J&A 20-38 ELECTRONIC SECURITY SYSTEM EQUIPMENT (ESS) FOR SOLICITATIONS N62473-16-D-1868 PTO X018: P1918 AND N62473-15-D-2440 PTO X004: P1924 AT NAWS CHINA LAKE, CA

This contract authorizes the procurement of a specific brand-name Electronic Security System (ESS) equipment that uniquely meets the Navy's stringent security requirements. The approval is granted for equipment that is tested, inspected, maintained, and sustained by the Naval Air Weapons Station (NAWS) China Lake Physical Security Code D113100. The ESS procurement covers projects on the main base and the China Lake Propulsion Laboratory, specifically for the P1918 Ordnance Test Support and Technical Services Laboratory Facilities and the P1924 Academic Training Facility. The total anticipated expenditure for the ESS equipment is approximately $131,000, representing a very small fraction—about 0.12%—of the overall Military Construction (MILCON) budget for these projects, which is currently estimated at $105 million. The contract, managed by the Department of Defense through Navfacsyscom Southwest office located in San Diego, California, is associated with solicitation numbers for two specific projects at NAWS China Lake, CA. The procurement aligns with NAICS code 236220, indicating construction of commercial and institutional buildings. The place of performance is Ridgecrest, California, and the designated point of contact is Eley DeCuba. This justification and approval ensure that the only ESS equipment meeting essential Navy security criteria is utilized, safeguarding the integrity and security of the high-value military installations tied to critical test, support, and training functions.