Single_Source_Justification-redacted.pdf

Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition)

Section A: General Contract Information

Contracting Activity: 374th Contracting Squadron

Project/Program Name: Mortuary Transfer Case

Purchase Request/Identification Number: F4G3T39149AW01

Estimated Contract Cost (including Options):

Section B: Description of the Supplies/Services Required

Improved Transfer Case (ITC) For Intra-Theater and CONUS Evacuation of Human Remains (NSN: 9930-01-581-5643)

Formed and welded aluminum construction provides all the benefits of a deep drawn metal case without tooling heavy duty handle, osts. Features such as louvers, mounting holes and stacking patterns can be positioned at any location on the case. Like all Skydyne cases, the Defender utilizes a welded extruded aluminum tongue and groove edge frame. Manufacturing processes allow for ultimate customization

Material: Aluminum/ Color: Natural/ Handle Type: Steel Spring Loaded/ Outside Length: 7.354 Feet Nominal/ Outside Width: 2.354 Feet Nominal/ Outside Height: 1.630 Feet Nominal/ Special Features: Corrosion Resistant Steel Handle

Section C: Justification for Soliciting from a Single Source

Insulted Human Remains transfer cases are unique and play a vital role in transporting deceased members at a proper storage temperature (to avoid cellular decomposition). The Skydyne Company custom designs Aluminum Insulated Transfer Cases with hermetically sealed gasket to prevent leakage and air tight enclosure. The Skydyne Company is the only supplier of the Insulated Aluminum Human Remains Transfer cases part number is 75232006, and the NSN is 9930-01-581-5643.

It is regulated to use the Skydyne Company's transfer case (NSN 9930-01-581-5643) in accordance with Paragraph 10.8 of AFI 34-501. It states "The reusable aluminum transfer case (NSN 9930-01-581-5643) will be used to transport remains to AFMAO or other DoD Mortuary for further Processing.

Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition

No relevant companies exist to support this inventory asset request.

Market Research was conducted over the Internet, GSA Advantage, but another sources was not found.

Also, DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania has the NSN as 374 CONS contacted DLA personnel.

Section E: Steps to Preclude Future Single Source Awards

The PACAF WESTPAC Regional Mortuary will continue to research other sources. However, until the DoD changes their authorized manufacturer of the ITC and/or other manufacturers exist, we will sole source until otherwise directed.

In AFI 34-501, Paragraph 10.8. Transfer Cases states "The reusable aluminum transfer case (NSN 9930-01-581-5643) will be used to transport remains to AFMAO or other DoD Mortuary for further Processing. "

Section F: Contracting Officer's Determination

I have determined, in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), that the circumstances of this contract action deem only a single source is reasonably available.

Date

31-Jul-2019

Typed Name and Rank/Grade of Contracting Officer

SONOMI YOSHIHASHI, BWT1-7, Contracting Officer

Signature of Contracting Officer

YOSHIHASHI.SONOMI.126599

Digitally signed by

YOSHIHASHI.SONOMI.1265994322

Date: 2019.08.07 14:10:16 +09'00'