Attachment 2 - SS Justification - Redacted.pdf

Sole Source (Including Brand Name) Justification - Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items

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I. Contracting Activity.

The procuring activity for this requirement is the 20th Contracting Squadron at Shaw Air Force Base. The requiring activity is the , also located at Shaw Air Force Base.

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

This is a new action and will be awarded as a Firm-Fixed-Price contract.

III. Description of supplies/services required to meet agency needs.

The is requesting the acquisition of replacement parts and repair services for two ISU-90 deployment containers.

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

The proposed purchase of repairs for the ISU90s falls below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT), and in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b), we intend to solicit this requirement from a single source. This approach is necessitated by the specialized nature of the military equipment already in place, which requires brand-name specific parts that are only available from one source, AAR Corp. Furthermore, procuring new deployment containers through a competitive solicitation process would be unnecessarily costly and inefficient, resulting in a significant duplication of expenses for the Government without any anticipated cost savings.

In fact, a recent quote from AAR Corp, dated 24 January 2025, estimates the cost of replacing the existing ISU90s with new units at Our analysis reveals that this approach would incur an additional expense of representing a staggering 52.9% increase over the original procurement cost. This excessive expenditure would not provide any corresponding benefits, making it a fiscally irresponsible decision. In contrast, repairing the existing ISU90s would be a much more cost-effective solution, allowing us to leverage the significant investment already made in these assets and maximize our return on investment.

The ISU 90s have a proven track record of durability and longevity, with an excellent shelf-life that can span several years with only occasional repairs required to maintain airworthiness. By repairing rather than replacing these units, we can minimize waste, ensure the continued availability of these critical assets, and maintain our operational readiness.

Moreover, timely repair of this specialized military equipment is critical to our operations, particularly in deployment, Any delay in repairing the ISU-90s would result in unacceptable delays in fulfilling the agency's requirements, compromising our ability to fulfill our mission.

If the ISU-90s are not repaired, they will remain non-airworthy, requiring classified material to be packed on a standard 493L pallet with plastic covering and netting. This would necessitate around-the-clock security by a classified courier and security forces personnel, incurring additional costs and logistical complexities. In order to avoid these unnecessary costs and delays, we believe that soliciting this requirement from a single source is the most efficient and effective way to meet our needs while minimizing costs and delays to the Government.

Therefore, we will proceed with soliciting this requirement from a single source, as it is the most prudent and responsible approach to ensuring the continued availability and airworthiness of our critical ISU90 assets.

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

AAR Corp is the only contractor that can provide parts for the ISU-90 deployment container. They are the sole manufacturer of the ISU-90 deployment containers and the parts required for repair. AAR Corp have confirmed that they have no service providers and that the requirement must be solicited from AAR Corp.

Sole Source (Including Brand Name) Justification - Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items

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VI. Description of efforts made to ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential sources as practicable.

See attached Market Research Report.

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

While the final quote has not been received yet, the contracting officer anticipates the quote to be at a price that is fair and reasonable. The quote will be evaluated IAW FAR 13.106-3 (a)(2)(iii) Current price lists, catalogs, or advertisements.

If the contracting officer does not determine the final quote price to be fair and reasonable, the contract will not be awarded.

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

See attached Market Research Report.

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

N/A

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

N/A

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.

The solicitation for this requirement will be posted to the GPE via SAM.gov to recognize any available competition, despite receiving confirmation that AAR Corp does not have any authorized service providers.

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.