FA813218P0004_J&A_Redacted.pdf

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Justification and Approval (J&A) for Other Than Full and Open Competition I NOTE: If a Justification and Approval was approved for the preceding acquisition, a copy of the approved J&A for the predecessor action I I 1 must be included in the staff package for approval of the instant J&A. This applies to J&A staff packages that are submitted for review I I 1 and approval at a level above the contracting officer. The predecessor J&A will be used as a reference document by the approving official. l t _________________________________________________________________________________ J

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Contracting Activity: AFSC/PZIMC

Purchase Request I Local ID Number:

Program I Project (and PE, if applicable): Butler Newall Blade Tip Grinder

Program Type (PEO or Other Contracting): Other Contracting

Authority (include ful l title): 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(l) as implemented by FAR 6.302-l(a)(2)

Estimated Contract Cost (including options): J&A Type: D Class [gJ Individual

COORD INATION (AFFARS 5306.304(a))

Date Contracting Officer 31 Oct 2017

AFSC/PZIMC 405-582-5705

Date Program Manager Signature

OC-ALC/OBCA 582-5419

APPROVAL (AFFA RS 5306.304{a))

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I. Contracting Activity.

Air Force Materiel Command

AFSC/PZIMC

3001 Staff Drive 2S75 Tinker AFB, OK 73145

Purchase Request (PR): F3YCEB7160A 104

II. Nature and/or description of the action being processed.

This individual Justification and Approval (J&A) authorizes use of Other than Full and Open Competition procedures to award a current commercial firm-fixed price type contract for repair and preventive maintenance services under a one year basic contract with two 1-year options, with potential for a 6-month extension under FAR Clause 52.217-8·-0ption to Extend Services. The current contract with Global Machine Technologies LLC, (CAGE) code 3DY31, is for Preventative and Remedial (PM/RM) Maintenance Services of the Butler Newall High Speed Blade Tip Grinder in support of 76 CMXG. Global Machine Technologies is the USA representative for the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and has the exclusive data rights to machine programming. The estimated total value for this award is

Ill. Description of supplies/services required to meet agency needs.

The Butler Newall (Danobat) High Speed Blade Tip Grinder (BTG) is used to grind and measure the blade tip diameters of compressor and turbine rotors. The high speed blade tip grinding process is to assure high performance jet engines meet engine performance standards by grinding the blade tip to acquire shape and d imension. 72 PMXG requires renewal of the current Preventive/Remedial (PM/RM) Maintenance contract to ensure continued service life of the BTG. Three PM visits per year will assure continued serviceability of the BTG. RM will be performed on an as-needed basis, with price negotiated and funds added at the time of repair.

PMXG also requires repairs to the BTG that include replacement of computer control system and other machine parts. These repairs will refurbish and update the BTG, improving machine performance, capability and reliability. The repairs are a one time priced CUN in the base year to fully commission the BTG, enabling the subsequent PM services.

FA8125-15-M-0026 is the current PM/RM contract, establi shed with Global Machine Technologies LLC. GMT is a US Company that represents the OEM of the grinder. The OEM is Danobat-Newall located in the United Kingdom. Parts and Services are only available from Danobat-Newall, through its authorized US representative.

Contract Summary

Year Basic Option I Option II

TOTAL:

Period of Performance 1 Nov2017-31 Oct2018 1Nov2018- 31Oct2019 1 Nov2019-31 Oct2020

Funds utilized will be 4930 Working Capital Funds (No-year)

Estimated Dollars

IV. Statutory authority permitting Other than Full and Open Competition.

The authority for this action is 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1 ), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Needs.

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V. Demonstration that the contractor's unique qualifications or nature of the acquisition requires the use of the authority cited above (applicability of authority).

Danobat-Newlall is the OEM for the Danobat and Newall Grinders. Newall was bought by Danobat and the two companies joined with the company name as Danobat-Newall. Danobat-Newall has the experience and techn ical expertise to be able to perform service on the Butler Newall High Speed BTG.

Teh BTG is controlled by a dedicated computer that utilizes an operating system and code developed and written by Danobat-Newall. The Government does not have the appropriate data rights to provide copies of the code to contractors to repair and maintain the equipment. The Government does not have the rig hts to data, such as machine parameters, controls and original specifications. The OEM will not sell the data rights to the Government.

Award to any other source could result in inadequate performance, leading to BTG failure and mission lead to unacceptable delays in fulfilling the requirements of the 72 PMXG and the Air Force.

VI. Description of efforts made to ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential sources as practicable.

A Sources Sought Synopsis, issue number F3YCEB7160A 104, was posted on 2 Aug 17, on the Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) website. No responses were received.

VII. Determination by the Contracting Officer that the anticipated cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable.

The Contracting Officer will ensure that the items described herein are negotiated at a fair and reasonable price to the Government. The contractor may be required to furnish other than certified cost or pricing data in order to enable the Government's efforts in performing a detailed price analysis.

VIII. Description of the market research conducted and the results, or a statement of the reasons market research was not conducted.

Market research, in accordance with FAR Part l 0, was conducted by the Engineer, End User and OBCA Contract Support. The research included a web search and phone calls to grinder manufacturers and servicers. This research revealed that there is no other source available to perform the Preventive Maintenance and Remedial Maintenance on the Danobat-Newall BTG.

Other companies that perform similar efforts exist in the marketplace, but they do not have access to the applicable data required to service or repair the BTG.

A sources sought synopsis was posted to FBO seeking vendors with in terest in providing preventive main tenance on the BTG. There were no responses.

IX. Any other facts supporting the use of Other Than Full and Open Competition.

No further information.

X. List of sources, if any, that expressed interest in the acquisition.

Global Machine Technologies LLC 979 Poplar Place Orlando, FL, 32827 Noel Lilley 248-760-0143 Cage Code: 3DY31

XI. A statement of the actions, if any, the agency may take to remove or overcome any barriers to competition before making subsequent acquisitions for the supplies or services required.

In an effort to identify and remove barriers to competition, the Government will continue to monitor the marketplace for

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Jnclassified for Official Use Or source development and will continue discussions with Danobat-Newall regarding additional approved sources. The Government will continue to synopsize the requirement and examine in-house workforce abilities to perform the services organically.

XII. Certification by the Contracting Officer.

As evidenced by my signature above, I have determined this document to be both accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

XIII. Certification by the technical/requirements personnel.

As evidenced by my (our) signature(s) above, I (we) certify that any supporting data contained herein, which is my (our) responsibility, is both accurate and complete.

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