AFICA_Limited_Sources_J_A_FA4877-16-Q-0296_2_redacted_Redacted.pdf

Limited Sources Justification and Approval (J&A)

I. Contracting Activity.

355th Contracting Squadron 3180 S. Craycroft Rd Tucson, AZ 85707

Base Acquisition Flight Contracting Officer: Jeremy Dedmon Phone: 520-228-5255 Email: jeremy.dedmon@us.af.mil

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

A one-time FIrm Fixed Price (FFP) contract is contemplated to procure Military Canopy Control and Camera Refresher Training. The sufficient pricing data and history available permits realistic estimates of the probable cost.

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

The nature of the training being procured indicates the use of Airlift Services, of which are required to be adhere to an Approved Paratroop Air Carrier Listing per AFI 11-410, para 8.3. The Performance Statement of Work indicates that any Airlift Services must be provided by only the approved vendors on the current list.

IV. Identification of the justification/rationale for limiting sources and demonstration of the contractor's unique qualifications to provide the required supply/service.

Procuring Airlift Services for Paratrooper use and training are regulated to the current Approved Carrier List, and any vendors selected for the requirement must provide documentation of their established contact and use with these carriers for the training being conducted.

V. Determination by the ordering activity Contracting Officer that the order represents the best value consistent with

FAR 8.404(d).

Following the completion of market research for this requirement, it was found that it is most beneficial to the government to procure training from vendors that use Airlift Services with only approved and authorized carriers. Adhering to this mandate ensures the compliance and utmost safety standards required for military and government personnel. Contracting with a vendor outside the approved parameters could result in potential liability and severe safety infractions.

VI. Description of the market research conducted and the results, or explain why market research was not conducted.

Vendors located on the Approved Carrier List were contacted that included Kaposwin, Perris, and Mile-Hi. These vendors are listed as small businesses and have expressed interest in meeting the requirement. Additionally, other vendors outside the list were contacted that were known to utilize the DOD Approved Air Carriers. These vendors included Rampart, IDIS, and Nitro Rigging and all expressed interest and capability to meet the requirement. These vendors were identified from the SBA Dynamic Search from the NAICS 611699. Market research for this requirement indicated that prior requirements for this and other similar training has been accomplished previously. Additionally, a Limited Source notification was posted to FedBizOps allowing other interested parties the opportunity to object and/or submit an acceptable proposal.

VII. Other facts supporting the justification.

AFI 11-410, para 8.3, directs that Airlift Services are to be authorized in accordance with DoD 4500.53

Limited Sources Justification and Approval (J&A)

VIII. Actions the agency may take to remove or overcome any barriers that led to the restricted consideration before any subsequent acquisition for the supplies or services.

The goal of the 355th Contracting Squadron is to utilize the most efficient and affordable services in an effort to meet the customer's needs in a timely manner. The unit is always looking for additional vendors via the Internet, previous acquisition history research and known sources such as the most current approved list for Paratroop Air Carriers.

IX. 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.

X. Certification by the technical/requirements personnel.

As evidenced by my signature above, I certify that any supporting data contained herein, which is my responsibility, is both accurate and complete.