ZwickRoell 250kN J and A Redacted.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY

NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER

DAHLGREN DIVISION

6149 WELSH ROAD SUITE 203

DAHLGREN VIRGINIA 22448-5130

IN REPLY REFER TO

J&A Number:

Code:

P.R. Number: TBD

JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL

JUSTIFICATION

1. Contracting Activity

The Naval Sea Systems Command, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD), Contracts Department

2. Description of the Action Being Approved

, manufactured by ZwickRoell, LP.

3. Description of Supplies/Services requires a quantity of one (1) customized 250kN Allround floor-standing machine with second test area, system number Z250SEW_289536, which includes software, installation, and calibration.

The Government's minimum needs have been verified by the certifying technical and requirements personnel.

4. Statutory Authority Permitting Other Than Full and Open Competition

41 U.S.C. 1901 as implemented in FAR Subpart 13.5.

NCH 53.6-2

manufacturers, distributors, and dealers available on-line, and obtaining a market research quote.

Additional market research was performed to identify authorized resellers which consisted of reaching out directly to the manufacturer who has confirmed they are the sole supplier of this proprietary system with no authorized resellers available in the United States.

The proposed contract was synopsized on the Federal Business Opportunities (FEDBIZOPPS) website on 24 April 2023 and only ZwickRoell, LP expressed interest in this requirement. No additional market research was conducted because it is not practicable, for the reasons discussed in paragraph 5 above, for any company other than ZwickRoell, LP to provide the required equipment.

7. Determination of Fair and Reasonable Costs

The Contracting Officer has determined that the anticipated cost to the Government for the equipment covered by the J&A will be fair and reasonable.

8. Actions to Remove Barriers to Competition

NCH 53.6-2

CERTIFICATIONS AND APPROVAL

TECHNICAL/REQUIREMENTS CERTIFICATION (FAR 6.303-2(b))

I certify that the facts and representations under my cognizance, which are included in this justification and its supporting data, are complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Phone No., Date

LEGAL SUFFICIENCY REVIEW (NMCARS 5206.303(90))

I have determined this justification is legally sufficient.

NSWCDD Legal Counsel, Code 00L, Phone No., Date

CONTRACTING OFFICER CERTIFICATION (FAR 6.303-2(a)(12))

I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Mirenda Robertson, Contracting Officer, 026, Phone No., Date