J A13.106-1(b)(1)_FA2263-15-Q-0016.pdf

JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

Contracting Activity: AFLCMCIWNMK Purchase Request/Local Identification Number: 15M-233A-PR Program Name: Upgrade ADCS-601AF Estimated Cost/Price of the Action: $108,250 Type Program: Other Contracting Authority: FAR 13.106-l(b)(l) Type J&A: Individual AF Form 3215 Number:

Contracting Officer:

Michael D. Hickey

Program Manager:

Kevin John

Local Legal Reviewer:

Chief of the Contracting Office:

Amy I. Poling

Competition Advocate:

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DSN: 366-5043, COM: (740) 788-5043

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DSN: 366-5161, COM: (740) 788-5161

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JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN

FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

II. CONTRACTING ACTIVITY

I IThis report pertains to an acquisition with a Buy Strategy as a "Justification for Other Than Full ,and Open Competition" (Sole Source). The contracting agency whom is implementing this jprocurement is: Department of the Air Force, AFLCMC/WNMK, Contracting, 813 Irving-Wick IDr W, Bldg. 2, Heath, OH 43056-6116 I

In. NATURE AND/OR DESCRIPTION OF THE ACTION BEING PROCESSED I I !The contractual action that needs approval is the solicitation of an offer from a sole source. The jproposed contractor will be Fluke Corporation, 6920 Seaway Blvd, Everett, WA 98203-5829.

!Telephone number: (425) 446-5400 with POC, Leslie Woo. Based on Market Research, Fluke !Corporation is the only manufacturer that can supply this upgrade. The object of this upgrade is Ito procure all necessary equipment required to have a fully functional ADCS-601-AF at Wright !Patterson Air Force Base (WP AFB). This unit was transferred from Kadena AB, Japan to IWP AFB and crucial components were not received. This upgrade is to procure the additional !components necessary along with installation to ensure WP AFB has a fully functioning ADCS- 1601-AF. This item is used to calibrate air speed and altitude for all aircraft. This upgrade will I include procuring the necessary components as well as installation of them onto the existing !components received. The risk should be minimal as Fluke Corporation produces these !components routinely at their facility. The total estimated price for the upgrade is $108,250.

luI. DESCRIPTION OF THE SUPPLIES/SERVICES REQUIRED TO MEET THE

!AGENCY'S NEEDS

I several components will be procured from Fluke to complete the configuration of the ADCS !601-AF. Several of the main components were received at WP AFB, but many of the accessory !cables and miscellaneous hardware was not received. Once this equipment is procured along I iwith the necessary communication cables, the system must be configured by Fluke to ensure to !internal electronics communications and functions are setup per Original Equipment !Manufacturer (OEM) that are exclusive to the OEM.

iIV. STATUTORY AUTHORITY PERMITTING OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN

!COMPETITION

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! 10 USC 2304(c), as implemented by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13. l 06-l(b )(1) !utilizing the format identified in FAR 6.303-2.

IV. DEMONSTRATION THAT THE CONTRACTOR'S UNIQUE QUALIFICATIONS

' IOR NATURE OF THE ACQUISITION REQUIRES THE USE OF THE AUTHORITY

!CITED ABOVE (APPLICABILITY OF AUTHORITY)

I lonly One Source Reasonable Available (13.106-l(b)(l)) -This acquisition is to procure the !missing control system along with the communication cables. The control system contains !proprietary software and the unit must be set up properly and provide training as to how to ' !operate the unit.

I i,'VI. DESCRIPTION OF EFFORTS MADE TO ENSURE THAT OFFERS ARE i

!SOLICITED FROM AS MANY POTENTIAL SOURCES AS DEEMED PRACTICABLE I

'i'Only one vendor was contacted due to the proprietary software involved in the upgrade of this procurement. Fluke Corporation offered an upgrade to the ADCS-601-AF that meets all USAF jrequirements which are specified in Sections II, and III of this J&A.

IVII. DETERMINATION BY THE CONTRACTING OFFICER THAT THE

!ANTICIPATED COST TO THE GOVERNMENT WILL BE FAIR AND REASONABLE

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I I i I jBy signing this J & A, the Contracting Officer makes a preliminary determination that the jestimated price of$108,250 for the upgrade of the ADCS-601-AF is to be fair and reasonable, I ibefore award. The cost ofa new item on GSA schedule is $329,083.50. The initial basis for this !

;estimate is an estimate from the vendor taken from emails during the market research process. I

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!CONDUCTED

I !As described in Section VI above, market research, in accordance with FAR Part 10, was !conducted by contacting the vendor of the original system. Based on market research results, no !other vendor besides Fluke Corporation was found to be able to perform this upgrade as !described in this Justification and Approval. Because of the proprietary issues and the fact that !the manufacturer is unwilling to sell this to anyone, this procurement is a sole source.

I iIX. ANY OTHER FACTS SUPPORTING THE USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND loPEN COMPETITION

The upgrade to the ADCS-601-AF by Fluke Corporation will be able to satisfy customer requirements based upon the market research perfonned and the engineer's knowledge of the items to be procured. The schedule will be satisfied because the items are off the shelf, so there •1ar~ no d~lays in delivery expected: Th~e is no expectation that administration of this contract , will be difficult because all the umts will be sent to the AFMETCAL for acceptance testmg on , these items .

. X. LIST OF SOURCES, IF ANY, THAT EXPRESSED INTEREST IN THE

IACQUISITION

lsee Section VI above.

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IXI. A STATEMENT OF THE ACTIONS, IF ANY, THE AGENCY MAY TAKE TO

!REMOVE OR OVERCOME ANY BARRIERS TO COMPETITION BEFORE MAKING

isuBSEQUENT ACQUISITIONS FOR THE SUPPLIES OR SERVICES REQUIRED

I I jFluke Corporation is t~1e manufa~turer of the o~ginal unit and thi~ procurement is for the 1upgrade of a smgle umt. It also mvolves propnetary software which the manufacturer 1s !unwilling to release to another company and the upgrade involves setup and training. For this !requirement there is no other action that can be accomplished to generate competition.

I iXII. CONTRACTING OFFICER'S CERTIFICATION I The contracting officer's signature on the Coordination and Approval Document evidences that !he/she has determined this document to be both accurate and complete to the best of his/her !knowledge and belief.

!XIII. TECHNICAL/REQUIREMENTS PERSONNEL'S CERTIFICATION

I iAs evidenced by their signatures .on the Coordination and Approval Document, the technical land/or requirements personnel have certified that any supporting data contained herein, which is jtheir responsibility, is both accurate and complete.