38_RQS_Parachute_Oxygen_Bottles_BRAND_NAME_JUSTIFICATION.pdf

JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION, BRAND NAME

Phantom Parachutist Oxygen Bailout System/ Oxygen Consoles

1. CONTRACTING ACTIVITY: Department of the Air Force, 23d Contracting Squadron, 4380 Alabama Rd, Moody Air Force Base, Georgia 31699.

2. NATURE AND/OR DESCRIPTION OF ACTION BEING PROCESSED: The action to be processed is justification for the use of other than full and open competition for a new brand name Firm Fixed Priced purchase.

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

AGENCY’S NEEDS: This requirement is for the 38 RQS located at Bldg. (663), (7196B Savannah St). The unit uses these Parachutists oxygen systems during High Altitude missions.

The Parachutist oxygen bottles are used upon exiting the aircraft at high altitude. The oxygen consoles are used to pre-breathe 100% oxygen prior to jumping IAW AFI 11-409 Chapter 5. Item descriptions: Oxygen Console (5 ea) Parachutist Jump Bottles (38 ea) and Hose assembly’s (33 ea).

Estimated dollar value of the acquisition is ($632,370.00).

4. STATUTORY AUTHORITY PERMITTING OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN

COMPETITION:

FAR Part 6.302-1, 10 U.S.C. 2304 (c) (1), 41 U.S.C. 253 (c) (1).

5. DEMONSTRATION THAT THE CONTRACTOR’S UNIQUE QUALIFICATIONS OR

NATURE OF THE ACQUISITION REQUIRES THE USE OF “OTHER THAN FULL

AND OPEN COMPETITION” “BRAND NAME”: Cobham Technologies develops and sells “Parachutist bailout bottle system and Oxygen consoles” that are approved for military use through AFI 11-410 and the approved for use letter dated/signed 10 Nov 16 (current version) from HQ USAF/A3TS. The 38th Rescue Squadron will utilize these bottles and consoles for high altitude jump training/real world mission executions. IAW AFI 11-410 Chapter 4 ACQUSITION AND SUSTAINMENT, Para 4.4. Equipment Approval. Parachute systems and equipment are authorized via the USAF AUL, which is approved by HQ USAF/A3O-AS.

6. DESCRIPTION OF EFFORTS MADE TO ENSURE THAT OFFERS ARE

SOLICITED FROM AS MANY POTENTIAL SOURCES AS DEEMED PRACTICABLE:

This requirement will be posted on the Government-wide Point of Entry at

(www.Fedbizops.com), a public forum viewable by prospective offerors. There is a reasonable belief that offers will be received from two or more sources to establish adequate competition.

7. DETERMINATION BY THE CONTRACTING OFFICER THAT THE ANTICIPATED

COST TO THE GOVERNMENT WILL BE FAIR AND REASONABLE: Market Research has determined that there are two or more companies that are capable of providing quotations enabling competitive comparison of pricing.

8. DESCRIPTION OF THE MARKET RESEARCH CONDUCTED AND THE RESULTS,

OR STATEMENT OF THE REASONS MARKET RESEARCH WAS NOT

CONDUCTED: Market Research revealed that the manufacturer, Cobham Technologies

1522633816A Typewritten Text N/A develops the product and uses resellers to distribute, service and supply replacement parts for their products.

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

OPEN COMPETITION FOR BRAND NAME PURCHASE: None.

10. A LISTING OF SOURCES, IF ANY, THAT EXPRESSED, IN WRITING, AN

INTEREST IN THE ACQUISITION: Cobham Technologies.

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

REMOVE OR OVERCOME ANY BARRIERS TO COMPETITION BEFORE MAKING

ANY SUBSEQUENT ACQUISITION FOR THE SUPPLIES OR SERVICES REQUIRED:

Quotes received for products other than Cobham Technology Phantom Bailout Systems and

Oxygen Consoles will be reviewed by the user and may be considered for further review by AFI

11-301V2 authority. Currently there is nothing that can remove this barrier to competition without modification to AFI 11-301V2.

12. TECHNICAL/REQUIREMENTS PERSONNEL CERTIFICATION:

I certify that the data supporting the recommended use of other than full and open competition for the acquisition of the above mentioned brand name item is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

JASON M. EGGER, Maj Date

38th RQS CC

13. CONTRACTING OFFICER’S CERTIFICATION.

I certify that the data supporting the recommended use of other than full and open competition is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Date

Contracting Officer