5 - JA Drum Friction (Final Signature Rev 9-25-24)_Redacted.pdf

JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

1. Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support, Construction and Equipment Supply Chain, is the contracting activity.

2. The action being approved is the ability to solicit for DLA requirements on an Other Than Full and Open Competition basis.

3. Following is a description of the supplies required to meet DLA’s needs:

Item Description: Drum, Friction National Stock Number (NSN): 3950-01-467-3608 Manufacturer/Part Number (P/N): MetalTek International, Inc., P/N 7322026 Unit Price:

Annual Demand Quantity: 70 Units Dollar Value of the One Year Base Term:

Number of One Year Options: Four (4) Max Dollar Value (Including Options):

4. The applicable statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition is 10 U.S.C.

3204(a)(1), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1. Only one (1) responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

5. The use of this authority is necessary because MetalTek International, Inc., (“MetalTek”), is the only known approved manufacturer of the type of Friction Drum meeting the requirements of the Government.

6. The solicitation will be posted to the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) and will be synopsized in Contract Opportunities (SAM.gov) in accordance with FAR 5.2. In addition, this J&A will be posted with the solicitation in accordance with FAR 5.102(a)(6) and FAR 6.305(c).

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

8. On October 13, 2023, a Sources Sought Notice (SSN) was issued for a period of thirty (30) days, through the Contract Opportunities website that yielded no responses.

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In an effort to overcome barriers to competition, the solicitation for this requirement will contain DLAD Procurement Notes M06, Evaluation of Offers for Part Numbered Items, and L04, Offers for Part Numbered Items, encouraging the submission of offers for alternate products.

12. As the contracting officer, I hereby certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

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I hereby certify that the requirements which form the basis of this justification are accurate, that these supplies meet the Government’s needs in accordance with applicable specifications and that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

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Product Specialist

I have reviewed this justification and recommend approval.

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IST Chief - FCEA

I have reviewed this justification and recommend approval.

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Division Chief, Misc. Equipment Division

9/25/24

9/26/24

9/26/24

09/26/2024

Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) Source Selection Information – FAR 2.101 and 3.104