Dry Undersuits JOTFOC.pdf

General Services Administration Federal Acquisition Service (FAS)

General Supplies and Services (GSS)

QSCCBC

Requisition V556154249F100

Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition

DESCRIPTION OF THE ACTION BEING TAKEN

Dry Undersuit, Aerostar International P/N 601GBR005B.

DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES REQUIRED

Dry Undersuit, Aerostar International P/N 601GBR005B, with the following salient characteristics:

Integrates thermal protection with a low-profile design and is worn underneath flight suit or standard operator clothes. This lightweight and breathable fabric reduces thermal burden in hot conditions and protects against hypothermia should the wearer enter cold water.

Suitable for use by the U.S. Air Force, Navy, and Marine Corps as well as offshore oil and gas operators around the world for protection from hypothermia in the harshest environments.

With the following configurations:

1. Latex Neck, Neoprene Wrist Seals

2. Cross Chest Entry

3. 10" Vertical Relief Zipper.

Acquisition of DRY UNDERSUIT will be sourced through the vendor quoting the lowest price technically acceptable. The estimated cost of this procurement is: $56,000.00.

IDENTIFICATION OF STATUTORY AUTHORITY

This acquisition is conducted under the authority of Section 201 of the Federal Property and Administration Act of 1949 (40 U.S.C. 501). All acquisitions for DRY UNDERSUIT will be conducted under the authority of the Open Market Program. The primary statutory authorities for the MAS Program are Title II of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949, and Title 40 U.S.C. 501, Services for Executive Agencies. In accordance with FAR Part 13, approval is sought for a sole source procurement based on the circumstances and rationale for restricting consideration of schedule contractors is FAR 13.106-1(2)(b)(1)“For purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold, contracting officers may solicit from one source if the contracting officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available (e.g., urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, or industrial mobilization)”.

DRY UNDERSUIT is a commercial product as defined in FAR 12.101.

DEMONSTRATION THAT THE ACQUISITION REQUIRES THE USE OF THE

AUTHORITY CITED

FAR 13.106-1 allows restricting consideration of schedule contractors to fewer than required in FAR

13.104 whenever only one source is capable of responding due to the unique or specialized nature of the item required by the agency is exclusive to one manufacturer or when there is an urgent requirement. The customer requesting purchase the Aerostar Undersuits because their current CWU-

86/P dry suits are experiencing significant backorders for essential parts, such as neck seals, with an estimated delivery dates for late 2025. While other dry suits are NAVAIR authorized, the Aerostar item is the only option that meets the customer’s needs within their required timeframe. The Aerostar Undersuit arrives fully assembled and does not require additional parts, ensuring flyers are equipped and ready for our upcoming deployments. As such, no other items are being considered.

EFFORTS TO SOLICIT TO AS MANY SOURCES AS PRACTICABLE

The Contracting Officer will synopsize the RFQ through SAM.gov for a total of 7 days. Vendors quoting the required name brand items will be allowed to submit quotes.

DETERMINATION THAT THE ANTICIPATED COST WILL BE FAIR AND REASONABLE

Current quoted pricing is fair and reasonable based on competition among vendors quoting the required Aerostar Dry Undersuits.

DESCRIPTION OF THE MARKET RESEARCH CONDUCTED

Due to the limited source nature of this requirement no other manufacturers’ products were sought.

However, the Contracting Officer will synopsize the RFQ for 7 days through SAM.gov.

OTHER FACTS SUPPORTING THE USE OF THE OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN

COMPETITION

While GSA is committed to expanding competition, we must accomplish that goal with the least risk to the successful support of the GSA Mission and the ongoing efforts in the war on terror and homeland security. GSA jeopardizes being able to meet our customers’ need by not completing this limited-source, brand name specific procurement.

LIST OF SOURCES THAT EXPRESSED AN INTEREST IN THE ACQUISITION

Due to the limited source nature of this requirement no other manufacturers’ products were sought.

However, the Contracting Officer will synopsize the RFQ for 7 days through SAM.gov.

STATEMENTS OF ACTION TO OVERCOME BARRIERS TO COMPETITION

See section “EFFORTS TO SOLICIT TO AS MANY SOURCES AS PRACTICABLE” above.

CONTRACTING OFFICER CERTIFICATION

The Contracting Officer has determined that the actions taken under this acquisition meet the conditions described in FAR 13.106-1 precludes competition to the maximum extent possible. It is in the best interest of the Government to acquire DRY UNDERSUITS.

The information contained in the justification for other than full and open competition for the acquisition of the DRY UNDERSUITS, is accurate and complete to the best of the Contracting Officer’s knowledge.

Prepared/Approved By:

Alan Craig Date Contracting Officer QSCCBC