NINJA_Retrofit_Support_JA_Redacted.pdf
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This is a Justification Review Document and Memorandum for Record for Absence of Competition for a single-source procurement by the National Guard Bureau.
The contracting activity is 142 MSC, with the requiring activity being NINJA 4925 Retrofit Kit. The requirement is for a modular Ninja 4925 Radio Frequency Front End (RFFE), which is a drop-in replacement for legacy Ninja hardware that has been discontinued due to parts obsolescence. The Ninja system is a counter-small unmanned aircraft systems (C-sUAS) family of products designed to detect, disrupt, and defeat hostile unmanned aircraft. The new RFFE features fully integrated support for all Ninja RF signal bands in a single package, increases peak transmit power for more effective countermeasures, supports RF band agile configuration for swarms and mass attack mitigation, and includes support and warranty services. The contract is structured as a Firm Fixed Price new contract using O&M Air funding.
The justification for single-source procurement cites 41 USC 1901 as implemented in FAR 13.106-1(b)(1). Black River Systems Company is identified as the sole authorized supplier of the NINJA RFFE system, as mandated by NGB A4S Memo dated 7 June 2024, which designates NINJA as the USAF and ANG's Program of Record for C-sUAS capability. The justification notes that Black River Systems is the only vendor manufacturing this hardware, the only provider of required support and warranties, and the only compatible system with current Ninja equipment on base. Market research identified a GSA contract for the required equipment. No posting requirements apply, no efforts to obtain competition were made, and no actions to increase competition are possible at this time, pending potential rescission of the memo. The contracting officer certified fair and reasonable pricing on 01 July 2026, and the technical representative certified the justification on 16 June 2026.
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CUI//SP-SSEL
Memorandum for Record - Absence of Competition Instructions
Local Control Number
la. CONTRACTING ACTIVITY
142 MSC
2a. NATURE OF ACTION Only one source.
NGB Control Number (if applicable)
b. Requiring Activity NINJA 4925 Retrofit Kit
b. Contract Action New Contract
3a. ESTIMATED TOTAL PRICE OF REQUEST (including options, ifanyJ
4a. Name of Requirement NINJA 4925 Retrofit Kit
c. Contract Type Firm Fixed Price c.POC
d. Fund Type O&M,Air
b. If Applicable, Estimated Price of Supplies/Services
b. Description of Requirement Ninja is a C-sUAS family of products that detects, disrnpts, and defeats hostile unmanned aircraft. Ninja uses an open architecture that is software upgradeable to keep pace \\<'ith emerging sUAS threats. The Radio Frequency Front End (RFFE) is essential for optin1ized detection and mitigation at longer ranges. The modular Ninja 4925 RFFE is a drop-in replacement for the legacy Nina hardware front end that has been discontinued due to parts obsolescence. The new RFFE features fully integrated support for all Ninja RF signal bands in one package and enables easy integration into existing installations while increasing supply-chain availability. It increases peak transmit power for more effective countenneasures and now supports RF band agile configuration for swamis and mass attack mitigation. This requirement will also include support and warranty.
c. Demonstrate, in Detail, Why This Specific Item or Service, is the Only One That Meets Y Olll' Requirements Black River Systems Company is the only vendor who manufactlll·es this piece of hardware (and provides support) and is compatible with the current NINJA C-sUAS System we utilize on the installation for base security. Additionally, per NGB A4S Memo dated 7 JU11e 2024 this item needs to be plll·chased specifically from Black River Systems Company as NINJA is currently the USAF and ANG's Program of record for C-sUAS capability.
5a. HAS THIS BEEN PREVIOUSLY PROCURED?
Yes, details are below. ✓ No.
6a. AUTHORITY CITED 41 USC 1901 as iruplemented in FAR 13.106-I(b)(I) Soliciting from a single source.
b ti th • ' dCD. Reason or Au onty Cite Black River Systenis is the only authorized supplier of the RFFE NINJA system required per NGB A4S memo and the only ones to provide support and warranties. Additionally, it is the only system compatible with current NINJA equipment on base.
7. POSTING REQUIREMENTS
None.
8. CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS
CDa. Efforts to Obtain Competition
None.
b • In C . . ('D. Actions to crease ompetihon Nothing can be done at this tin1e. Should the memo be rescinded we will survey the market in an effo,t to increase competition.
c. Market Research CD
Market research provided a GSA contract for the required equipment.
d. Interested Sources CD
NIA
e. Other Facts (1)
9. REQUIRING ACTIVITY CERTIFICATION
Technical and Requirements
FEBRUARY 19, 2025 CUI//SP-SSEL 2 of3
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