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Control No: MICC-E-17-02 Contractor: CALIBRE Systems Incorporated

Program/Equipment: TCM Ranges, ATSC

Version – MAY 2016 FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

JUSTIFICATION REVIEW DOCUMENT

FAR PART 16 EXCEPTION TO FAIR OPPORTUNITY JUSTIFICATION

For Actions Exceeding the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT)

Program/Equipment: TCM Ranges, Army Training Support Center (ATSC) request a six month extension to Task Order (TO) W911S0-11-D-0046-0027 in order to prevent a break in service until the new TSSO Contract is awarded.

Authority: FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(C) Logical Follow-on – For orders exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold, a statute expressly authorizes or requires that the purchase be made from a specified source.

Amount: $509,166.40

Prepared by:

Contracting Officer:

Requirements:

Reviews: I have reviewed this justification and find it adequate to support an exception to fair opportunity.

Program Manager: DSN: 826-1467 Date:

Legal Counsel:

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FAR Part 16 Exception to Fair Opportunity Justification Under Multiple Award Indefinite Delivery Contracts

For Actions Exceeding the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT)

1. Contracting Activity: MICC, JBLE, 705 Washington BLVD, Suite 126, FT Eustis, VA 23604

2. Description of Action: The Army Training Support Center (ATSC), TRADOC Capabilities Manager/ATSC/ (TCM) – Ranges requests a modification (Follow-on Extension) to contract W911S0-11-D-0046-0027 with CALIBRE Systems Incorporated.

Additional information pertinent to this action follows.

All awardees were given a fair opportunity to be considered for the original task order [FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(C). The order must be issued on a sole-source basis in the interest of economy and efficiency because it is a logical follow-on to an order already issued under the contract.

3. Description of Supplies/Services:

The estimated value of the proposed action is $509,166.40 for 6-month extension

(IGCE).

TCM-Ranges, Army Training Support Center (ATSC) serves as the Lead Agent for the Army Sustainable Range Program (SRP) comprised primarily of the Range and Training Land Program (RTLP) and Integrated Training Area Management (ITAM) Programs.

The SRP's goal is to maximize the capability, availability, and accessibility of ranges and training lands to support doctrinal requirements, mobilization, and deployments under normal and surge conditions. As such, technical support is required to ensure proper and effective implementation of the program on Army ranges and training lands. The Contractor shall provide technical support and recommendations necessary for operations support of the Army SRP; provide review and analysis of program requirements and technical reports, and provide recommendations for Army-wide policies and procedures to ensure sustainment of quality ranges and training lands necessary to provide realistic conditions for training Soldiers to standard.

4. Authority Cited: FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(C) Logical Follow-on to an Order Already issued under the Contract.

5. Reason for Authority Cited: Request an exception to the fair opportunity process in accordance with the FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(C). A 6-month extension is requested to prevent a break in service that would result in degradation of services and would impact the training and readiness of Soldiers. Approval of this request will provide services that will help maintain unit readiness and allow time to establish these efforts on another contract vehicle to prevent any future issues and concerns. The extension will be in

Program/Equipment: TCM Ranges, ATSC

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TOR: 086/W911S0-11-0046-0027.

6. Actions to Increase Competition: N/A

7. Market Research: This action was competed and awarded using Training Support System (TSS) local Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts. This order will be placed against local IDIQ W911S0-11-D-0046 of which market research was conducted on the Acquisition Plan and Base award (at the time the option was exercised) and is current as required by FAR 10.002(b)(1) having been conducted within the last 18 months. This order is within the scope of the contract. The market research was conducted with the base award and supports the acquisition strategy identified on this DD Form 2579.

8. Other Facts: N/A

9. Technical Certification: 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.

Typed Name:

Title: _

10. Requirements Certification: 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.

Typed Name:

Title:

11. Fair and Reasonable Cost Determination: I hereby determine that the anticipated cost or price to the Government for this contract action will be fair and reasonable. The techniques identified at (e.g. FAR 15.404-1(b)) will be used to ensure award will be at fair and reasonable prices. The Contracting Officer used a comparison of industry cost for similar work. A comparison of the contractor's proposed cost/price to the Independent Government Cost Estimate (IGCE) will be conducted to determine a fair and reasonable cost/price. Additionally, the techniques identified at (e.g. FAR 15. 404-1 (c){2)(iii)) will be used to further ensure award will be at fair and reasonable prices.

Typed Name: Judy Leverett Date: ___ ________________ Title: Contracting Officer, JBLE Signature:

12. Contracting Officer Certification: I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Typed Name: Judy Leverett Date: __ __________________ Title: Contracting Officer, JBLE Signature:

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