JnA_Other_than_Full_and_Open_Competition_Aircrew_Flight_Equipment_Redacted.pdf

Justification and Approval (J&A) for Other Than Full and Open Competition

FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

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NOTE: If a Justification and Approval was approved for the preceding acquisition, a copy of the approved J&A for the predecessor action 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 and approval at a level above the contracting officer. The predecessor J&A will be used as a reference document by the approving official.

Is this a new or amended J&A Document? New Amended ( Prior to Award Only! )

Is this a Bridge Action as defined in the AF Bridge Action Reduction Plan? Yes No

Funding level for this acquisition: < $700K > $700K and < $13.5M > $13.5M and < $93M > $93M

Contracting Activity: 90 CONS

Purchase Request / Local ID Number:

Program / Project (and PE, if applicable): Aircrew Flight Equipment

Program Type (PEO or Other Contracting):

Authority: 6.302-5 – 10 USC 2304(c)(5), Authorized or Required by Statute

Estimated Contract Cost (including options): $ J&A Type: Class Individual

COORDINATION (AFFARS 5306.304(a) )

Date

26 Dec 2018

Project Lead / Program Mgr / Requiring Activity

Signature

APPROVAL (AFFARS 5306.304(a) )

Date

26 Dec 2018

Contracting Officer

Signature

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I. Contracting Activity.

90th Contracting Squadron

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

is requesting Aircrew Flight Equipment that is on the Safe to Fly list

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

Aircrew Flight Equipment on the Safe-to-Fly list to include:

Leatherman Signal x492, Sidewinder II Comact x462, NDUR Matches x170, Tourniquet x450, XL Internal Cummerbund x390, LPU-40/P Case x48, Orion TS Flight Glove small x60, Orion TS Flight Glove Medium x120, Orion TS Flight Glove Large x150, Orion TS Flight Glove X-Large x120

IV. Statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition.

FAR 6.302-5

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

In accordance with the AFGSC and AFGSC Gained AFE Technical Order (TO) Options List, is mandated to purchase Aircrew Flight Equipment (EFI). AFLCMC/WNUV provided two armor systems that are on the Safe to Fly list approved by the Air Force Equipment Management System (AFEMS). These systems consist of the Eagle Combat Integrated Armor Carrier System (CIACS) and the Air Warrior System. has decided to standardize equipment across their organization utilizing the Eagle (CAICS). Additionally, has determined that the Eagle (CIACS) with the Rhodesian Recon Vest provides the requisite level of ballistic protection applicable during AFGSC UH-1N missions. Required items are listed in the CIACS Implementation Plan. Thought these items are not EAGLE brand specific, they are listed as save to fly and approved to wear with CAICS vest.

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

This is a BRAND NAME requirement. provided two quotes from vendors that carry the CIACS IABA and accessories listed in this requirement. Further investigation revealed several small businesses can provide the required items. An RFQ will posted to the Government-wide point of entry.

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

Quotes from at least 2 or more vendors is considered adequate competition; therefore, ensuring a fair and reasonable price.

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

Market research was conducted resulting in several potential vendors that provide these products in a commercial market.

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

N/A

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

This requirement was solicited in the previous fiscal year, however, that RFQ was canceled due to funding.

All seven vendors that replied to CA's request for information expressed interest in the acquisition during that solicitation phase.

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.

N/A

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 signatures above, we certify that any supporting data contained herein, which is our responsibility, is both accurate and complete.