ATEC Vertical Wind Tunnel JA_Redacted.pdf

Control Number: 25-0002

(Source Selection Information - See FAR 2.101 and 3.104-4)

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AUG 2022

Justification and Approval for Other than Full and Open Competition – FAR Part 6

1. Contracting Activity: MICC Fort Liberty.

2. Description of Action: Approval is requested to issue a new, firm-fixed price BPA with FFP options in the total estimate amount of using O&M funds for:

3. Description of Supplies/Services: Vertical Wind Tunnel Training Facility Rental within 30 miles of Fort Liberty, NC with a PoP of 01 February 2025 to 31 January 2030 with an option to extend for up to six months, for the Airborne and Special Operations Test Directorate (ABNSOTD) who determined that readiness and proficiency training in a Vertical Wind Tunnel (VWT) is required and a bona fide need to meet its mission to provide a trained Military Free Fall Detachment. VWT supports training and skills development of free fall parachutists in a controlled environment allowing coaches to guide and develop individuals and groups prior to actual free fall flight. Basic requirement is 73 hours of training and 12 hours of instructor development per Fiscal Year.

4. Authority Cited: 10 U.S.C. 3204(c)(1), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1.

5. Reason for Authority Cited: In accordance with FAR Part 6.302-1, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy requiring activity needs.

Paraclete XP SkyVenture, LLC is the only known source with the facility and capabilities required within the requiring activity’s specifications. A Vendor Availability search determined that only two vendors in the nation operate a vertical wind tunnel that meets the requiring activity’s need for a 15 foot flight chamber. Of those two vendors, Paraclete XP SkyVenture LLC is the only vendor located within the required 30 mile radius (see Vendor Availability search document in market research). Paraclete XP SkyVenture LLC is the incumbent for this requirement and the requiring activity is satisfied with its performance.

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AUG 2022

10. Fair and Reasonable Cost Determination:

I hereby determine that the anticipated cost to the Government for this contract action will be fair and reasonable.

Signature: ________________________________Date: ______________________

Typed Name: _____________________________Title:_______________________

11. Contracting Officer Certification:

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

Signature: ________________________________Date: _______________________

Typed Name: _____________________________Title:________________________

12. I have reviewed this justification and find it adequate to support other than full and open competition.

Legal Counsel:

Typed Name: ________________________________DSN: ______________________

Title: _______________________________________Date: _____________________

Signature: ________________________________

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James N. Berry MAJ, LG (51C), Contracting Officer

BERRY.JAMES.NORM

AN.III.1393250409

Digitally signed by

BERRY.JAMES.NORMAN.III.1393250409

Date: 2024.12.31 10:46:04 -05'00' 31DEC24

James Berry MAJ, LG (51C), Contracting Officer

BERRY.JAMES.NORM

AN.III.1393250409

Digitally signed by

BERRY.JAMES.NORMAN.III.1393250409

Date: 2024.12.31 10:45:43 -05'00'

Alana R. Hines 910-396-8953 Command Judge Advocate 31DEC24

HINES.ALANA.REED.

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Digitally signed by

HINES.ALANA.REED.1279447774

Date: 2024.12.31 10:51:30 -05'00'

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Approval

Based on the foregoing justification, I hereby approve the procurement of Vertical Wind Tunnel facilities and instruction valued at on an other than full and open competition basis pursuant to the authority of 10 U.S.C. 3204(c)(1), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1, subject to availability of funds, and provided that the services and property herein described have otherwise been authorized for this acquisition.

Signature: _____________________________ Date: __________________________

Typed Name: ___________________________ Title: __________________________

BERRY.JAMES.NOR

MAN.III.1393250409

Digitally signed by

BERRY.JAMES.NORMAN.III.139325

Date: 2024.12.31 11:11:38 -05'00'

31DEC24

James Berry Contracting Officer