Baringa 5.5 Limited Competition Justification (FAR 13)_Redacted.pdf

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JUSTIFICATION REVIEW DOCUMENT

NATIONAL GUARD BUREAU

111 South George Mason Drive Arlington, VA 22204-1373

1. OVERVIEW

a. Program/Equipment Name b. Estimated Price

Baringa 5.5 $

c. Authority 41 USC 1901 as implemented in FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) Soliciting from a single source.

d. Technical Representative Name Title Email Phone Date

e. Contracting Officer Name Title Email Phone Date MSgt Austin Breault Contracting Officer austin.breault.1@us.af.mil 650-603-9274 September 04, 2025

Requirements Representative (If different from Technical Representative.)

Prepared by (If different from Contracting Officer.)

2. REVIEWS

I have reviewed this justification and find it adequate to support other than full and open competition.

Program Manager (If applicable.)

Program Executive Officer (When item is Program Executive Officer managed.)

Controlled by: National Guard Bureau

Controlled by: Local Office

CUI Category: SOURCE SELECTION Limited Dissemination Control: FEDCON POC: MSgt Austin Breault 650-603-9274

(Populates from the 1.e. Contracting Officer.)

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Memorandum for Record - Absence of Competition Instructions

Local Control Number NGB Control Number (if applicable)

N/A

1a. CONTRACTING ACTIVITY b. Requiring Activity c. POC 129th Mission Support Contracting

2a. NATURE OF ACTION Only one source.

b. Contract Action New Contract

c. Contract Type Firm Fixed Price

d. Fund Type O&M, Air

3a. ESTIMATED PRICE

4a. Name of Requirement Baringa 5.5

b. Description of Requirement The Ultraviolet (UV) Baringa is a pre-mission flight-line confidence test set designed to stimulate UV Missile Warning Systems (MWS) such as AN/ AAR-47, -54, -57 (CMWS) , -60 (MILDS) and MAWS 200/300. The Baringa is a ruggedized, military specification (MIL-SPEC) product, which can be operated from typical stand-off ranges of 5m to 30m. The Baringa can also be used to simulate the UV signature of typical flares to check that the MWS is immune to flare blinding.

c. Demonstrate, in Detail, Why This Specific Item or Service, is the Only One That Meets Your Requirements Baringa 5.5 is the only platform that provides the following System performances and is compatible with the HH60W helicopter. Typical Operation Range of 5m to 30M. 8 Test Profiles, plus visual BIT and Calibrated profiles. Battery Life of more than 500 engagement operations. UV Wavelengths(solar blind) User interface( Switches, indicators and trigger switch and GUI) Weight(including battery) aprox 3.9 kg/lbs. Typical Beam Divergence; 10deg(half power). Iron sight Aiming, Dimensions(including handle) 112(W) x252(H) X 341(L) mm/in. Maximum profile length(10 seconds). Remote Control Connection RS 232/422 serial port. Memory media type (easily accessible internal memory card). Power (internal rechargeable battery).

5a. HAS THIS BEEN PREVIOUSLY PROCURED?

Yes, details are below. No.✔

6a. AUTHORITY CITED 41 USC 1901 as implemented in FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) Soliciting from a single source.

b. Reason for Authority Cited ⋯ All units with HH60W model aircraft will require this Baringa. TEXTRON Systems is the only vendor that manufactures and supplies the Baringa

5.5 that meets the government's needs and is compatible with the HH60W helicopter.

7. POSTING REQUIREMENTS

None.

8. CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS

a. Efforts to Obtain Competition ⋯ A sources sought notice was posted to the SAM.gov on 15 August 2025, with a closing date of 21 August 2025. The sources sought notice clearly described the requirement for the Baringa 5.5. The market research conducted through the sources sought notice yielded no responses from companies capable of providing a solution that meets the Government’s requirements. A Notice of Intent to Award a single-source contract will be posted to SAM.gov at least 15 days prior to contract award. This notice will provide further transparency and allow any potential sources who may have missed the sources sought notice to express their interest. A notice was publicized as required by FAR Subpart 5.2; a sources sought notice was posted to sam.gov on 15 August 2025 and closed on 21 August 2025. A notice of intent to award will be posted to sam.gov prior to award.

b. Actions to Increase Competition ⋯

The Baringa 5.5 is not a frequent purchase and historically is procured through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) supply system. The historical success of DLA in fulfilling these infrequent needs, combined with the limited responsiveness to our Sources Sought notice, suggests that pursuing alternative competitive avenues at this time would be unlikely to yield additional qualified vendors or result in a more advantageous outcome for the Government. Therefore, while continuous monitoring of the market and consideration of competitive strategies for future procurements will remain a priority, proceeding with a single-source acquisition is deemed the most efficient and effective approach for meeting the current need.

c. Market Research ⋯ market research was conducted to identify all qualified sources capable of providing the Baringa 5.5. This research included the publication of a sources sought notice on SAM.gov from 15 August 2025 to 21 August 2025, soliciting information from potential vendors regarding their capabilities and

AUGUST 26, 2025 CUI//SP-SSEL 3 of 3AUGUST 26, 2025 CUI//SP-SSEL 3 of 3 interest in fulfilling this requirement. While the sources sought notice was widely publicized, it yielded no responses from companies that the government was confident were able to meet the requirements. Further research identified Army contract W9115124P0062, awarded to Textron Systems, for the same Baringa 5.5 requirement. This prior acquisition, awarded as a single-source contract, further supports the conclusion that Textron Systems is the sole known source capable of fulfilling this highly specialized requirement. Given the lack of responses to the sources sought notice and the precedent established by the aforementioned Army contract (awarded within the past 18 months, and the information remains current, accurate, and relevant) this research adequately supports the determination that Textron Systems remains the sole known qualified source.

d. Interested Sources ⋯

Include a listing of the sources that have written to express interest in the acquisition. If applicable, clearly state:

“To date, no other sources have written to express an interest.” Also, state that the notices required by FAR 5.201 shall be or have been published, and that any bids or proposals received shall be considered. If a notice is not posted, state which exception in FAR 5.202 applies.

In response to the sources sought notice, the Government received one submission from Begini Howard Private Equity. However, this submission did not include a capabilities statement or any supporting documentation demonstrating their ability to provide the Baringa 5.5 equipment as specified in the sources sought notice. Without this information, the Government was unable to assess Begini Howard Private Equity's ability to successfully fulfill the contract requirements. Textron Systems is the only other vendor to express interest. Textron Systems has stated that they are the manufacturer of the product and they do not have any authorized distributors or resellers of the Baringa 5.5.

e. Other Facts ⋯

A recent relevant award is W9115124P0062, awarded 29 August 2024 and was awarded under a single source basis to Textron Systems. This contract required the same products that are required under this justification.

9. REQUIRING ACTIVITY CERTIFICATION

Technical and Requirements I certify that the supporting data under my cognizance, which are included in the justification, are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Name Date Title

Phone Email

11. APPROVAL

Contracting Officer (KO)

1. I hereby determine that the anticipated cost to the government for this contract action will be Fair and Reasonable.

2. I certify that this Justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

(This certification shall be made by the contracting Officer who will sign the contract resulting from this Justification and Approval.)

Name Date Phone MSgt Austin Breault September 05, 2025 650-603-9274

Email austin.breault.1@us.af.mil

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