23Q0114_NONCOMP_Redacted.pdf

J&A Number: CR-23097

4. Statutory Authority Permitting Other Than Full and Open Competition.

10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements as implemented by FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(iii)(B).

5. Rationale Justifying Use of Cited Statutory Authority.

Pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), Vista Outdoor Inc. is the only source that can meet the Government’s requirements without unacceptable delays. The MK 316 MOD 0 configuration manufactured by Federal Cartridge Company, now Vista Outdoor Inc., has been extensively tested and evaluated for performance, reliability, and safety by the US Government. MK 316 MOD 0 cartridges have been thoroughly reviewed by the Weapon System Explosives Safety Review Board, and have obtained concurrence for initial operating capability. Previous MK 316 procurement contracts have expired, and currently the Government has no contract to procure MK 316 cartridges. To meet military training and mission requirements, the Government plans to award a sole source two-year IDIQ contract to Vista Outdoor Inc. to procure MK 316 ammunition while a competitive contract is simultaneously being developed.

Approximately 2 years are required to develop and award a competitive procurement contract for MK 316 cartridges. The planned acquisition schedule is presented in the below table.

Develop Source Selection Plan and Solicitation 3 months Issue draft Solicitation 1 month Issue Solicitation 1 month Receive Technical Proposals and Product Samples 1 month Conduct Go/No-Go Testing 3 months Review Technical Proposals and prepare initial Source Selection Report

1 month

Establish Competitive Range 1 month Conduct Product Sample Tests 3 months Review test data and develop Source Selection Evaluation Report.

1 month

Review and approve Source Selection Evaluation Report 1 month Award Contract 1 month Safety Approvals 6 months Total Time 23 months

J&A Number: CR-23097

CERTIFICATIONS AND APPROVAL

TECHNICAL/REQUIREMENTS CERTIFICATION

I certify that the facts and representations under my cognizance which are included in this Justification and its supporting acquisition planning documents, except as noted herein are complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Technical Cognizance:

Signature Matthew Ritter Phone No. Date

Requirements Cognizance:

Phone No. Date Signature

LEGAL SUFFICIENCY REVIEW

I have determined this Justification is legally sufficient.

Signature Kathleen Robertson Phone No. Date

CONTRACTING OFFICER CERTIFICATION

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

Signature Andrew Ficklin Phone No. Date

TECHNICAL DIRECTOR APPROVAL

Upon the basis of the above justification, I hereby approve, as the Competition Advocate, the solicitation of the proposed procurement(s) described herein using other than full and open competition, pursuant to the authority of 10 U.S.C. ( )(1).

Dr. Angela Lewis Date

812-854-4477 2/10/23

FICKLIN.ANDREW.BRENT.128891850

Digitally signed by

FICKLIN.ANDREW.BRENT.1288918500

Date: 2023.02.10 19:04:42 -05'00'