25P1198 J and A.pdf

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

DISTRIBUTION

5430 MIFFLIN AVENUE

NEW CUMBERLAND, PENNSYLVANIA 17070-5008

-JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

l. IDENTIFICATION OF AGENCY AND CONTRACTING ACTIVITY:

DLA DISTRIBUTION ACQUISITION OPERATIONS (J7)

5430 MIFFLIN A VE, SUITE 3102A

NEW CUMBERLAND, PA 17070-5008

Contracting Officer: Erik J. Smith Name

Acquisition Specialist: John P. Sproul Name erik. smith@dla.mil john.sproul@dla.mil

Email Address

Email Address

2. NATURE/DESCRIPTION OF ACTION BEING APPROVED: anclu.sive of contract tvpe) This is a sole-source action that will utilize the procedures in FAR Pa1ts 12 & 13.5 and be awarded as a new, FFP purchase order to General Qynamics Mission Systems.

Expected Number of quotes/offers: One (1) *More than one (1) quote/offer identifies this as a single/sole source (brand name) action.

Use of a sole-source contract is in the best interest of the agency concerned or This order represents the best value consistent with FAR 8.404(d).

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4. IDENTIFICATION OF STATUTORY AUTHORITY:

The statutory authority pe1mitting other than full and open competition is:

(Check the applicable U.S. C. authority from the listing below)

_ 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(l) or 41 U.S .C. 3304(a)(l), Only one responsible source and no other supplies or se1vices will satisfy agency requirements (FAR 6.302-1, DFARS 206.302-1)

_ 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(2) or 41 U.S .C. 3304(a)(2), Unusual and compelling urgency (FAR 6.302-2, DFARS 206.302-2))

_ 10 U.S .C. 2304(c)(3) or 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(3), Industrial mobilization; engineering, developmental, or research capability; or expert se1vices (FAR 6.302-3, DFARS 206.302-3)

_ 10 U.S .C. 2304(c)(4) or 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(4), International agreement (FAR 6.302-4, DFARS 206.302-4)

_ 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(5) or 41 U.S .C. 3304(a)(5), Authorized or required by stanite (FAR 6.302-5, DFARS 206.302-5)

_ 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(6) or 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(6), National security (FAR 6.302-6)

_ 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(7) or 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(7), Public Interest (FAR 6.302-7, DFARS 206.302-7)

L 41 U.S.C. 1901 or 41 U.S.C. 1903, This J&A satisfies the FAR 13.50l(a)(l) and (2) regulations to justify a sole source (including brand name) commercial item acquisition or portion of a commercial item acquisition requiring a brand name. Note: Check the above statement applicable if the J&A is for a sole source (including brand name) acquisition for a commercial product or service with an estimated value greater than the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT) but not exceeding $7million (including options)($] 3million for acquisitions described in FAR J 3.500(c)) that is to be awarded using the simplified procedures for certain commercial items prescribed by FAR 13.5.

_ This J&A satisfies the DFARS 211.104 regulation to justify use of brand name or equal purchase desc1iptions when using sealed bidding (FAR Part 14), negotiated acquisition procedures (FAR Part 15), or simplified procedures for ce1tain commercial items (FAR Subpait 13.5).

_ This justification satisfies the FAR 8.405-6 regulation to justify when restricting consideration IA W FAR 8.405-6(a) or (b ) . This acquisition is conducted under the authority of the Multiple-Award Schedule Program. The circumstances (i.e. authority) justifying the action is:

_ An urgent and compelling need exists, and following the procedures would result in unacceptable delays (FAR 8.405-6(a)(J)(i)(A))

_ Only one source is capable of providing the supplies or se1vices required at the level of quality required because the supplies or se1vices are unique or highly specialized (FAR 8.405-6(a)(J)(i)(B))

__ In the interest of economy and efficiency, the new work is a logical follow-on to an original Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) order provided that the original order was placed IA W the applicable FSS ordering procedures (FAR 8.405-6(a)(J)(;J(C))

__ Item(s) peculiar to one manufacturer (FAR 8.405-6(b)J

5. DEMONSTRATION OF CONTRACTOR'S UNIQUE QUALIFICATIONS OR

NATURE OF ACQUISITION THAT REQUIRES USE OF THE CITED AUTHORITY:

6. SYNOPSIS ANNOUNCEMENT/POTENTIAL SOURCES:

A sole-source notice will be posted to the GPE, SAM.gov.

7. DETERMINATION OF FAIR AND REASONABLE COST:

A determination ofplice reasonableness will be made by the Contracting Officer at the time of award. Tue determination will be documented in a P1ice Reasonableness Memo.

8. DESCRIPTION OF MARKET RESEARCH:

Per FAR PART 10.002(b )(2), the following techniques were utilized for conducting market research: (ii) Reviewing the results of recent market research unde1taken to meet similar or identical requirements; (iii) Que1ying the Government-wide database of contracts and other procurement instmments intended for use by multiple agencies available at https://www.contractdirectory.gov/contractdirectory/ and other Government and commercial databases that provide information relevant to agency acquisitions; and (iv) Reviewing catalogs and other generally available product literature published by manufacturers, distributors, and dealers or available on-line. Market research was also conducted by way of General Dynamic Mission Systems's commercial website and literature and concluded that they work with no resellers.

9. OTHER SUPPORTING FACTS:

Include any other/acts supporting the use of other than full and open competition, such as:

_ Explanation of why technical data packages, specifications, engineering descriptions, statements of work, or purchase descriptions suitable for full and open competition have not been developed or are not available.

_ When FAR 6.302-1, only one responsible source, is cited for fo llow-on acquisitions as described in FAR 6.302-l(a)(2)(ii), an estimate of the cost to the Government that would be duplicated and how the estimate was derived.

_ When FAR 6.302-1, only one responsible source, is cited, as described in DFARS 206.302( d) and DF ARS PGI 206.303-2(b )(i)(A), include the results of the request for information (RFI)/Sources Sought Notice posted IA W DF ARS PGI 206.302-1 (unless the requirement to post has been waived).

_ When FAR 6.302-1, only one responsible source, is cited, as described in FAR 6.302-1 ( c)(l )(B), indicate that the use of such descriptions (brand-name description or other purchase description to specify a particular brand-name, product, or feature of a product, peculiar to one manufacturer) in the acquisition or p01tion of an acquisition is essential to the Government's requirements, thereby precluding consideration of a product manufactured by another company.

_ When FAR 6.302-2, unusual and compelling urgency, is cited, provide data, estimated cost, or other rationale as to the extent and nature of the harm to the Government.

_ When FAR 6.302-6, national security, is cited, describe how disclosure of the Government's needs would compromise the national security (e.g., would violate security requirements). This authority must not be used merely because the acquisition is classified, or merely because access to classified matter will be necessaty to submit a proposal or to perform the contract.

_ For non-competitive follow-on acquisitions of supplies or services previously awarded on a non-competitive basis, include a copy of the previous justification to assist the approval authority in detennining whether the planned actions to remove any baniers to competition cited on the previous justification were completed.

_For a sole-source 8(a) contract over $100 million, include such other matters as the head of the agency concerned shall specify for pmposes of this section.

_ Other facts supp01ting the justification:

10. LISTING OF SOURCES, IF ANY, THAT EXPRESSED, IN WRITING, AN

INTEREST IN THE ACQUISITION:

None

11. ACTIONS THE AGENCY MAY TAKE TO REMOVE/OVERCOME BARRIERS

BEFORE ANY SUBSEQUENT ACQUISITION FOR THE SUPPLIES/SERVICES IS

REQUIRED/MADE:

There is none at this time.

12. STATEMENT OF DELIVERY REQUIREMENTS:

Requirement is to be fully delivered 180 days ARO.

13. TOTAL ESTIMATED DOLLAR VALUE OF THE ACQUISITION(S) COVERED BY

THIS JUSTIFICATION:

The total estimated dollar value for this requirement is- and will be funded with FY25 funds.

ENDORSEMENT

TECHNICAL/REQUIREMENTS PERSONNEL CERTIFICATION (FAR 6.303-l(c) or FAR 8.405-

6(c)(2)(x)):

I certify that the facts, representations, and any suppo1i ing data under my cognizance which are included in this justification and its supporting acquisition plan which fonn a basis for this justification are complete and accmate.

Technical Cognizance:

(Requirements originato1)

Name Title Phone Signature Date

CONTRACTING OFFICER CERTIFICATION (FAR 6.303-l(a)(2 or FAR 8.405-6(c)(2)(;x)):

(Note: Pursuant to FAR 6.304(a)(l), FAR 8.405-6(d)(J), or FAR J 3.502(a)(2)(i), this certification also serves as approval forjustiftcations not exceeding $700,000, unless a higher approval is established JAW agency procedures)

I certify that this justification, including its suppo1ting acquisition plan, is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

SMITH ERIK JA( Digitallysignedby

• • SMITH.ERIKJACK.1161320656

Erik J. Smith Contracting Officer (7 17)-770-3167 K.1161320656 : ~~;025.01.2215,29:1 1

Name Title Phone Signature Date

APPROVAL OF THE WSTIFICA TION:

(Note: If Head of the Procuring/ Contracting ActMty or SPE approml of the J&A is required, DLA Acquisition Letterhead as opposed to DLA Distribution Letterhead shall be utilized).

(FAR 6.304/DFARS 206.304/DFARSPG/206.304; FAR 8.405-6(d)IDFARSPGI 208.405-6; FAR 13.50J(a)(2)(i), (ii), (iii) or (iv)):

Name Title Phone Signature Date

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