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OHIO AIR NATIONAL GUARD

HEADQUARTERS 179

TH

AIRLIFT WING

MANSFIELD, OHIO

20 November 2013

Justification and Approval – Unusual and Compelling Urgency

1. This document constitutes justification and approval for only one responsible source for the acquisition described herein, under the authority of FAR 6.302-2. It is executed on behalf of the 179 th

MSG/MSC, Air Guard Contracting Office, Mansfield, Ohio 44903-

8049.

2. Nature and description of action being approved.

The 179 th

AW Civil Engineering has requested construction services be obtained through a sole source contract. Estimated cost of services is $24,500.00.

3. Description of supplies or services required to meet the Agency’s needs.

Construction services requested are for remodeling of a room located in 179AW

Operations building, which is to support pilot simulator training.

4. Identification of statutory authority permitting only one responsible source.

a. FAR 6.302-2, Unusual and Compelling Urgency – delay in award of a contract would result in serious injury, financial or otherwise, to the

Government.

5. Demonstrate that the nature of the acquisition requires use of the authority cited.

Equipment (pilot simulator) that will reside in room identified previously is scheduled to arrive before the end of the calendar year (possibly sooner). Post-construction, but prior to arrival of simulator, additional security system work is required within the room, as well; however, this work cannot begin until construction work is complete. Estimated construction work timeframe is 2-3 weeks; estimated security system work is 3-5 days.

Additionally, the base does currently possess adequate, long-term storage facilities to accommodate the simulator being delivered – meaning that once the simulator arrives, it needs to have a place to go (which won’t be possible if the room is still under construction or security system work is not complete). The equipment can’t be stored outside a facility, due to seasonal, inclement weather.

6. Description of efforts made to ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential sources as is practicable, including whether a CBD notice was or will be publicized as required by Subpart 5.2, and if not, which exception under 5.202 applies.

In accordance with FAR 5.202(a)(2), this requirement will not be publicized.

Due to the nature of the requirement, multiple sources were not solicited.

7. Determination by the contracting officer that the anticipated cost to the government for the proposed acquisition will be fair and reasonable.

The cost to the Government will be determined fair and reasonable, based on the following:

a. FAR 13.106-3(a)(2)(vi) – comparison to independent government estimate

(developed by technical subject matter experts).

8. Description of market survey conducted and the results or a statement of the reasons that a market survey was not conducted.

Due to nature of requirement, a market survey will not be conducted.

9. Any other facts supporting the use of only one responsible source of supply.

None.

10. A listing of sources, if any, that expressed, in writing, on interest in the procurement.

None.

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

While nothing can be done to allow for any other legitimate means of meeting the governments need and ensure space for equipment will be accommodated for in the most timely manner possible (and not suffer damage to equipment, which will lead to extensive delay in providing for adequate training simulator will provide), this office has educated applicable parties (outside of technical reps) that these types of requirements can be avoided if better planning, preparation, and information sharing is done well in advance.

12. Technical requirements personnel certification.

I hereby certify that this justification and approval for other than full and open competition is made in good faith, that the supporting documentation and information is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge, and that I would not be making this request if it were feasible to fully compete this requirement as the FAR and applicable supplements and regulations direct.

Travis Fox, Capt 179AW/BCE 419-520-6158 21 Nov 13

Name and Title Office Phone Date

CONTRACTING OFFICER CERTIFICATION

I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Gordon Strom, SCS Level II/BCO 179MSC 419-520-6390 21 Nov 13

Name and Title Office Phone Date