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

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Was a J&A approved for the preceding acquisition? Yes No

! ! Attach the preceding J&A in the staff package for this J&A. The preceding J&A will be used as a reference document.

Is this a new or amended J&A Document? New Amended ( Prior to Award Only! )

Is this a Bridge Action as defined at AFFARS 5302.101? Yes No

Dollar Value of this Acquisition: < $750K > $750K and < $15M > $15M and < $100M > $100M

Contracting Activity: USAF AFMC AFSC/PZAAA

Purchase Request (if available): FD2030-20-02423

Program / Project (and PE, if applicable): TF 33 Turbine Blade(s)

Program Type (PEO, Enterprise, of Operational):

Authority: 6.302-1 – 10 USC 2304(c)(1), Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements

Estimated Contract Cost (including options): $ 748,800.00 J&A Type: Class Individual

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25 Aug 2022

Project Lead / Program Mgr / Requiring Activity Alicia Mastagni

421 SCMS/GUME 405-582-9921

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24 Aug 2022

Contracting Officer Matthew Simon

AFSC/PZAAA 4057395502

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I. Agency and Contracting Activity.

United States Air Force AFSC/PZAAA

3001 Staff Dr

Tinker AFB, OK 73145-3032

II. Nature and/or description of the action being approved.

This acquisition is for laser cladding remanufacture of TF33 Low Speed Turbine (LST) Blades. Flight Support International (FSI), CAGE 5N403, is the only Air Force-approved source. The resulting contract will be a Firm Fixed Priced (FFP) Requirements contract using FAR 12 commercial procedures. The estimated acquisition value for this effort is

$748,800.00. This procurement will satisfy requirements on the TF33 Engines installed on E-3, B-52, E-8, and KC-135E aircraft.

III. Description of supplies/services required to meet agency needs (including the estimated value).

This acquisition is for the remanufacture of blade sets for the TF33 engine: 2nd stages. The process involves the application of new metal to each blade's leading edge using laser welding technology. Then the edge is shaped and restored to factory profile using computer controlled grinding. The process is governed by a Repair Qualification Requirement and vendors must have an approved Source Approval Request (SAR) to provide the repair. The blade sets are grouped and shipped in pairs, governed by National Stock Numbers (NSN):

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NOUN: TF33 2nd Stage Turbine Blade Set

National Stock Number (NSN): 2840-00-529-6202RV Part Number (P/N): 410035

AND/OR NSN: 2840-00-439-9237RV P/N:419142

FUNCTION: The blades extract energy from hot combustion gases to drive the axial flow compression system.

IV. Statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition.

1O USC 2304(c)(I), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(iii).

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V. Demonstration that the contractor's unique qualifications or the nature of the acquisition requires use of the authority cited above (applicability of authority).

Blades are Express-driven by Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) for Management of Items Subject To Repair (MISTR) and then depot-job-routed for repair. After the blades are repaired, they are either installed back into theTF33 engines or sold back to supply for field use. Most blades are repaired by the depot, except for the repair of the turbine blade Z notch and air seal surfaces, which must be repaired by FSI. Only FSI has an approved Source Approval Request (SAR), making it the only company with the special tooling, equipment, personnel and technical data to satisfy the Air Force's minimum needs.

This SCAT-IV requirement is a follow-on acquisition for highly specialized process in which metal is applied to the air seal edge of a fan blade using a computer-controlled laser. The material is then shaped and abraded to restore the blade's profile to its original dimensions. Because of the critical tolerances of these engine parts, sources must be qualified for the full repair in order to process blades for laser weld in order to ensure the integrity of the part throughout the entire repair process. Therefore, this acquisition will be a follow-on for continued performance of a highly specialized process.

An award to any other source would result in unacceptable delays in fulfilling the Air Force's requirement.

Presently, no other source can become qualified in time to avoid unacceptable delays in meeting the Government's requirements. The Source Approval Request (SAR) process will take 6-12 months. This delay would result in not receiving up to 5787 (2nd stage blades) which would result in not being able to produce about 18 to 20 rotors per month. The potentially cost to the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Center (OC-ALC) would be up to $5,079,765.00 worth of revenue over the six to 12 months required to approve a new source.

FSI has mastered the peculiarities of this unique, complex process and has developed the intricate details of this weld process. The technical data for this repair is owned by the Air Force (2J-TF33-53-7, WP 064 00) but the detailed laser weld application process was developed and documented by FSI in conjunction with the Air Force Cognizant Engineering Authority (CEA). As a result, FSI is the only approved source with the special tooling/ equipment, personnel, and technical data to satisfy the Air Force's minimum needs.

Historically, other sources attempting to gain capability failed, as they lacked the adequate technical expertise and state-of-the-art equipment to ensure a repeatable, cost-effective process. Beginning in March, 2009, the TF33 CEA worked diligently with a vendor committed to the SAR qualification endeavor. After almost a year of development and expense, the company decided it was not in their best interest to continue. This left FSI as the only approved qualified repair source. The SAR process requires rigorous, lengthy testing of multiple parts and proof of ability to perform the needed repairs at steady rates. To date, no further SAR packages have been received from interested sources.

Efforts to bring this process into OC-ALC and enable PMXG to become a qualified source were initiated in 2010. A Capital Improvement Project (CIP), number H3WP30 was canceled due to funding. CIP project H0WP30 has been established to fund a contract and bring this repair to the depot but organic capability will still require five years to develop, approve and implement, so a contract need will continue.

Accordingly, FSI Inc is the only firm capable of providing laser weld repairs described above without the Air Force experiencing unacceptable delays in fulfilling its requirements.

VI. Description of efforts made to ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential sources as practicable, including whether a notice was or will be publicized as required by subpart 5.2 and, if not, which exception under FAR 5.202 applies.

IAW FAR 9.204(a)(1), a Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS), including Repair Qualification Requirements (RQR). was

April 2021 NEGOTIATION SENSITIVE Page 5 of 12 posted to Sam.gov website for NSNs 2840-00-529-6202RV and 2840- 00-439-9249RV. The SSS listed all NSNs, part numbers, applicability and qualification requirements. Only FSI responded to this posting. If any other company is interested in becoming a qualified source, they must follow the RQR and SAR approval procedures.

VII. Determination by the Contracting Officer that the anticipated cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable.

The contracting officer will ensure that the services described herein are negotiated at a fair and reasonable price to the Government. IAW FAR as supplemented, the contractor will be required to submit Other than Certified Cost and Pricing Data. A detailed price analysis will be performed. The Contracting Officer may, if needed, request pricing support from AFSC/PZC, Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA), and a technical evaluation from the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) to aid in the evaluation of the contractor's proposal.

VIII. Description of the market research conducted and the results, or a statement of the reasons market research was not conducted.

IAW FAR 10.00l(a)(2) and (3), market research was conducted on 19 Sep, 2021, and confirmed that the TF33 engine blades are identical to the JT8 engine turbine blades, which are commercial items. Market Research techniques such as Internet searches, review of the Small Business Administration's (SBA) Dynamic Small Business Search, and review of mandatory sources (DLA, GSA) were used in trying to identify potential sources.

Sources Sought Synopses were issued, as described in Section VI. Only FSI has been qualified through the Source Approval Request (SAR) process.

IX. Any other facts supporting the use of Other Than Full and Open Competition.

Due to the circumstances described below in Sections V, VI, and VIII, there are no immediate actions that could be taken to develop competition. If other qualified or approved sources become known during the life of this contract, full and open competition will be considered and utilized to the maximum extent practicable.

The maximum dollar value for this requirements contract is $748,800.00.

X. List of any sources that expressed, in writing, an interest in the acquisition.

Chromalloy Gas Turbine LLC 2701 Liberty Pkwy Ste 305 Midwest City, OK 73110 CAGE0UEH6

Huffman Inc 1050 Huffman Way Clover, SC 29710

CAGE 56312

Optomec Inc 3911 Singer Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 CAGE 0BMS8

Flight Support int'IInc (FSI) 101 Sackett Pt Ed North Haven, CT 06473 CAGE 5N403

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XI. A statement of the actions, if any, the agency may take to remove or overcome any barriers to competition before making subsequent acquisitions for the supplies or services required.

As a result of the continued lack of interest from other sources in pursuing the SAR process, there are no known additional actions which can be taken to remove barriers to competition; therefore, specific actions and milestones cannot be established.

Per PGI 206.304(A)(S-70), as indicated by signature on the Coordination and Approval Document, the previous J&A has been reviewed and the Approval Authority determines that all stated actions to remove barriers to competition have been accomplished.

The government will continue to post SSS, including RQR and SAR instructions, to Sam.gov in an effort to encourage other vendors to become qualified.

XII. Certification by the Contracting Officer.

As evidenced by my signature above, I have determined this document to be both accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

XIII. Certification by the technical/requirements personnel.

As evidenced by my (our) signature(s) above, I (we) certify that any supporting data contained herein, which is my (our) responsibility, is both accurate and complete.

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Specific Guidance for Completing this Template

I. Agency and Contracting Activity.

II. Nature and/or description of the action being processed. (FAR 6.303-2(b)(2))

State whether the action is a new contract or a modification to an existing contract (identify contract number) and identify the contract type planned (e.g., firm-fixed-price, cost-plus-incentive-fee, hybrid etc.). If exception 2 is cited (unusual or compelling urgency), include the date of UCA/contract/modification issuance and amount.

For class J&As, where the number of contracts in the class can be identified: Provide the nature and/or description of each contract action and contract type. If the same information applies to more than one contract, it need only be stated once.

III. Description of the supplies/services required to meet agency needs (including the estimated value).

(FAR 6.303-2(b)(3))

Describe the supplies and/or services to be acquired and include the total estimated value of the acquisition and, for class J&As, by contract action, and the estimated periods of performance.

For ID/IQ or requirements contracts, use the maximum dollar value of the total estimated orders as the estimated J&A dollar value.

IV. Statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition. (FAR 6.303-2(b)(4))

10 USC 2304(c)(?) (see Note 1), as implemented by FAR 6.302-? (see Note 2), and required by FAR 6.303-2(b)(4).

Note 1: Complete the 10 USC 2304(c) citation with the statutory subparagraph cited in the (a) Authority (1) Citations portion of the Competition exception used for your J&A. Do not provide more than one citation.

Note 2: Complete the FAR citation with the appropriate subparagraph.

Note 3: For class J&As, all contracts within the class must fall within the same statutory authority.

V. Demonstration that the contractor's unique qualifications or nature of the acquisition requires the use of the authority cited above. (FAR 6.303-2(b)(5))

Provide an explanation to support the use of the authority cited. The explanation should tie back to the conditions described in the FAR for using the particular authority cited.

A. Only One Responsible Source (FAR 6.302-1) (DFARS 206.302-1 and DFARS PGI 206.302-1)

When using this authority, thoroughly describe the contractor's unique/highly specialized capabilities and/or qualifications (e.g., facilities, personnel, special tooling acquired), and why no other type of supplies or services will satisfy the agency requirements. This authority shall be used, if appropriate, in preference to the authority in FAR 6.302-7. This authority shall not be used when any of the other authorities apply.

For example, in the case of a follow-on contract for continued development or production of a major system or highly specialized equipment/services, the rationale must first justify the supplies/services as being a “major system” or “highly specialized.” The rationale must then justify “either” substantial duplication of cost to the government that is not expected to be recovered through competition, or unacceptable delays in fulfilling the agency's requirements, whichever situation applies.

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In accordance with DFARS 206.302-1(c)(2) Application for brand-name descriptions. Notwithstanding FAR 6.302-1(c)(2), in accordance with section 888(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (Pub. L. 114-328), the justification and approval addressed in FAR 6.303 is required in order to use brand name or equal descriptions.

B. Unusual and Compelling Urgency (FAR 6.302-2, DFARS 206.302-2, and DFARS PGI 206.302-2)

Contracting Officers must notify SAF/AQC as soon as practicable when contemplating the use of this authority for a J&A requiring SPE approval.

Provide an explanation why (1) the supplies or services are needed at once and/or (2) essential equipment or repairs to that equipment are needed at once to preclude the ability to meet critical mission needs of the USAF and Defense of the Nation. In other words, identify the anticipated serious injury to the Government, the nature of the urgency, the reasons for it occurring and why it is “urgent and compelling” to preclude adverse impact to military readiness. Merely citing a Joint Urgent Operational Need (JUON), Force Activity Designator (FAD) rating, Program Management Directive (PMD)/Program Action Directive (PAD) guidance, or DX priority rating is not in and of itself sufficient reason to use this exception from the requirement to obtain full and open competition. Note that only the minimum quantity required to satisfy the unusual and compelling urgency qualifies for this exception. In addition, the period of performance may not exceed one year, including all options [FAR 6.302-2(d)(ii)]; thus, the inclusion of options, when using this authority, is not advised.

Note: This statutory authority requires that agencies request offers from as many potential sources as is practicable under the circumstances.

C. Industrial Mobilization; or Engineering, Developmental, or Research Capability (FAR 6.302-3)

Justifications citing this authority must demonstrate the need to establish or maintain an essential capability, or a contract for supplies or services incidental to establishing or maintaining an essential capability, possessed by the identified source(s).

Some form of market survey must support the need to establish or maintain the capability being procured.

D. Authorized or Required by Statute (FAR 6.302-5)

Identify what is being acquired and the applicable statute authorizing other than full and open competition in accordance with FAR 6.302-5(b).

Note: Some statutes do not require a written J&A.

E. National Security (FAR 6.302-6)

This authority may be used for any acquisition when disclosure of the Government's needs would compromise the national security (e.g., would violate security requirements); it shall not be used merely because the acquisition is classified, or merely because access to classified material will be necessary to submit a proposal or to perform the contract. Full and open competition need not be provided for when the disclosure of the agency's needs would compromise the national security unless the agency is permitted to limit the number of sources from which it solicits bids or proposals. This statutory authority requires that agencies shall request offers from as many potential sources as dis practicable under the circumstances.

F. Public Interest (FAR 6.302-7 and DFARS 206.302-7)

The use of this authority requires a written Determination and Finding (D&F) in accordance with FAR 1.7 in lieu of J&A. The D&F shall not be made on a class basis.

This authority may only be used when none of the other authorities apply. Provide detail addressing the reasons full and open competition is not in the public interest and why no other authority is appropriate for use.

VI. Description of efforts made to ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential sources as practicable, including whether a notice was or will be publicized as required by FAR 5.2 and, if not, which exception under FAR

5.202 applies. (FAR 6.303-2(b)(6))

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Describe all efforts taken, or to be to be taken, to ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential sources as practicable under the circumstances. Although market research is covered in Section VIII, the information in Section VI should correlate with the market research described in Section VIII. To ensure completeness, it is best to provide information such as the following:

If a sources sought synopsis or an RFI was issued, provide the date the synopsis was issued along with a brief description of its content.

Identify the number of responses received, the results of the screening process, and the rationale for determining the unacceptability of any respondents. Note: An RFI or Sources Sought Synopsis is mandatory IAW DFARS PGI 206.303-2(b)(i) when citing the authority of 10 USC 2304(c)(1), “Only one (or a limited number of) responsible source(s)”.

Specify whether this acquisition will require a Notice of proposed Contract Action (NOCA) IAW FAR 5.201 and if not, provide the exception IAW FAR 5.202. If a NOCA was or will be publicized provide the dates or expected dates of publication of the NOCA. Address any other actions taken or planned to facilitate competition for this acquisition.

Qualifying Country Sources. If qualifying country sources have expressed interest, but are to be excluded, provide supporting rationale.

VII. Determination by the contracting officer that the anticipated cost to the government will be fair and reasonable.

(FAR 6.303-2(b)(7))

Provide the basis for this determination.

VIII. Description of the market research conducted and the results, or explain why market research was not conducted.

(FAR 6.303-2(b)(8))

Discuss any market research conducted pursuant to FAR Part 10 and describe results of that research.

When other exceptions from the requirement to obtain full and open competition are relied upon, the market research might be limited to an examination of the acquisition history and experience with the marketplace under previous acquisitions for the same or similar items.

If market research was not conducted, so state and provide the rationale.

IX. Any other facts supporting the use of Other Than Full and Open Competition. (FAR 6.303-2(b)(9)(i))

X. List of sources, if any, that expressed interest in the acquisition. (FAR 6.303-2(b)(10))

If a sources sought synopsis or RFI was issued and all interested sources are included in Section VI, it is acceptable to state, “See Section VI above.”

XI. A statement of the actions, if any, the agency may take to remove or overcome any barriers to competition before making subsequent acquisitions for the supplies or services required. (FAR 6.303-2(b)(11))

If no actions are planned, provide rationale (i.e., sole-source to OEM, unable to compete due to inability to procure data rights, etc.)

IAW DFARS PGI 206.304(a)(S-70)(ii), for a non-competitive follow-on acquisition to a previous award for the same supply or service supported by a J&A citing the authority at FAR 6.302-1. Include a copy of the previous J&A and include a discussion of the actions planned to overcome barriers to competition established in the previous justification, the status of those actions, and the results of those actions; and

The approval authority shall determine whether the planned actions were completed. If the planned actions were not completed, the justification for the follow-on acquisition shall be approved by the approval authority one-level above the approval authority for the previous justification (see DFARS 206.304). If the previous justification was approved by the Senior Procurement Executive (SPE), the approval remains at the SPE level.

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XII. Certification by the Contracting Officer. (FAR 6.303-2(b)(12))

As evidenced by his/her signature, the contracting officer has determined this document to be both accurate and complete to the best of his/her knowledge and belief.

XIII. Certification by the technical/requirements personnel. (FAR 6.303-2(c))

As evidenced by their signatures, the technical and/or requirements personnel have certified that any supporting data contained herein, which is their responsibility, is both accurate and complete.

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The authority to prepare an IACR has been delegated from the HCA to the Contracting Officer.

(AFFARS 5306.302-4)

International Agreement Competitive Restrictions ( IACR)

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I. Organization:

[ Agency, Contracting Activity (include base name and zip code) ] [ PCO (Name / Office Symbol / Phone) ] [ PR Number (If desired) ]

II. Nature and/or description of the action being approved:

This Individual Justification and Approval (J&A) authorizes use of other than full and open competition procedures to procure the Laser Weld repair process on the TF33 Engine 2nd Stage Low Speed Turbine (LST) Blades. This will be a commercial acquisition. Previous award for this service was a sole source Requirements contract, FA813216D0002, awarded on 9 August, 2016. Period of Performance was 15 August, 2016 to 14 August, 2019.

This acquisition is for laser cladding repair of TF33 Low Speed Turbine (LST) Blades. Flight Support International (FSI), CAGE 5N403, is the only Air Force-approved source. The resulting contract will be a Firm Fixed Priced (FFP) Requirements contract using FAR 12 commercial procedures. The estimated acquisition value for this effort is $748,000.00. The contemplated acquisition will include a 12 month ordering period. This procurement will satisfy requirements on the TF33 Engines installed on E-3, 8-52, E-8, and KC-135E aircraft. The estimated award date is 12 SEP 2021.

III. Description of the supplies or services being acquired, including the estimated value:

This service acquisition is for the repair of three different blade sets for the TF33 engine: 2nd, 3rd and 4th stages. The repair involves the application of new metal to each blade's leading edge using laser welding technology. Then the edge is shaped and restored to factory profile using computer controlled grinding. The process is governed by a Repair Qualification Requirement and vendors must have an approved Source Approval Request (SAR) to provide the repair.

The blade sets are grouped and shipped in pairs, governed by National Stock Numbers (NSN}:

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NOUN: TF33 2nd Stage Turbine Blade Set National Stock Number (NSN): 2840-00-529-6202RV Part Number (P/N): 410035

AND/OR NSN: 2840-00-439-9237RV

P/N:419142

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NOUN: TF33 3rd Stage Turbine Blade Set NSN: 2840-0l-099-1805RV P/N: 781777

AND/OR NSN: 2840-00-439-9249RV

P/N:410036

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NOUN: TF33 4th Stage Turbine Blade Set

NSN: 2840-00-987-3757RV

P/N:476624,517724

AIRCRAFT: E-3, 8-52, E-8C, KC-135E

ITEM DESCRIPTION: Components of the TF33 Engine Turbine Section.

FUNCTION: The blades extract energy from hot combustion gases to drive the axial flow compression system.

FUNDING: The funding source for the resulting contract is DMAG Working Capital (4930) Funds. 4930 funds will be used for all CLINs.

Due to the circumstances described below in Sections V, IX, and XI, there are no immediate actions that could be taken to develop competition. Therefore, it is considered appropriate to seek approval for more than one fiscal year. If other qualified or approved sources become known during the life of this contra ct, full and open

International Agreement Competitive Restrictions ( IACR)

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April 2021 competition will be considered and utilized to the maximum extent practicable The maximum dollar value for this requirements contract is $46,807,537.00. The ordering period for the basic year will be 15 Aug 19 - 14 Aug 20. Each task order will have a period of performance based on the number of blade sets to be repaired.

IV. Statutory Authority: 10 USC 2304(c)(4) as implemented by FAR 6.302-4, International Agreement.

V. Applicability of Authority:

These parts require engineering source approval by the design and control activity in order to maintain the quality of parts. With the existing unique design capability, engineering skills and remanufacturing knowledge by the qualified source, the USAF requires acquisition of the parts from the approved source. These items are a component of a major weapon system.

Flight Support Inc. possess unique capabilities derived from knowledge and expertise gained during previous production of these items.

VI. Certification of Accuracy and Completeness:

As evidenced by his/her signature, the contracting officer has determined the IACR to be both accurate and complete to the best of his/her knowledge and belief. The CO also approves the IACR.

As evidenced by his/her signature, the program/technical/requirements manager(s) have/has determined that any supporting data contained in the IACR, which is his/her responsibility, is both accurate and complete.

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Is this a new or amended J&A Document?

Is this a Bridge Action as defined at AFFARS 5302.101?

Dollar Value of this Acquisition:

J&A Type:

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(See "Specific Guidance for Completing this Template" below.)

I. Agency and Contracting Activity.

II. Nature and/or description of the action being approved.

III. Description of supplies/services required to meet agency needs (including the estimated value).

IV. Statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition.

V. Demonstration that the contractor's unique qualifications or the nature of the acquisition requires use of the authority cited above (applicability of authority).

VI. Description of efforts made to ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential sources as practicable, including whether a notice was or will be publicized as required by subpart 5.2 and, if not, which exception under FAR 5.202 applies.

VII. Determination by the Contracting Officer that the anticipated cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable.

VIII. Description of the market research conducted and the results, or a statement of the reasons market research was not conducted.

IX. Any other facts supporting the use of Other Than Full and Open Competition.

X. List of any sources that expressed, in writing, an interest in the acquisition.

XI. A statement of the actions, if any, the agency may take to remove or overcome any barriers to competition before making subsequent acquisitions for the supplies or services required.

XII. Certification by the Contracting Officer.

XIII. Certification by the technical/requirements personnel.

Specific Guidance for Completing this Template I. Agency and Contracting Activity.

II. Nature and/or description of the action being processed. (FAR 6.303-2(b)(2)) State whether the action is a new contract or a modification to an existing contract (identify contract number) and identify the contract type planned (e.g., firm-fixed-price, cost-plus-incentive-fee, hybrid etc.). If exception 2 is cited (unusual or compelling urgency), include the date of UCA/contract/modification issuance and amount.

For class J&As, where the number of contracts in the class can be identified: Provide the nature and/or description of each contract action and contract type. If the same information applies to more than one contract, it need only be stated once.

III. Description of the supplies/services required to meet agency needs (including the estimated value).

(FAR 6.303-2(b)(3)) Describe the supplies and/or services to be acquired and include the total estimated value of the acquisition and, for class J&As, by contract action, and the estimated periods of performance.

For ID/IQ or requirements contracts, use the maximum dollar value of the total estimated orders as the estimated J&A dollar value.

IV. Statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition. (FAR 6.303-2(b)(4)) 10 USC 2304(c)(?) (see Note 1), as implemented by FAR 6.302-? (see Note 2), and required by FAR 6.303-2(b)(4).

Note 1: Complete the 10 USC 2304(c) citation with the statutory subparagraph cited in the (a) Authority (1) Citations portion of the Competition exception used for your J&A. Do not provide more than one citation.

Note 2: Complete the FAR citation with the appropriate subparagraph.

Note 3: For class J&As, all contracts within the class must fall within the same statutory authority.

V. Demonstration that the contractor's unique qualifications or nature of the acquisition requires the use of the authority cited above. (FAR 6.303-2(b)(5)) Provide an explanation to support the use of the authority cited. The explanation should tie back to the conditions described in the FAR for using the particular authority cited.

A. Only One Responsible Source (FAR 6.302-1) (DFARS 206.302-1 and DFARS PGI 206.302-1) When using this authority, thoroughly describe the contractor's unique/highly specialized capabilities and/or qualifications (e.g., facilities, personnel, special tooling acquired), and why no other type of supplies or services will satisfy the agency requirements. This authority shall be used, if appropriate, in preference to the authority in FAR 6.302-7. This authority shall not be used when any of the other authorities apply.

For example, in the case of a follow-on contract for continued development or production of a major system or highly specialized equipment/services, the rationale must first justify the supplies/services as being a “major system” or “highly specialized.” The rationale must then justify “either” substantial duplication of cost to the government that is not expected to be recovered through competition, or unacceptable delays in fulfilling the agency's requirements, whichever situation applies.

In accordance with DFARS 206.302-1(c)(2) Application for brand-name descriptions. Notwithstanding FAR 6.302-1(c)(2), in accordance with section 888(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (Pub. L. 114-328), the justification and approval addressed in FAR 6.303 is required in order to use brand name or equal descriptions.

B. Unusual and Compelling Urgency (FAR 6.302-2, DFARS 206.302-2, and DFARS PGI 206.302-2) Contracting Officers must notify SAF/AQC as soon as practicable when contemplating the use of this authority for a J&A requiring SPE approval.

Provide an explanation why (1) the supplies or services are needed at once and/or (2) essential equipment or repairs to that equipment are needed at once to preclude the ability to meet critical mission needs of the USAF and Defense of the Nation. In other words, identify the anticipated serious injury to the Government, the nature of the urgency, the reasons for it occurring and why it is “urgent and compelling” to preclude adverse impact to military readiness. Merely citing a Joint Urgent Operational Need (JUON), Force Activity Designator (FAD) rating, Program Management Directive (PMD)/Program Action Directive (PAD) guidance, or DX priority rating is not in and of itself sufficient reason to use this exception from the requirement to obtain full and open competition. Note that only the minimum quantity required to satisfy the unusual and compelling urgency qualifies for this exception. In addition, the period of performance may not exceed one year, including all options [FAR 6.302-2(d)(ii)]; thus, the inclusion of options, when using this authority, is not advised.

Note: This statutory authority requires that agencies request offers from as many potential sources as is practicable under the circumstances.

C. Industrial Mobilization; or Engineering, Developmental, or Research Capability (FAR 6.302-3) Justifications citing this authority must demonstrate the need to establish or maintain an essential capability, or a contract for supplies or services incidental to establishing or maintaining an essential capability, possessed by the identified source(s). Some form of market survey must support the need to establish or maintain the capability being procured.

D. Authorized or Required by Statute (FAR 6.302-5) Identify what is being acquired and the applicable statute authorizing other than full and open competition in accordance with FAR 6.302-5(b).

Note: Some statutes do not require a written J&A.

E. National Security (FAR 6.302-6) This authority may be used for any acquisition when disclosure of the Government's needs would compromise the national security (e.g., would violate security requirements); it shall not be used merely because the acquisition is classified, or merely because access to classified material will be necessary to submit a proposal or to perform the contract. Full and open competition need not be provided for when the disclosure of the agency's needs would compromise the national security unless the agency is permitted to limit the number of sources from which it solicits bids or proposals. This statutory authority requires that agencies shall request offers from as many potential sources as dis practicable under the circumstances.

F. Public Interest (FAR 6.302-7 and DFARS 206.302-7) The use of this authority requires a written Determination and Finding (D&F) in accordance with FAR 1.7 in lieu of J&A. The D&F shall not be made on a class basis.

This authority may only be used when none of the other authorities apply. Provide detail addressing the reasons full and open competition is not in the public interest and why no other authority is appropriate for use.

VI. Description of efforts made to ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential sources as practicable, including whether a notice was or will be publicized as required by FAR 5.2 and, if not, which exception under FAR 5.202 applies. (FAR 6.303-2(b)(6)) Describe all efforts taken, or to be to be taken, to ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential sources as practicable under the circumstances. Although market research is covered in Section VIII, the information in Section VI should correlate with the market research described in Section VIII. To ensure completeness, it is best to provide information such as the following:

If a sources sought synopsis or an RFI was issued, provide the date the synopsis was issued along with a brief description of its content. Identify the number of responses received, the results of the screening process, and the rationale for determining the unacceptability of any respondents. Note: An RFI or Sources Sought Synopsis is mandatory IAW DFARS PGI 206.303-2(b)(i) when citing the authority of 10 USC 2304(c)(1), “Only one (or a limited number of) responsible source(s)”.

Specify whether this acquisition will require a Notice of proposed Contract Action (NOCA) IAW FAR 5.201 and if not, provide the exception IAW FAR 5.202. If a NOCA was or will be publicized provide the dates or expected dates of publication of the NOCA. Address any other actions taken or planned to facilitate competition for this acquisition.

Qualifying Country Sources. If qualifying country sources have expressed interest, but are to be excluded, provide supporting rationale.

VII. Determination by the contracting officer that the anticipated cost to the government will be fair and reasonable. (FAR 6.303-2(b)(7)) Provide the basis for this determination.

VIII. Description of the market research conducted and the results, or explain why market research was not conducted. (FAR 6.303-2(b)(8)) Discuss any market research conducted pursuant to FAR Part 10 and describe results of that research.

When other exceptions from the requirement to obtain full and open competition are relied upon, the market research might be limited to an examination of the acquisition history and experience with the marketplace under previous acquisitions for the same or similar items.

If market research was not conducted, so state and provide the rationale.

IX. Any other facts supporting the use of Other Than Full and Open Competition. (FAR 6.303-2(b)(9)(i)) X. List of sources, if any, that expressed interest in the acquisition. (FAR 6.303-2(b)(10)) If a sources sought synopsis or RFI was issued and all interested sources are included in Section VI, it is acceptable to state, “See Section VI above.”

XI. A statement of the actions, if any, the agency may take to remove or overcome any barriers to competition before making subsequent acquisitions for the supplies or services required. (FAR 6.303-2(b)(11)) If no actions are planned, provide rationale (i.e., sole-source to OEM, unable to compete due to inability to procure data rights, etc.) IAW DFARS PGI 206.304(a)(S-70)(ii), for a non-competitive follow-on acquisition to a previous award for the same supply or service supported by a J&A citing the authority at FAR 6.302-1. Include a copy of the previous J&A and include a discussion of the actions planned to overcome barriers to competition established in the previous justification, the status of those actions, and the results of those actions; and The approval authority shall determine whether the planned actions were completed. If the planned actions were not completed, the justification for the follow-on acquisition shall be approved by the approval authority one-level above the approval authority for the previous justification (see DFARS 206.304). If the previous justification was approved by the Senior Procurement Executive (SPE), the approval remains at the SPE level.

XII. Certification by the Contracting Officer. (FAR 6.303-2(b)(12)) As evidenced by his/her signature, the contracting officer has determined this document to be both accurate and complete to the best of his/her knowledge and belief.

XIII. Certification by the technical/requirements personnel. (FAR 6.303-2(c)) As evidenced by their signatures, the technical and/or requirements personnel have certified that any supporting data contained herein, which is their responsibility, is both accurate and complete.

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The following page contains a suggested template for “International Agreement Competitive Restrictions (IACR)”.

The authority to prepare an IACR has been delegated from the HCA to the Contracting Officer.

(AFFARS 5306.302-4)

IV. Statutory Authority: 10 USC 2304(c)(4) as implemented by FAR 6.302-4, International Agreement.

VI. Certification of Accuracy and Completeness:

As evidenced by his/her signature, the contracting officer has determined the IACR to be both accurate and complete to the best of his/her knowledge and belief. The CO also approves the IACR.

As evidenced by his/her signature, the program/technical/requirements manager(s) have/has determined that any supporting data contained in the IACR, which is his/her responsibility, is both accurate and complete.

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