditation, configuration management, software documentation review, source code review, re-testing, lab environment costs, personnel training, software upgrades and maintenance that would cost the government over $8M to re-compete the previous tasks completed by Draper Labs. Draper Labs has already incurred these costs on previous Government contracts. Therefore, fulfilling this requirement with a sole source contract to Draper Labs is the only alternative that will meet cost requirements.

(v) Performance Risk: A new contractor that has no experience with the system would have to learn and understand the algorithms, system architecture, hardware configuration, test software, and the software itself. Although the Government has data rights to the

Software Engineering Data Package (SEDP), market research performed for this contract has shown that Draper Labs is the only contractor capable of supporting this work. Using an untrained contractor could result in a break in service that would prevent Warfighter from being able to perform precision airdrops, limiting their effective range of operations and capabilities. Degraded system operation would occur due to not implementing field required changes, troubleshooting of operational issues and improvements to the system.

Maintenance of these capabilities is essential to the Government in order to ensure guided airdrops of food, water and gas supplies to deployed troops overseas continues uninterrupted.

(vi) The JPADS Technical Data Package (TDP) and SEDP is Government owned, however it includes the software and algorithms integral to the GN&C features of the system that control the precision and accuracy of the system, and is constantly changing as a result of the separate systems contract and separate research and development enhancement contract. Further, the unique nature of these algorithms and software necessitates the proposed sole source contract. Under the proposed contract, the software engineer data package, will be further developed and updated to reflect any software modification.

These modifications can include new and improved flight algorithms. Currently, based on market research performed for this sole source contract, no contractor is capable of using the Government owned SEDP to make these modifications other than Draper Labs. The

Government will continuously maintain and update the SEDP and retain data rights for all data developed at the Government’s expense. At the present time, block upgrades for the system are on-going and competition is not feasible. These block upgrades will result in potential hardware overhauls that will require new GN&C algorithms. It is anticipated that when the JPADS program becomes more stabilized, and more capable companies are identified, full and open competition will be pursued. The JPADS is type classified, and is used by the Army, Marines and Air Force in both military and humanitarian efforts. It is anticipated the JPADS will remain in the Army inventory for years.

(vii) Conclusion: F&OC would present an unacceptable level of technical/performance, cost, and schedule risk. As a result, a sole source contract award to Draper Labs is the only alternative that will satisfy the requirement for JPADS Post Production Engineering and Support. Award to any source other than Draper Labs would cause unacceptable delays.

6. EFFORTS TO OBTAIN COMPETITION:

a. Effective competition is not anticipated since Draper Labs is the only firm that possesses the necessary level of expertise, experience, and familiarity with the current JPADS Program that meets all Government objectives and performance requirements.

b. Subcontracting competition: Subcontracting competition by the prime contractor will be maximized by the Contracting Officer through publication of the solicitation, required by

FAR 5.201. FAR 52.244-5, Competition in Subcontracting, will be included in this contract.

7. ACTIONS TO INCREASE COMPETITION:

Full and open competition is not practical for the proposed contract, as Draper Labs is the only source that currently possesses the requisite level of expertise, experience, and familiarity for additional JPADS Post-

Production Support. The Government will continuously maintain and update the SEDP and retain data rights for all data developed at the Government’s expense. Over the course of the next five (5) years, market research attempts will continue annually to look for other capable sources. When and if another capable source is identified, the Government will consider not exercising any further Options with Draper

Labs and will look to pursue full and open competition.

8. MARKET RESEARCH:

The U.S. Army Contracting Command (ACC) – New Jersey on behalf of ARDEC, conducted a market research via Sources Sought Notice (SSN), W15QKN-14-X-3024 in July 2014 to understand Industry capability to provide post-production software sustainment support for the JPADS program. Two (2)

Industry responses were received and reviewed against the SSN goals as well as the objective of the proposed contract.

Offeror SNN Analysis Objectives

Engility

Corporation, 3750

Centerview Drive, Chantilly, VA

20151

Cannot meet all contract requirements.

Insufficient JPADS program experience.

Lacks extensive experience in mission planning for airdrop applications in the

Consolidated Airdrop Tool (CAT) and Joint mission planning system environments.

Lacks expertise in LAR algorithms accounting for terrain, 3-dimensional winds and wind uncertainty, mission planning automation based on mission constraints, user priorities and mission parameters or

Airdrop Damage Estimation (ADE) for unguided and guided systems. Lacks experience in performing automated system identification of the JPADS. Lack of experience in performing autonomous avoidance of drop-zone avoidance, mid-air collision avoidance on a single release pass and performing terrain avoidance. Did not demonstrate experience creating or working with GN&C strategies to operate within a

GPS limited environment.

Not Capable

Charles Stark

Draper Laboratory

Inc., 555 Technology

Square, Cambridge, MA

02139

Viable candidate based on experience and knowledge of JPADS, Precision Airdrop, the JPADS Mission planner and support of the JPADS 2k Joint Urgent Operational

Needs Statement (JUONS). Capable of supporting a web-based solution by providing software updates to the field, providing engineering and verification support of the JPADS, maintenance of the

JPADS and support for Implementation

Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs). Has demonstrated extensive JPADS program

Capable experience, experience in mission planning for airdrop applications in the Consolidated

Airdrop Tool (CAT) and Joint mission planning system environments, expertise in

LAR algorithms accounting for terrain, 3-dimensional winds and wind uncertainty, mission planning automation based on mission constraints, user priorities and mission parameters or Airdrop Damage

Estimation (ADE) for unguided and guided systems.

a. This sources sought notice was seeking sources with extensive experience with the JPADS program in the following areas: expertise in developing software for the Ultra Light Weight 500lb

(ULW) , 4,000lb (4K), 2,000lb (2K) and 10,000lb (10K) hardware variants of the JPADS, the ability to develop software that can perform system identification through to support existing and new weight ranges for GN&C software, the experience developing software capable of performing autonomous avoidance of drop-zone avoidance, mid-air collision avoidance on a single release pass and terrain avoidance, and experience with GN&C strategies to operate in

GPS limited environments. Lastly, the contractor would need to demonstrate experience with strategies for updating firmware in the field. Given Draper Labs experience in design and development support for GN&C sensor systems including JPADS, the ASEC finds their ability to provide GN&C support for the proposed contract acceptable.

b. In their white paper submittal, Draper Labs showed a strong background in experience with the

JPADS program. Draper Labs demonstrated their ability to develop advanced flight software features. Namely, these features are the autonomous avoidance of user-identified drop zone hazards, the vision-based navigation capability to operate in GPS limited environments, and the field-upgradeable firmware. As advertised in the Sources Sought Notice, ASEC is seeking assistance with development, fielding and support of a web-based solution for providing software updates to the field. This requires experience with analyzing log files for the current JPADS software, creating certificates of acceptance, wind logs, performing LAR and drop zone analysis.

Additionally, knowledge of the JPADS terrain data format will be required to package and deliver terrain data to the field. Web server application development will be required. Draper Labs has shown an ability to assist the ASEC with the development fielding and support of a web-based solution for providing software updates to the field. Draper Labs has completed development and is preparing to field a web-based application to support all JPADS AGUs on their current contract. The website provides functionality for users to download flight software updates and region-specific terrain data and easily perform transfers to AGUs. It also allows users and program personnel to analyze flight logs, determine winds experienced in flight, determine suitability of potential drop zones, and manage certificate of acceptances from AGUs that are being refurbished or upgraded. Draper Laboratory has shown they are able to assist with the development, fielding and support of a web based solution for providing software updates to the field, given that they have done the development of this web-based application to this point.

c. Draper Labs is currently providing engineering and verification for these variants for the

Government. Within their sources sought white paper submittal, Draper Labs identified that they have worked with US Army NSRDEC, US Army PM-FSS, and ARDEC ASEC to rapidly respond to the JPADS 2K JUONS. In this role, Draper Labs developed and delivered operational

GN&C flight software for the JPADS 2K program. Due to operational need, the scope of this effort increased to support additional users and system types including the JPADS 10K, the

JPADS ULW for US Marine Corps users, and the JPADS 4K for Navy special operations forces users. Draper Labs has supported PM-FSS and ASEC in the completion of the JPADS Urgent

Material Release (UMR) and upcoming Full Material Release (FMR). A large portion of this work includes documentation, processes, and software modifications to ensure that Draper Labs flight software and any related avionics are certifiable for delivery. Draper Labs enabled FMR as well as post production support by providing subject matter expertise enabling maintenance of the

JPADS, support for implementation of ECPs, and maintenance of reliability and effectiveness of deployed operational systems. Given their past experience with performing engineering and verification support, maintenance and support for ECPs for the current JPADS 2K system, the

ARDEC ASEC finds Draper Labs capabilities as exemplified in their white paper submittal as acceptable for the proposed contract award.

9. INTERESTED SOURCES:

a. To date, no other sources have written to express an interest. Please see Paragraph 8 for a discussion of the Market Research conducted.

b. As required by FAR 5.201, a pre-solicitation notice will be posted to the Federal Business

Opportunity website (FedBizOpps) and will contain the appropriate rationale for other than full and open competition upon approval of this J&A document. Any proposals received by other than the intended source shall be considered.

10. OTHER FACTS:

a. Procurement History:

The following is a list of the most recent Government contracts that involved services for the

Joint Precision Airdrop System.

Contract No. W15QKN-12-C-0131

Contractor: Charles Stark Draper Laboratory

Award Date: July 24, 2012

Item Procured: Post Production Support for Joint Precision Airdrop System

Competitive Status: Sole Source

Authority: FAR 6.302-1, Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements

Summary of Section 7: The current planned contracting strategy is a sole source contract award to Charles Stark Draper Laboratories, Inc. for additional JPADS Post- Production

Support. Any future procurement for this effort will be met via full and open competition.

As part of this contract, Draper will complete the software documentation and sustainment software, which will then belong to the Government. Once the Government has the software documentation, then the Government will be able to organically maintain the JPADS-2K software and will only require contractor assistance to implement new unforeseen requirements from theater. The JPADS 2K System is expected to be sustained for over ten years.

Note: The sole source contract referenced above was awarded in FY12. This contract was anticipated to be a base year followed by four Option years. Sustainment requirements for the contract were greater than anticipated and Option years were exercised early, finishing out a 5 year effort in 3 years. Sustainment work is still anticipated over the next several years to enhance the system further to meet Key Performance Parameters (KPPs) for the program.

The JPADS system is currently being used by Marine Corps, Air Force and Army users.

These systems are being used for testing, training as well as fielded OCONUS for delivery of supplies to the Warfighter.

It was stated in the Justification and Approval For Other Than Full and Open Competition on the sole source contract referenced above, Control # CAO-12-0157, that Draper would complete the software documentation and sustainment software and that the Government would be able to organically maintain the JPADS 2K software. Unfortunately, the current software documentation was not organically maintained and is still not complete as key requirements for the system and are still being fulfilled by new software releases. Each software release results in an updated set of software documentation. After the system reaches a stable point, where the accuracy requirements are fully achieved and major software changes related to how the system flies are no longer required, then the system will be able to be supported organically. Until we reach this point it is necessary to utilize a contractor with the necessary GN&C expertise to fulfill the system requirements.

During the previous contract, the options were exercised quicker than expected and the quantity of platforms increased from 2K to 10K. Draper Labs has worked on creating a single software platform that is capable of running on several hardware platforms. At the start of the original contract the software was only intended to run on the 2K hardware platform.

Throughout several releases, the software is now is configurable to run on for 2k, 4K and ultra-light weight (ULW) systems. Additionally, the software is capable of detecting 10K motor controllers and automatically configuring and installing the software for this platform.

Changes to the hardware since Draper Labs has begun working on the software include an updated keypad, integration of a software upgrade device (SUDs), conversion from an Aerial

Guidance Unit (AGU) to MAGU, which includes a new battery as well upgraded internal

Secure Digital (SD) card and the addition of an external SD card. The software developed by

Draper Labs has been the only one developed and installed for all of these hardware platforms/configurations.

Currently, the Government is unable to perform the work without Draper Labs because the

Government does not have the necessary personnel to bring this work in house. Subject matter expertise is needed in GN&C. In addition to the lack of subject matter expertise, the

Government does not have enough personnel to support this work. Currently Draper is the only known capable source to support this sustainment work, however market research will be performed yearly to look for other capable sources. When and if another capable source is identified, the Government will consider not exercising any further Options with Draper Labs and will look to pursue full and open competition.

b. Other Facts:

Not Applicable

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

Name: Andrew Schafer Date: 27 January 2015

Title: Deputy Director, Armament Software Signature: //Signed//

Office Symbol: RDAR-WSS

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

Name: Andrew Schafer Date: 27 January 2015

Title: Deputy Director, Armament Software Signature: //Signed//

Office Symbol: RDAR-WSS

13. Fair and Reasonable Cost Determination: I hereby determine that the anticipated cost to the

Government for this contract action will be fair and reasonable. The resulting proposal will be subjected to a formal technical evaluation, cost/price analysis, and comparison to the Independent Government Cost

Estimate (IGCE) that will be used to determine the anticipated costs are fair and reasonable. In addition, Certified Cost and Pricing data will be required in accordance with FAR 15.403-4.

Name: Christie Vicci Date: 13 May 2015

Title: Contracting Officer Signature: //Signed//

Office Symbol: ACC-NJ-JA

14. Contracting Officer Certification: I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Name: Christie Vicci Date: 13 May 2015

Title: Contracting Officer Signature: //Signed//

Office Symbol: ACC-NJ-JA

APPROVAL

Based on the foregoing justification, I hereby approve the procurement JPADS Post-Production

Engineering Support on an other than full and open competition basis pursuant to the authority of 10

U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(iii)(B) subject to the availability of funds, and provided that the services and property herein described have otherwise been authorized for acquisition.

MICHAEL R. HUTCHISON

Deputy to the Commanding General

Army Contracting Command