CAO-20-0304 NSW PSRL approved 06252020 redacted_Redacted.pdf

Control No: CAO-20-0304

FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

From a logistical standpoint, another system from another manufacturer would be logistically inefficient as separate stockpiles of parts would need to be maintained. In addition, maintenance personnel would be required to be trained on multiple systems.

Specifically, new training and maintenance procedures would have to be developed in addition to the re-procurement costs associated with replacing the current supply of PSRL-1 Launchers. Ultimately, organizational restructuring would require large amounts of organizational manpower that would detract from mission capabilities, and result in degraded mission performance for foreign allies.

6. Efforts to Obtain Competition:

a. Effective Competition: Because this is a sole source action, effective competition is not anticipated. The notice required by FAR 5.201 shall be published and any bids or proposals received will be considered

b. Subcontracting Competition:

subcontracting arrangements are not feasible nor applicable for this acquisition.

7. Actions to Increase Competition:

In an effort to overcome barriers and increase competition, the Government has performed market research. No additional sources responded. There is no system currently available that can match Airtronic performance requirements, while not upsetting the logistical balance associated with the training and tactical missions. As time elapses, new technologies could be developed that can match Airtronic’s performance. The Government will continuously conduct market research to determine if other sources exist that may be able to provide an acceptable product to the Government with limited delays at a reasonable price.

There is no known or realistic potential requirement large enough to justify the purchase of the TDP. Currently, there is no funding that can be made available to negotiate the purchase of the data rights.

Furthermore,

8. Market Research: A Sources Sought Notice (SSN) was posted on April 6, 2020 W15QKN-20-X-0ASY, for sources to supply Airtronic PSRL-1 Launchers, VirTra 100 simulators, installation and training. Technical descriptions and requirements for these systems and accessories were provided with the SSN. The SSN closed on April 24, 2020.

The technical descriptions provided by were compared to those defined in the SSN for the systems, accessories and spare parts identified, and were found to be technically identical. The indicated production capacity/delivery schedule is reasonable and meets the expectations of the customers.

9. Interested Sources: To date, no other sources have written to express interest in the acquisition.

10. Other Facts:

a. Procurement History: No previous procurement history.

b. Other Facts: There are no other facts that were not previously stated.

Approval

Based on the foregoing justification, I hereby approve the procurement of Precision Shoulder-fired Rocket Launcher -1 40mm launchers, VirTra 100 Shooting Simulators, installation and training on an other than full and open competition basis pursuant to the authority of Title 10 United States Code (U.S.C.) Section 2304(c) (1); as implemented by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Suppliers or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. The total estimated value over the five year period of performance is The approval is subject to availability of funds, and provided that the services and property herein described have otherwise been authorized for acquisition.

Date: 25 June 2020