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JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITIION

I. CONTRACTING ACTIVITY

Activity: 17th Contracting Squadron, Base Operations Flight, Goodfellow AFB, TX

II. NATURE AND/OR DESCRIPTION OF THE ACTION BEING PROCESSED

The 312th Training Squadron requires a Forcible Entry Machine and Calibration Unit to be used at the Fire Training Academy. This requirement will be awarded using a Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order. The proposed contractor is CPAT Distribution, Inc. The estimate value to include shipping and crating is $7,451.92. The estimated award date will be as soon as possible.

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

AGENCY’S NEEDS

Forcible Entry Machine and Calibration Unit to be used at the Fire Training Academy to simulate breaking through a cinder block wall to meet training objectives for Block III, 2b (25).

Description: Forcible entry Machine, Calibration Unit, and Galvanized Portable Stand: PN

ALCO-200, ALCO-300, NEWT-500

Quantity: 1 ea.

TOTAL PRICE: $7,451.92

IV. STATUTORY AUTHORITY PERMITTING OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN

COMPETITION:

10 USC 2304(c), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1

V. DEMONSTRATION THAT THE CONTRACTOR’S UNIQUE QUALIFICATIONS

OR NATURE OF THE ACQUISITION REQUIRED THE USE OF THE AUTHORITY

CITED ABOVE (APPLICABILITY OF AUTHORITY)

Competition for this procurement is limited on the basis that the company ALCO is the sole manufacturer and C.P.A.T. is the sole distributor of this Forcible Entry and Calibration Unit.

C.P.A.T. is therefore the only responsible source capable of delivering the complete requirement without significant duplication costs or unacceptable delays.

VI. DESCRIPTION OF EFFORTS MADE TO ENSURE THAT OFFERS ARE

SOLICITED FROM AS MANY POTENTIAL SOURCES AS DEEMED PRACTICABLE

Research conducted through searching GSA Advantage and the internet but returned no other company or piece of equipment capable of meeting the requirement. This requirement will not be synopsized. This requirement does not meet the threshold stated within FAR 5.101(1)(a).

VII. DESCRIPTION BY THE CONTRACTING OFFICER THAT THE ANTICIPATED

COST TO THE GOVERNMENT WILL BE FAIR AND REASONABLE

Using sound business judgment, the proposed prices when received, will be evaluated and determined fair and reasonable to the Government. Proposed prices may be compared to available market prices and/or any historical contract data for the same or similar type products.

By using internet search methods, published catalog or list prices can be researched and comparison may be performed to determine the proposed prices are fair and reasonable.

VIII. DESCRIPTION OF THE MARKET RESEARCH CONDUCTED AND THE

RESULTS, OR A STATEMENT OF THE REASONS MARKET RESEARCH WAS NOT

CONDUCTED

Research conducted through searching GSA Advantage and the internet but returned no other company or piece of equipment capable of meeting the requirement. The manufacturing company, ALCO Machines, Inc. sent a letter explaining that they are the only manufacturing company of the required equipment and CPAT Distribution, Inc is the only company which can distribute this equipment.

IX. ANY OTHER FACTS SUPPORTING THE USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND

OPEN COMPETITION

ALCO Machine, Inc. is the sole manufacturing company to manufacture these training aids.

These training aids will assist in the Candidate Physical Ability Test. No other company manufactures these particular training units. These units meet the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) standards, and are approved by the IAFF. The items for purchase may help in preserving the environment. By simulating breaking through masonry brick walls, there is no actual brick waste product to dispose of. No other training units have proven the ability to meet the needs of the 312 th Fire Academy and to be able to train students at appropriate standards.

These units are only distributed by CPAT Distribution, Inc.

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

ACQUISITION

See Section VI above.

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

REMOVE OR OVERCOME ANY BARRIERS TO COMPETITION BEFORE MAKING

SUBSEQUENT ACQUISTIONS FOR THE SUPPLIES AND SERVICES REQUIRED

Should future requirements arise for the same equipment, 17 CONS will talk with ALCO Machine, Inc. to determine if they had included any other company distribute their products.

Further actions by 17 CONS could involve posting a Sources Sought synopsis to discover any competitive firms or equipment able to meet these requirements. During the planning phases of future requirements, 312th Training Squadron can investigate the market place and determine if any other products would be able to meet the specifications of this requirement.

XII. CONTRACTING OFFICER’S CERTIFICATION

The contracting officer’s signature on the signature page 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

As evidenced by their signatures on the signature page, the technical and/or requirements personnel have certified that any supporting data contained herein which is their responsibility are both accurate and complete.