FY24 MCON PROJECT P034 MISSILE MAGAZINES, JBPHH, WEST LOCH ANNEX, EWA BEACH, HAWAII

Justification and Approval (J&A) for Other Than Full and Open Competition

This document justifies the use of other than full and open competition for Solicitation Work Order Number (WON) FY 2024 MILCON Project P034, "Missile Magazines, West Loch, Ewa Beach, Hawaii." The primary purpose is to request approval for the use of Electro Industries/Gauge Tech Shark 270 Electric Meters.

The project involves providing four earth-covered Type H Box Magazines at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam West Loch Naval Magazine Annex. It also includes relocating the existing perimeter fence line and constructing a new Entrance Control Facility (ECF). The new magazines and ECF will be powered by two new 11.5kV - 208V transformers.

• System Compatibility: The existing Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) system can only fully communicate with meters manufactured by Electro Industries/Gauge Tech. Other manufacturers' meters, even those using open protocols, cannot be configured or programmed with the existing software.
• Uniformity and Standardization: Standardizing on Shark meters is essential for uniformity, familiarity, and ensuring the availability of replacement parts.
• Data Integration: The NAVFAC AMI networks rely on complex communication systems. Integrating different metering devices would lead to significant duplication of costs, integration failures, and endanger the existing AMI system warranty and the Navy's utility billing integrity.
• Cybersecurity Accreditation: Using non-standard devices would require complex modifications to the AMI Platform Risk Assessments and potentially require Fleet Cyber Command approval, which is uncertain.

A sources sought notice was posted on SAM.gov on October 26, 2023, to determine if alternative options to the Shark 270 meter existed. No responses were received.

The Contracting Officer has determined the anticipated cost for the supplies/services covered by this J&A will be fair and reasonable.

NAVFAC HI does not intend to compete future contracts for this specific electric meter. However, if another potential source emerges, NAVFAC HI will assess the feasibility of competition for future requirements.

Justification and Approval (J&A) / Other

This document justifies and approves the use of other than full and open competition for Solicitation Work Order Number (WON) FY 2024 MILCON Project P034, "Missile Magazines, West Loch, Ewa Beach, Hawaii." The project involves providing four earth-covered Type II Box Magazines, relocating a perimeter fence, and constructing a new Entrance Control Facility (ECF) at the Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam West Loch Naval Magazine Annex.

• Installation of four earth-covered Type II Box Magazines.

• Relocation of the existing perimeter fence line.

• Construction of a new Entrance Control Facility (ECF).

• Installation of Wedge Type Active Vehicle Barriers (AVBs) at the new ECF to enhance physical security and prevent unauthorized vehicle entry.

• The contracting activity is Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command, Hawaii (NAVFAC HI).

• The specific AVB systems approved for use are the RSSI RSS-2000N or the Gibraltar G-2000N.

• This document is a Justification and Approval (J&A) for sole-source procurement, not a solicitation for proposals.

• The J&A cites 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) as the statutory authority.

• The rationale for sole-source justification is that these specific AVB systems are required to comply with Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) 4-022-02, CNIC PSS AVB Baseline, and NAVFAC AVB Capability Baseline. They are also listed on the NAVFAC AVB Authorized Equipment List (AEL), CNIC PSS AVB AEL, and DoD Anti-Ram Vehicle Barrier List. Using a different system would result in an unapproved product and lack of sustainment/maintenance under the CNIC Global Sustainment Contract (GSC).

• Not applicable, as this is a justification for sole-source procurement.

• A Sources Sought notice was posted on SAM.gov on October 15, 2024, to identify alternative options. Two responses were received, but the proposed alternate products were deemed not viable because they were not listed on the required AELs.

• The Contracting Officer has determined the anticipated cost to be fair and reasonable.

• NAVFAC HI does not intend to compete future contracts for this specific AVB system, but will assess future competition feasibility if another potential source emerges.