BN JOFOC PR12481510 Bell 206 Parts FE Redact.pdf

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This document is a Justification and Approval for Other Than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC) for the acquisition of Bell 206 spare parts for the National Police of Colombia. The estimated cost is $1,059,660. The parts are required to maintain and commission the Bell 206 helicopters used for training at the Aviation School of the National Police of Colombia (ESAVI). Only Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) certified parts can satisfy the requirement, as they are necessary to maintain warranties, comply with maintenance requirements, and ensure airworthiness and safe operation of the aircraft. A Request for Quote (RFQ) will be issued as a 100% Small Business set-aside, with quotes due by August 5, 2024. Award will be made to the responsible contractor whose quote is the lowest priced, technically acceptable offer. The U.S. Department of State, Office of Acquisition Management is the federal agency conducting this procurement.

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JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN

COMPETITION

OVERSEAS CONTRACTING ACTIVITIES

1. I recommend that Embassy Bogota use other than full and open competition for the acquisition of Bell 206 Spare parts. The estimated cost is $1,059,660.00.

2. Nature and/or description of the action being approved.

Considering the current needs of the aviation area of the National Police of Colombia and the processes supported by the national budget, provide support for the acquisition and repair of parts and components necessary for the maintenance and restoration of aircraft intended for training and preparation of pilots and technicians

(national and international) at the police aviation school (ESAVI)

3. A description of the supplies or services required to meet the agency’s needs.

Acquisition of parts and components necessary to support the maintenance and commissioning of the BELL 206 helicopters according to their maintenance plans and allocation of flight hours for instruction. Parts required shall be OEM (Original

Equipment Manufacturer) certified by BELL Helicopter.

4. An identification of the statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition. 41 USC 253(c)(1), FAR 6.302-1, Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements

5. A demonstration that the proposed contractor’s unique qualifications or the nature of the acquisition requires use of the authority cited (for sole source acquisitions; also required for unusual and compelling urgency where more than one offer will not be solicited).

OEM parts are required in order to maintain warranties, comply with maintenance requirements, and provide parts traceability. In order to maintain the airworthiness and integrity of the engines, to ensure conformity and compatibility of the replacement parts; and safe operation of the aircraft, these parts must be obtained from the OEM or an OEM approved source. For this reason, only Brand Name

(OEM) parts can satisfy this requirement.

6. A description of efforts made to ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential sources as is practicable.

Market Research and the Sources Sought Notice indicated available Authorized

Resellers of OEM parts are eligible to bid. Additionally, all four (4) of these resellers are also small businesses.

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7. A determination by the Contracting Officer that the anticipated cost to the

Government will be fair and reasonable.

Anticipated cost is anticipated to be fair and reasonable through competition among authorized resellers.

8. A description of the market survey conducted and the results or a statement of the reasons a market survey was not conducted.

Market research conducted by the embassy received one quote from a local authorized vendor. A sources sought/Request for Information (RFI) submitted on

SAM.gov received four (4) responses from Authorized Resellers

9. Any other facts supporting the use of other than full and open competition.

N/A

10. A listing of sources, if any, that expressed, in writing, an interest in the acquisition.

Tiger Team Engineering/Aerocompents FNVZL8MEHYT1

TLC AEROSPACE SERVICES CORP L1K5NMMT2NN8

Axxeum, Inc JSKVQRDPJUM4

Don Industrial Group

11. A statement of the actions, if any, the agency may take to remove or overcome any barriers to competition before any subsequent acquisition for the supplies or services required.

Market Research shall be conducted to determine if additional resellers become available and will be solicited.

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CERTIFICATIONS

I certify that this justification is accurate and contains complete data necessary to support the recommendation for other than full and open competition.

Date Name

Title

Requirements Office

I certify that this submission is accurate, and that it contains complete information necessary to enable other officials to make an informed recommendation for approval or disapproval.

Date Contracting Officer & Contacts Branch Chief

INL/EX/GAPP

Date Division Chief

INL/EX/GAPP

APPROVALS

Contracting Activity Competition Advocate

(Required for actions exceeding $700,000 but not exceeding $13,500,000)

APPROVED BY:

Date L/BA

Date Competition Advocate

27 June 2024 Robert Lindsay Aviation Quality Control Advisor - COR

INL Bogota

1 July 2024

July 1, 2024

07/01/2024

7/9/2024

- Alternate Competition Advocate

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