26-TEMS-034 JA redacted 2.pdf

Department of the Air Force: Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition

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I. Agency and Contracting Activity (RFO 6.104-1(a)(1)):

The contracting organization that is responsible for the proposed contract action is the Air Force Test Center (AFTC), Directorate of Contracting, Installation Contracting Division, AFTC/PZZG, 5 South Wolfe Avenue, Edwards AFB, CA 93524-1185.

II. Nature and/or description of the action being approved (RFO 6.104-1(a)(2)):

This justification supports the award of a Sole source, firm-fixed-price contract for the procurement of Wraith Systems Maintenance renewal. This procurement will ensure there are no security vulnerabilities.

III. Description of supplies/services required to meet agency needs (RFO 6.104-1(a)(3)):

Procuring this extended warranty and technical refresh program from Wraith Systems is essential to maintaining the operational readiness and life-cycle of the HOTAS inventory. Under this agreement, Wraith Systems will mitigate hardware downtime by repairing or replacing units damaged during normal operational use, utilizing either new or certified refurbished OEM parts. Furthermore, this procurement includes a critical technical refresh component; Wraith Systems will apply essential firmware and software updates to units as they cycle through the repair facility.

IV. Statutory Authority Permitting Other Than Full and Open Competition (RFO 6.104-1(a)(4)):

10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

V. Rationale for Use of Authority (RFO 6.104-1(a)(5)):

The 15 HOTAS units lack warranty coverage. Any hardware failure, due to to lifecycle degradation or user error, may result in in replacement ineligibility and may require additional funding for procurement.

VI. Integrated Market Analysis and Efforts to Solicit Competition (RFO 6.104-1(a)(6), (8), and (10)):

Market research was conducted for this acquisition primarily using the Internet and mandatory sources. Market research will be conducted for similar type acquisitions in the future to determine compatibility and performance enhancements with existing systems or equipment. Historical market research on contract shows that Wraith Systems is the only vendor capable of providing the software. Wraith Systems i is the manufacturer of the software and has no re-sellers available currently.

VII. Determination of Fair and Reasonable Cost (RFO 6.104-1(a)(7)):

The Contracting Officer is responsible for evaluating, determining, and documenting the anticipated contract cost/price is fair and reasonable in accordance with RFO Subpart 15.4, Contract Pricing.

Department of the Air Force: Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition

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VIII. Any Other Facts Supporting the Justification (RFO 6.104-1(a)(9)):

Due to the unique and proprietary of the - Desktop HOTAS system only one manufacturer is able to fill this requirement. Contracting reached out to the manufacturer Wraith Systems requesting an authorized re-seller list, as a result Wraith Systems stated they do not re-sell their products.

IX. Actions to Overcome Barriers to Competition (RFO 6.104-1(a)(11):

On subsequent acquisitions, every effort will be made to attempt to remove/overcome barriers to competition before future contracts are awarded for similar supplies. Continuous market research efforts will be made to determine whether new products enter the market that provide the capabilities required for future requirements.