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JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

SPE7M216R0061

ORIGINAL

1. The Defense Logistics Agency, DLA Land and Maritime, is the contracting activity.

2. The action being approved is the acquisition of supplies on an other than full and open competition basis.

3. The supplies required to meet the using activity's needs are described as follows:

BRIEF DESCRIPTION NSN QUANTITY EST.VALUE AMSC

Starter, Motor 6110-00-827-7122 28 C

Weapon System – 23N SHIP, OHIO CLASS SSN (TRIDENT)

ESTIMATED BASE VALUE

ESTIMATED TOTAL VALUE (BASE = 50% OPTION)

4. The statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition is:

(x) 10 U.S.C. 2304(c) (1) - Available from only one or a limited number of sources.

5. A demonstration that the proposed contractor’s unique qualifications or the nature of the acquisition requires use of the authority cited in paragraph 4:

Item is coded to: Ward Leonard (63743) P/N IC5900B2

AMC 3: Acquire, for the second or subsequent time, directly from the actual manufacturer.

AMSC C. This part requires engineering source approval by the design control activity in order to maintain the quality of the part. Existing unique design capability, engineering skills, and manufacturing knowledge by the qualified source(s) require acquisition of the part from the approved source(s). The approved source(s) retain data rights, manufacturing knowledge, or technical data that are not economically available to the Government, and the data or knowledge is essential to maintaining the quality of the part. An alternate source must qualify in accordance with the design control activity's procedures, as approved by the cognizant Government engineering activity. The qualification procedures must be approved by the Government engineering activity having jurisdiction over the part in the intended application. If one source is approved, AMCs 3, 4, or 5 are valid. If at least two sources are approved or if data is adequate for an alternate source to qualify in accordance with the design control activity's procedures, AMCs 1 or 2 are valid.

Source selection information-see FAR 2.101 and 3.104 Official Use Only

5. (cont.)

The use of the authority is based on DFARS 217.7506 2-20.1 and 2-201.2

It is noted that the process of developing and releasing a Purchase Request (PR) requires a review and determination by the Product Specialist that the technical data is correct, including the AMC and AMSC codes, and that the technical data reflects the minimum requirements for the item. In addition, a review and determination is completed by the Supply Planner that the item is needed and the quantity is accurate. In an abundance of caution, the Acquisition Specialist requested the quantity be validated by the Supply Planner on 7/25/16. Validation of the quantity was received on 7/25/16.

In addition, when the Purchase Order Text (POT) describes the required product by name and part number of a specific entity, or by the names and part numbers of specific entity/entities as modified by additional requirements set forth in the POT, only that/those products have been determined to meet the needs of the Government and are acceptable. Such products are exact products as defined in DLAD 52.217-9002, conditions for evaluation and acceptance of offers for part numbered items.

Based on all of the above, it is demonstrated Ward Leonard has the unique and proven manufacturing capabilities to establish and maintain the process controls to manufacture this item and is the only source known to possess the technical data necessary to manufacture this item at this time.

6. Efforts to ensure that offers are solicited from as many sources as practicable are:

-A Sources Sought notice, with the market survey attached, was posted on FEDBIZZOPS for 11 days, beginning 2 June 2016.

-A Market Survey was mailed directly to the approved source and five dealers found to have quoted on past procurements for this item.

-A synopsis will be posted on FEDBIZOPPS, before the solicitation is issued, for a period of 15 days.

-Solicitation will be posted publically in DIBBS.

-All sources quoting on past procurements will be on the Bidders Mailing List.

-All sources requesting a copy of the solicitation will be provided with one.

7. I hereby determine that the anticipated cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable.

This solicitation is for a one time buy, for 28 each. Seven awards have made for this item in the last two years, all were determined fair and reasonable. It is anticipated price reasonableness for the current procurement will be determined by the use of Price Analysis.

8. Market Research/Efforts to Obtain Competition:

A Sources Sought notice was posted to the public on FEDBIZOPPS, with specific information regarding the item and solicitation included. This notice was posted on 6/2/16, for 11 days. A market survey was attached. All interested sources were instructed to contact the buyer if interested. Zero responses were received to this notice. Market Surveys were emailed directly to the manufacturer and five dealers who have quoted on this item in the past. Two surveys were returned, both from dealers. One dealer, JGB Enterprises stated Ward Leonard now only quotes through ECI Defense. ECI Defense responded with a completed Market Survey. Haystack was queried for additional sources and information on past awards. No new sources were listed. The most recent purchase order made prior to this procurement were reviewed for additional sources particulars about quotes received, and price reasonableness determinations. Total number of vendors contacted- six directly, infinite number through FEDBIZOPPS Sources Sought posting.

The GSA Advantage website was reviewed for alternate sources, none were found. A search of this NSN was performed using GOOGLE on 8/1/16, no new sources were discovered.

Types of information requested- The market survey requested notification of interest in submitting an offer, estimated price, estimated delivery, information regarding quantity price breaks, commerciality, business size, socioeconomic qualifications, whether party is a manufacturer or dealer, whether party is foreign or domestic, previous experience with manufacturing the item, knowledge of other manufacturing sources and information related but not specifically requested in the survey.

Summary of information received- No responses were received from the Sources Sought notice.

One completed response to the Market Survey was received, from the authorized dealer ECI Defense. The following information was received: ECI is a small domestic dealer, Ward Leonard is a small domestic manufacturer. Neither company qualifies under any other socio economic programs. This item is not commercial.

. No new sources were found from the GOOGLE and GSA Advantage website searches. No new sources were revealed from the Haystack search. No new manufacturing sources were discovered during the market research process. A review of all the of research reveals Ward Leonard is the only known source for this item and quotes through an authorized dealer.

Information received regarding the commerciality of the item - Item is not coded commercial in DPACS or SAP. No responses to the previous solicitation stated the item was commercial. The only known customer for this item is the military. Based on all of this, the Contracting Officer has determined this item is not commercial.

9. Additional facts supporting other than full and open competition are:

Based upon the technical certification on file in DLA Land and Maritime-VEP technical data is not currently available and cannot be developed to permit full and open competition at the present time. The data presently available reflects the minimum needs of the Government.

10. A listing of sources, if any, indicating an interest in the acquisition is:

None per the Market Survey or Sources Sought Notice. ECI has expressed interest in submitting an offer, for the product of Ward Leonard.

11. In addition to the specific actions being taken by Technical Support personnel to overcome barriers to competition before any subsequent acquisitions or recertification of class determination are made, this item is subject to the following methods of locating additional sources: The solicitation will include DLAD 52.217-9002, Conditions for Evaluation and Acceptance of Offers for Part Numbered Items.

With regard to DFARS PGI 206.302.2, the only past awards were under the SAP. Therefore, there are no J&As available from previous procurements.

CONTRACTING OFFICER CERTIFICATION

I hereby certify that the information contained in this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. If not exceeding $700,000, this signature serves as the approval.

James E. Duffala Contracting Officer Phone (614) 692-1679 Date

APPROVAL REQUIREMENTS

(x) Up to $700,000 Contracting Officer

Source selection information-see FAR 2.101 and 3.104 Official Use Only

DUFFALA.JAMES.E.

1230229100

Digitally signed by

DUFFALA.JAMES.E.1230229100

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