Attachment 3 - Justification and Approval.pdf

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Chiller B3433 Federal contract opportunity
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FA460825QC014
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Department of the Air Force Global Strike Command

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This is a Justification and Approval (J&A) document for Other Than Full and Open Competition for HVAC chiller standardization across Department of Air Force (DAF) installations. The J&A, valued at $437.5M, covers DAF HVAC chiller purchases from October 2024 through September 2029, with an expected 1,654 units to be replaced (chillers at least 17 years old by 2029). The authority cited is 10 USC 3204(a)(1) for only one responsible source.

The J&A outlines how standardization of HVAC chiller manufacturers at each installation will reduce total cost of ownership through reduced training costs (estimated $50M savings), improved cybersecurity, enhanced resilience, and more efficient maintenance. Currently, 87 DAF installations have approved standardized manufacturers, with Trane (57.5%) and Carrier (28.7%) being the primary brands. The program has already shown success with small business participation increasing from 73% to 92% of chiller purchases since 2019. Two responses were received from a December 2023 Sources Sought notice, both supporting the standardization approach. The J&A was approved through multiple levels of Air Force leadership, culminating with the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition in September 2024.

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CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION

Justification and Approval (J&A) for Other Than Full and Open Competition

Was a J&A approved for the preceding acquisition where that acquisition required a J&A? [gJ Yes D No

! ! Attach the preceding J&A in the staff package for this J&A. The preceding J&A will be used as a reference document.

Is this a new or amended J&A Document? [gJ New D Amended ( Prior to Award Only!)

ls this a Bridge Action as defined at DAFFARS5302.101? D Yes [gJ No

Dollar Value of this Acquisition: D .'5. $750K D > $750K and .'5. $15M D > $15M and .'5. $1 00M [gJ > $100M

Contracting Activity: Air Force Installation Contracting Center (AFICC)

Purchase Request (if available)/ Local ID Number: TBD

Program/ Project (and PE, if applicable): HVAC Chiller Replacement Standardization

Program Type (PEO, Enterprise, of Operational): Other Contracting - Air Force Category Management of Cat #4, Facilities and Construction

Authority:

6.302-1 - 10 USC 3204(a)(l), Only One Responsible Source - No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements

Estimated Contract Cost (including options): $ 437 .SM J&A Type: [gJ Class D Individual

COOR DINATION ( DAFFARS 5306.304(a))

Date Requiring Activity

02 Feb 2024 Clifford M. Theony, Col

AFCEC/CO / 850-283-6102

Date Contracting Officer

04 Mar 2024 TommyG. Leos

AFICC 772 ESS/PKD / 850-283-6287

Date Local Legal Reviewer

04 Mar 2024 Karen 5. White

AFIMSC/JAQ / 850-283-6575

Date Competition Advocate

29 Mar 2024 Michael M. Talbott

AFICC/KP / 937-516-2163

Date Chief of the Contracting Office (COCO)

08Jul2024 William F. Barrett, Lt Col

AFICC 772 ESS/CC I DSN 969-8776

Date Senior Contracting Official (SCO)

08Jul2024 Anthony W. Everidge, SES

AFICC/CA / DSN 787-1900

! ! P rovide estimated cost of all contracts.

Signature THEONY.CLIFFORD.M.1 Digitally signed by

030901459

THEONY.CLIFFORD.M.1030901459

Date: 2024.02.08 16:30:28 -06'00'

Signature

LEOS.TOMMY.G.JR.1119 Digitally signed by

LEOS.TOMMY.GJR.1119319176

3191 7 6 Date: 2024.03.04 14:52:38 -06'00'

Signature

WHITE.KAREN.SUE.1157 Digitally signed by

422550

WHITE.KAREN.SUE.1157422550

Date: 2024.03.04 14:58:07 -06'00'

Signature TALBOTT.MICHAEL.M.1 Digitally signed by

TALBOTT.MICHAEL.M.1258453596

258453596 Date: 2024.03.29 07:55:26 -04'00'

Signature BARRETT.WILLIAM.FRA Digitally signed by

NCIS.1277540181

BARRffi.WILLIAM.FRANCIS.1277540181 Date: 2024.07.08 14:55:05 -05'00'

Signature

EVERIDGE.ANTHONY .W. Digitally signed by

1230167814

EVERIDGE.ANTHONY.W.1230167814

Date: 2024.07.08 16:31:53 -04'00'

August 2023 CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION Page 1 of 7

FA460825QC014

Attachment 3

Tab 1 - 2024 HVAC Chiller JA - Signed 10 Sep 24
Tab 1 - 2024 HVAC Chiller JA - Signed 10 Sep 24.pdf
Tab 1 - 2024 HVAC Chiller JA.pdf

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