SSJ_47QSWC24K0077_Palletized Seating (Freight Only)_Signed_Redacted.pdf

Sole Source Justification (SSJ) FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures

1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE AGENCY AND CONTRACTING ACTIVITY

Contracting Activity: General Services Administration (GSA) Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) General Supplies and Services (GSS) Assisted Contracting Branch B 819 Taylor St., Fort Worth, TX 76102

Requiring Activity and Address: AFLCMC/WLC KC-46 Wright Patterson Air Force Base, OH 45433

Description of Requirement: Palletized Seating Systems Brand Name(s): AAR Manufacturing Inc GSA’s Acquisition PIID # 47QSWC24K0077 Vendor’s Name and Address: AAR Manufacturing Inc

201 Haynes Street Cadillac, MI 49601 United States

Procurement Vehicle: Open Market, Simplified Acquisition Procedures Primary North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code and Title:

Size Standard:

332999: All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing

750 Employees

Product Service Code (PSC) code and Title: 3990: Miscellaneous Materials Handling Equipment

Estimated Delivery Days ARO 300 days after receipt of order (ARO)

Estimated Total Procurement Value:

Estimated Open Market Value: (freight only)

2. NATURE OR DESCRIPTION OF THE ACTION BEING APPROVED

This action is to request the approval of a sole source justification in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures, for the open market freight cost associated with the Palletized Seating Systems (PSS) manufactured and distributed by AAR in support of the Wright Paterson Air Force Base (WPAFB) KC-46 Aircraft program. The Limited Source Justification (LSJ) supporting procurement of the PSSs from AAR under FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(B) was approved on February 5, 2025.

3. DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES REQUIRED TO MEET THE AGENCY’S NEEDS:

WPAFB requires the following list for the KC-46 aircraft program:

CLIN Description Part Number

0001 10 Seat Pallet 50471003

0002 12 Seat Pallet 50472001

0003 Freight N/A

The total estimated value of the procurement is . Total open market freight costs are estimated to be (12% of the total estimated value). The estimated freight cost was provided by the requesting agency.

4. IDENTIFICATION OF THE STATUTORY AUTHORITY PERMITTING OTHER FULL

AND OPEN COMPETITION:

The statutory authority for applying the FAR 13.5 Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Products and Commercial Services is 41 U.S.C. § 1901 and the authority for restricting competition on this procurement is implemented by FAR 13.106-1(b)(2). No other like and/or similar products will meet the needs of the requesting country. Competition is restricted on this procurement for the reason selected below:

Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements

Unusual and Compelling Urgency Industrial Mobilization, Engineering, Developmental or Research Capability or Expert Services International Agreement 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(4) Authorized or Required by Statute National Security Public Interest

For sole source purchases exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold, the requirements at FAR 13.501(a) apply. The need for a sole source requirement is justified in writing utilizing the format at FAR 6.303-2 properly modified to reflect that the procedures at FAR 13.5 were used in accordance with 41 U.S.C. 1901. This justification will be approved at the levels specified in accordance with FAR 13.501(a)(2)(ii) and posted to SAM.gov within fourteen (14) days of contract award in accordance with FAR 13.501(a)(1)(iii).

5. DEMONSTRATION OF PROPOSED CONTRACTOR’S UNIQUE QUALIFICATIONS OR

NATURE OF THE ACQUISITION REQUIRES USE OF THE AUTHORITY CITED:

The required PSSs are only manufactured and distributed by AAR. All of the open market freight are being added to these delivery orders with the sole purpose of providing the deliveries required by the customer. While open market freight was proposed as part of the total turnkey solution, the items themselves are within the scope of the MAS contract and are not separable from the total solution without invalidating the solution. This Justification seeks approval to procure the necessary open market freight on a sole source basis from ARR.

6. 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 OR IF AN

EXCEPTION UNDER 5.202 APPLIES:

Based on AAR’s MAS terms and conditions, AAR quoted freight as open market. Per the terms of the RFQ, freight will be evaluated at the call order level. Any freight costs associated with delivery of the Palletized Seating Systems will be considered an open market item. At the time a tentative call order is received from the customer, the awarded Contractor will be notified by the Contracting Officer and shall have three (3) business days to provide a minimum of two (2) freight quotes to the Contracting Officer.

The Contracting Officer will conduct a price analysis of the quotes received to determine proposed freight costs are fair and reasonable.

The exception at FAR 5.202(a)(11), the proposed contract action is made under the terms of an existing contract that was previously synopsized in sufficient detail to comply with the requirements of 5.207 with respect to the current proposed contract action, applies as this BPA will be awarded against AAR’s MAS contract.

7. DETERMINATION THE ANTICIPATED COST TO THE GOVERNMENT WILL BE FAIR

AND REASONABLE TO THE GOVERNMENT:

Because competition for this requirement is restricted to a sole source, the Government will be utilizing at least two (2) price analysis techniques outlined in FAR 15.404-1 by which to determine open market pricing submitted by AAR is fair and reasonable. These techniques may include, but are not limited to the following:

● Requesting recent commercial and Government sales history

● Making indirect pricing comparisons to:

o the same or similar items in the marketplace, o competitive published price lists, and o Independent Government Estimates.

● No certified cost or pricing data will be required to be submitted as these items have been determined to be commercial.

8. DESCRIPTION OF MARKET RESEARCH CONDUCTED

While open market freight from AAR were proposed as part of the total turnkey solutions, the items themselves are within the scope of the MAS contract, and are not separable from the total solutions without invalidating the solution.

9. OTHER FACTS SUPPORT THE USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN

COMPETITION:

None.

10. LIST ANY OTHER SOURCES THAT EXPRESSED INTEREST IN WRITING:

None.

11. STATEMENT OF ACTIONS TO OVERCOME BARRIERS OF COMPETITION

Although other sources may be capable of providing these “open-market” freight, substantial duplication of effort and costs would occur if this “open-market” portion is solicited on a competitive basis. The only source capable of providing the “open-market” freight efficiently is AAR which is in the best interest of the Government.

12. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS CERTIFICATION

I certify that this support data under my cognizance, which forms a basis for this justification, are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge.

Date

KC-46 Sustainment PM

AFLCMC/WLCL/KC-46

Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433

Approved By:

CONTRACTING OFFICER CERTIFICATION AND APPROVAL

The Contracting Officer has determined that the appropriate actions taken under this acquisition meet the conditions described in FAR 13.106(b)(2) and 13.501. The information contained in this justification is accurate and complete to the best of the Contracting Officer's knowledge and belief.

Contracting Officer, (QSCBDA)

One Level Above, (QSCBD)

Director, Special and Assisted Contracting Division (QSC)

Director, Office of Contract Operations (QSC)

Operational Guidance Branch SME (QSA)

Regional Counsel, Heartland Region (LD6)

Acting, Competition Advocate (QSA)

HEAD OF CONTRACTING ACTIVITY CERTIFICATION

I, the approving authority, determine that the circumstances identified in this document are accurate;

therefore, limiting competition to one source under FAR 13.106(b)(2) and FAR 13.501 is justified. The signature below also represents approval of this Sole Source Justification.

Head of Contracting Activity (HCA)