Brand Name Only FAR Part 13.pdf

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Attached to: ABAV Kits
Solicitation number: W50S6L-23-Q-0007
Issued by: Department of the Army Alaska Army National Guard

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This document is a sole source justification memorandum for the acquisition of Aviation Body Armor Vest kits by the Air Force. The Air Force needs 15 kits manufactured by First Spear and delivered by September 1, 2023. Each kit must include various ballistic panels, pouches, medical supplies, and a floatation cummerbund. The justification cites regulatory requirements that the First Spear vest is the only one approved for overwater flight use and that incorporates an integrated floatation device. While other vendors may offer body armor, only the First Spear model meets all helicopter aircrew requirements including undergoing safe-to-fly testing. The related federal contract opportunity posted on SAM.gov is a 100% small business set-aside to solicit quotes for these Aviation Body Armor Vest kits, with responses due within one week under solicitation number W50S6L-23-Q-0007 issued by the Department of the Army Alaska Army National Guard.

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Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP)

DETERMINATION MEMORANDUM FOR SOLE SOURCE ACQUISITIONS

OVER THE MICRO-PURCHASE THRESHOLD BUT NOT EXCEEDING

THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD

FAR 13.106-3(b)(3)(i)

SOLICITATIONS MAY BE LIMITED TO ONE SOURCE ONLY IF THE CONTRACTING OFFICER DETERMINES THAT ONLY ONE SOURCE IS REASONABLY AVAILABLE. WHEN THE CUSTOMER DESCRIBES AN ITEM OR SERVICE, WHICH LIMITS THE AVAILABILITY TO ONE SOURCE, THE DETERMINATION MUST EXPLAIN WHY

THE ITEM OR SERVICE PROVIDER IS THE ONLY ONE THAT WILL MEET THE GOVERNMENT'S

REQUIREMENT. STATEMENTS SUCH AS "ONLY KNOWN SOURCE" OR "ONLY SOURCE WHICH CAN MEET THE REQUIRED DELIVERY DATE" ARE INADEQUATE TO SUPPORT A SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE. THIS FORM MAY BE USED IN LIEU OF THE DETERMINATION DESCRIBED IN FAR 13.106. THE CUSTOMER SHALL

PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

1.PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER 2. ESTIMATED AMOUNT:

BRAND

NAME BUY

YES

NAME/CAGE CODE OF PROPOSED CONTRACTOR Fund Type

O&M

NGREA

OTHER

3. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES OR SERVICES REQUIRED AND THE INTENDED USE:

4. UNIQUE CHARACTERISTICS THAT LIMIT AVAILABILITY TO ONLY ONE SOURCE, WITH

THE REASON NO OTHER SUPPLIES OR SERVICES CAN BE USED:

5. MARKET RESEARCH:

6. PROVIDE A STATEMENT OF ACTIONS, IF ANY, THE GOVERNMENT MAY TAKE TO

REMOVE OR OVERCOME ANY BARRIERS TO COMPETITION BEFORE FUTURE

ACQUISITIONS ARE REQUIRED:

I CERTIFY THAT THIS JUSTIFICATION IS ACCURATE AND COMPLETE TO THE BEST OF

MY KNOWLEDGE AND BELIEF, AND THAT COMPLETING THIS PURCHASE AS A SOLE

SOURCE IS IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE GOVERNMENT. ADDITIONALLY, I APPROVE

THIS JUSTIFICATION TO LIMIT COMPETITION SUBJECT TO THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS

AND PROVIDED THAT THE SERVICES OR SUPPLIES HEREIN DESCRIBED HAVE

OTHERWISE BEEN AUTHORIZED FOR ACQUISITION.

7a. CONTRACTING OFFICER NAME 7b. CONTRACTING OFFICER SIGNATURE

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_8b_ Contracting Officer Signa_0bSidIe1ipW-y3oKOPYKlw:

_8a_ Contracting Officer Name_EhfO5fRSaqoeOrU7Lx4ugw: MSgt Zach Gowin

_7_ PROVIDE A STATEMENT OF ACT_dWWFyKo3zgQ-e71MSrA2mA: This requirement will be solicited in Contract Opportunities (sam.gov) as a Brand Name Only, 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside.

_5_ PROVIDE A STATEMENT OF ACT_xMsHeIbKfGYdZx*NQZBzkg: Customer/end user (CMSgt Tyler Sutton) provided a complete requirements package outlining the need for (15) ABAV Kits . Not all components of the Kit have NSN's and thus, at this time, not available through the supply system. Market research revealed that there are a sufficient number of vendors that offer and are capable of providing these kits.

As a a result, the CO has determined that it is in the best interest of the government to publicize this requirement via SAM.gov (Contract Opportunities) for a period of approx 1 week. The belief is that there are sufficient small businesses that supply ABAV Kits, and it is reasonable for these contractors to provide a quote within a week's time-frame when considering the need by date of 01 Sept 23.

_4_ UNIQUE CHARACTERISTICS THA_fxPS18NzthbsRqqrY5h47Q: The Human Systems Division (HSD) provided an interim safe-to-fly for the ABAV on 20 January 2023. The First Spear Aircrew Body Armor Vest (ABAV) was the only approved armor vest that underwent the Safe-to-Fly requirements testing. IAW AFI 11-301, Vol 3, para 2.13.1. AFE will provide LPUs to aircrew members and passengers (familiarization and incentive flyers) of ejection seat and single engine aircraft on all flights overwater to include cross-country flights as prescribed in MDS specific operations AFIs. Designated life preservers will be readily available during all overwater flights on multi-place aircraft. Exception: LPUs are not required for overwater flights to and from Programmed depot maintenance (PDM)/Depot when route is within power off glide distance to land. (T-1). Only First Spear style vest includes an LPU as part of their vest assembly. This is a unique and essential item for overwater flight (ref 11-2HH-60, Vol 3, para 3.12.4). IAW AFI 11-301, Vol 2, para 2.17.6. Only authorized and approved survival kits, survival vests and/or survival backpacks, and aircrew body armor properly configured and maintained will be worn or used. Inspections will be accomplished in accordance with appropriate TO and MAJCOM directives (e.g. T.O. 14S1-3-51, 14S1-1-131). (T-1) and para 2.17.14. Aircrew Body Armor (ABA). Lead Command --AFSOC . Exception: AFGSC is the Lead Command for the Air Warrior Body Armor System. AFSOC/A3T selected First Spear ABAV as the proposed solution for testing. IAW AFMAN 11-2HH-60, Vol 2, para 3.12.4. Overwater AFE is not required when overwater flight is limited to short distances during takeoff/landing. When the route of flight is beyond autorotational distance from land, all occupants will wear life preservers, aircrew members will wear approved underwater breathing devices, a life raft will be carried onboard the aircraft, and anti-exposure suits will be worn IAW AFI 11-301, Aircrew Flight Equipment series and MAJCOM instructions. (T-2). And para 3.12.5. Aircrew members will wear the aircrew uniform and other approved flying clothing/equipment in accordance with AFI 11-301 Series publications and MAJCOM instructions. (T-2). The current vest system is causing long-term health issues with helicopter aircrew and is a known physical health risk to prolonged wear and the CIACS vendor can no longer meet our supply requirements. Additionally, the LPU-10/P (currently approved Life Preserver Unit) is having supply issues and being divested for regular aircrew use, which means aircrew will not have the required overwater flight equipment to execute their mission. Helicopter aircrew require LPUs in addition to body armor for overwater flight. The First Spear vest has an integrated LPU system, whereas other vest systems do not. Furthermore, all Aircrew Performance items will undergo a 2-year Safe-to-Fly assessment through AFLCMC/WNU, which was conducted on the First Spear ABAV. Meeting ballistic specifications does not equate to meeting Safe-to-Fly or helicopter overwater flight requirements. HH-60 units are immediately authorized to begin procuring, training and using the ABAV. Unit commanders' will determine timeline for full conversion from Eagles CIACS to First Spear ABAV, not to exceed 365 days from initial purchase. AFE Functions will only support 1 system per aircrew during transition process. The (ABAV) is approved for use under an PACAF ABAV Assumption of Risk, 20 January 2023. All National Stock Numbers (NSN)s and style listed on the iStF are approved to be changed to the ESAPI Cut with associated part numbers generated by First-Spear.

_3_ BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SUPPL_UM33PhqLHArLIQSUjN*Zfw: Aircrew Flight Equipment is in need of Aviation Body Armor Vest (ABAV) Kits to replace their current body armor system(s). All vests must be manufactured by First Spear and delivered NLT 01 Sept 23. Reqt includes:

(15) USAF Rotary Wing, Kit, SAPI/ESAPI, (500D), Color: OCP/Tan499, must be fire retardant material. Must be First Spear Part no. 500-90-00154-5179F-04. Size: Various

Each kit must include the following:

1 ea Front Panel 1 ea Instant Adjust Back Panel 1 set Floatation Cummerbund (Right and Left) 1 set Land Cummerbund (Right and Left) 1 ea Tac Belt 1 ea CSEL/148 Pocket 1 ea Pouch, EBIS 2 ea Kit, Individual medical aircrew (IMAK) w/thong 2 ea Kit, Individual survival aircrew module (ISAM) w/thong 2 ea Cell Tag 1 ea Low Profile Shoulder Strap set w/ Shoulder sleeve set 3 ea M4 Single pouch 3 ea M9 Single pouch 2 ea Tourniquet pouch 2 ea Environmentally Sealed Foam Insert 1 set Padded Ballistic Insert, ESAPI 1 set Padded Ballistic Insert Set, Overlap 2 ea Tactical Aid to Floatation Insert, ESAPI 1 ea Three sided zipper bag 6 ea Cord and Tube holders

Fund Type_edit;_vgmgoyByaX6rAkWYYmjkIw:
Fund Type_vgmgoyByaX6rAkWYYmjkIw: Other
Name and CAGE code of Proposed_lW1Kx6QXH9C5bl0Mqo1Omw: Requirement to be competed
Brand Name Buy_xnvHRHzmWAZDjTpbuUVc3g: Yes
_2_ ESTIMATED AMOUNT:_akGYMKSceUKLCvn4Y1b2tw:
_1_PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER_h9vT5LXe**ASP7p7e0RWEg: F7L1FG3153AW01
	2023-07-10T13:29:04-0800
GOWIN.ZACHARY.STEPHEN.1083260390

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