Limited_Source_J&A_-_Airlift_Services_-_RFQ.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: 355th Contracting Squadron

Purchase Request / Local ID Number: F1PT5G8338AW01

Program / Project (and PE, if applicable):

Program Type (PEO or Other Contracting): Other Contracting

Authority: 6.302-1 – 10 USC 2304(c)(1), Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements

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

COORDINATION (AFFARS 5306.304(a) )

Date Contracting Officer

Signature

Date Local Legal Reviewer

Date Chief of the Contracting Office (COCO)

APPROVAL (AFFARS 5306.304(a) )

Date Competition Advocate Signature

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I. Contracting Activity.

The United States Air Force, 355th Contracting Squadron intends to award Airlift services for Other Than Full and Open Competition.

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

New action. Limited Sources Justification & Approval

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

The requests airlift services to meet their ongoing training requirements. Four hundred and four (404) hour of airlift services are required for intermittent dates defined within the Performance Work Statement (PWS) during 7 January 2019 - 31 October 2019. Airlift entails the proposed contractor provide approved aircraft and aircrew to conduct air maneuvers consistent with Air Force Para-Rescue regulatory guidance in an effort to meet 5-level upgrade requirements.

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

FAR Subpart 6.302-1 – 10 USC 2304(c)(1), Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements.

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

AFI 11-410, Personnel Parachute Operations, paragraph 8.3, Private and Commercial Aircraft, directs that active members on parachute status may perform parachute jumps in accordance with DoDI 4500.53, DoD Commercial Air Transportation Quality and Safety Review Program. DoDI 4500.53, Enclosure 6, states that airdrop operations for intrastate airdrop will utilize Commercial Airlift Review Board (CARB) approved carriers if reasonably priced and available. The active DoD CARB approval list is the Paratroop Commercial Operator Listing. All market research, including previous acquisitions at 355 CONS, indicate that CARB approved carriers are available and reasonably priced for this requirement.

Any vendors selected for the requirement must provide documentation of their established contract and use with these carriers for the training being conducted. Adhering to this mandate ensures the 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. There are 29 vendors approved to provide the proposed type of service. Of the 29 vendors, only three vendors are certified to provide the sub-set of service necessary due to the Federal Aviation Agency (FAA) certification required.

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

Four vendors located on the Paratroop Commercial Operator Listing were contacted to identify capability and interest in the requirement in order to promote adequate competition. Of the four vendors, three identified that they possess the certification required. Additionally, a special notice (RFI) was posted on FBO in an effort to identify any other capable sources. No responses were received.

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

There are three capable vendors of providing the proposed service.

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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 for this requirement included a review of previous acquisition history that indicated that requirements for this and other similar training had identified and utilized authorized carriers from the Paratroop Commercial Operator Listing. Additionally, the Limited Sources Justification & Approval will be posted to FedBizOps allowing other interested parties the opportunity to object and/or submit an acceptable proposal.

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.

The following vendors located on the Paratroop Commercial Operator Listing were contacted that included, but not limited to . All expressed interest in the requirement.

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.

The goal of the 355th Contracting Squadron is to utilize the most efficient and affordable services in an effort to meet the customers' 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 Commercial Operation.

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) signature(s) above, I (we) certify that any supporting data contained herein, which is my (our) responsibility, is both accurate and complete.