3a JA Brand Name For Borescope signed.pdf

FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL

Brand-name Justification

1. Agency and contracting activity (FAR 6.303-2(b)(1))

a. The requesting agency is for the 134 ARW, TNANG, McGhee Tyson, TN.

b. The contracting agency is 134 MSG/MSC, TNANG, McGhee Tyson, TN.

c. The Brand-name is Waygate Technologies.

d. Estimated Amount: $76,739.62

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

This is an individual J&A for a partial brand name requirement for Waygate Technologies MVIQ6130RC-CFM Borescope Kit in 134th ARW facilities on McGhee Tyson ARW.

3. Supplies or services required to meet the Agency needs (including estimated value) (FAR 6.303-2(b)(3))

The Air Force Aerospace Propulsion Section uses video borescopes to perform daily maintenance inspections throughout the aviation industry worldwide. Having this video scope will allow our airman to be more well versed and make better, more educated decisions when performing critical maintenance inspections.

The Waygate Technologies is the exclusive distributor of this MVIQ6130RC-CFM borescope kit. This brand name is the recommended video borescope that General Electric used to inspect and diagnose the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Navy's fleet of GE Turbine Engines.

All our new airman and full-time technicians get sent to the GE Borescope and Basic Maintenance course in Cincinnati, Ohio where they receive the hands-on experience with this specific MVIQ6130RC-CFM Borescope Kit.

Description Qty Unit Cost Extended Cost

MVIQCSYS2-CO Mentor Visual iQ+ Enhance System 1 $27,099.75 $27,099.75

MVIQHP6130 High-Definition MViQ+ Interchangeable VideoProbe 1 $18,423.75 $18,423.75 MVIQ+PODADV3DPM MVIQ+ Adv Software Bundle W/ Pod &

3DPM

1 $11,250.00 11,250.00

XL4TM61105FG 6.1mm Phase Measurement Forward View Tip 1 $4,496.83 $4,496.83

XL4TM61105SG 6.1mm 3D Phase Measurement Side View Tip 1 $4,496.83 $4,496.83

T6165FF 6.1mm Forward View Orange and Blue Tip 1 $1,922.42 $1,922.42

XLG3T61120FG 6.1mm Forward View Black Tip 1 $1,766.45 $1,766.45

XLG3T61120SG 6.1mm Side View Blue Tip 1 $1,766.45 $1,766.45

XLG3T6150SG 6.1mm Side View Green Tip 1 $1,521.62 $1,521.62

XLG3T6150FG 6.1mm Forward View White Tip 1 $1,521.62 $1,521.62

XLG3T6150SF 6.1mm Side View Brown Tip 1 $1,521.62 $1,521.62

GTR-603S 12” Rigidizer w/ Gripper, 6mm 1 $455.00 $455.00

MVIQAMOUNTKIT Mounting Arm Kit 1 $366.35 $366.35

MVIQAUSB A-B USB A to B cable 1 $29.93 $29.93

MVIQADP-VGA DisplayPort to VGA Adaptor 1 $101.00 $101.00

Total Gov’t Estimate: $76,739.62

4. Statutory authority (FAR 6.303-2(b)(4))

Pursuant to FAR 6.302-1, - Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements.

5. The proposed Brand Name unique qualifications require use of the authority cited above (FAR 6.303-2(b)(5))

The 134th ARW MXMP section has approximately forty mission critical assets to routinely inspect for airworthiness. The continued training and advancement in technologies coupled with the ever-aging fleet of KC135 airframes and F108 turbine engines make having the recommended tools that General Electric trains our new airman with at their training facilities and for use here on the job.

6. Description of efforts to ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential sources as practicable (FAR

6.303-2(b)(6))

IAW FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(i)(A), Competition exists but determination of which contractor provides the best value cannot be determined. Therefore, it would be in the best interest of the government to post a solicitation on FBO.

7. Determination of fair and reasonable cost (FAR 6.303-2(b)(7))

The Contracting Officer will determine the acquisition cost to be Fair and Reasonable based on competing the requirement and evaluating the contractors’ quotes.

8. Market survey (FAR 6.303-2(b)(8))

The 134th Aerospace Propulsion Shop has conducted market research in accordance with FAR Part 10. No other known companies exist that produce this borescope kit that is widely use in GE and other Aerospace Propulsion sections throughout the Air Force. Many borescopes commercially available are manufactured or assembled in China. The Waygate Technologies Borescope is made in America.

9. Other facts supporting the use of other than full and open competition (FAR 6.303-2(a)(9))

N/A

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

N/A

11. Actions, if any that are being taken to remove and overcome any barriers to competition before any subsequent acquisitions for the supplies or services required (FAR 6.303-2(b)(11))

Based on the stated circumstances, a solicitation which includes Waygate Technologies brand name items is proposed for this purchase, as supported. With the progression, development, testing, and acceptance of future technology by Air Force Aerospace Propulsion Section, the customer will continue to perform market research to identify alternative and compatible components that may become available through multiple manufacturers.

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

I certify, by signature on the cover page, that the facts and representations under my cognizance, which are included in this justification, are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

13. Technical requirements personnel certification (FAR 6.303-2(c))

I hereby certify that this justification and approval for other than full and open competition is made in good faith, that the supporting data and information are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief, and that I would not be making this request if it were feasible to fully compete this requirement. I further certify that this request is not the result of lack of advanced planning or a desire to expend funds while those funds are still available.

JUSTIFICATION REVIEW DOCUMENT

FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

BRAND NAME ONLY

Contracting Activity: 134 MSG/MSC Purchase Request Number:

Agency: TNANG, McGhee Tyson, TN.

Estimated Price of the Action: $76,739.62 (Est amount for brand name) Authority: 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), as implemented by 6.302-1 Type J&A: Individual

TSgt Kyle Williams Subject Matter Expert _________________________________________ DATE: 30MAY2024

DSN: 865-336-3466

MSgt Jonathan Forren Contracting Officer _________________________________________ DATE: __________

DSN: 615-660-8889

TSgt Andrew Headrick Contract Specialist ________________________________________ DATE: ___________

DSN: 865-336-3351

Maj. Chris Brown Staff Judge Advocate/Legal ________________________________________ DATE: ___________

DSN: 615-313-0659