Sole Source Justification Approval.pdf

Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition)

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Section A: General Contract Information

Contracting Activity: 355 Contracting Squadron

Project/Program Name: Airlift Support

Purchase Request/Identification Number:

Estimated Contract Cost (including Options):

Section B: Description of the Supplies/Services Required

The requirement includes use of an aircraft with specific characteristics for paratrooper operations. The airlift support aircraft needs to have the following specifications: vendor is US Air Mobility Command approved to include aircrew certifications and licenses, side mounted troop seats/side facing seats for 16 parachutists, parachute jump lights in cargo compartment, aircraft cargo compartment capable of accommodating 16 parachutists with portable oxygen consoles, intercom system between jumpmaster/aircrew, configured for over the ramp static line operations, fixed static line cable and retrieval system, capable of deploying 9 double bag static line jumpers in one pass, configured for day and night HALO/HAHO operations, capable of airdrop operations at 17,500 feet via ramp, equipped with side doors capable of opening and closing during flight for spotting, have ramp and door for jumper's exit, aircrew have an oxygen system. The only aircraft on the Paratroop Air Carrier Listing capable of the operations is the Sherpa aircraft provided by Win Win Aviation, Inc.

Section C: Justification for Soliciting from a Single Source or Brand Name

IAW FAR Part 6.302-1(a)(2), Win Win Aviation, Inc. fulfills the requirement of having a service that is required by the agency and is only available from one reasonable source, and no other vendors will satisfy the agency requirement. Full and open competition need not be provided for. Market research indicated that Win Win Aviation, Inc. is the only vendor to offer an aircraft that is capable of providing all agency needs. The Sherpa aircraft is used in specialty operations for special forces and are approved for such operations. The government has pre-approved vendors listed on the Paratroop Air Carrier Listing. According to this list, Win Win Aviation, Inc. is the only approved vendor to have all the capabilities and aircraft (Sherpa) to support the agency requirement above. The risk of using an unauthorized carrier that is not on the approved Paratroop Air Carrier Listing jeopardizes the safety of personnel. Using aircraft that does not meet all requirements listed above could result in degraded training due to improvised operations. It is essential to the mission to only use aircraft specifically designated for all operations to ensure the safety and practicality of training for paratroopers.

Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition

355 CONS makes a priority of developing competition to the maximum extent practicable. After reviewing the mandatory sources and the commercial marketplace, Win Win Aviation, Inc. was found to be the only vendor in the marketplace offering airlift support that can fulfill the performance of work statement and are approved by the Paratroop Air Carrier Listing

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Section E: Steps to Preclude Future Single Source or Brand Name Awards

At the present time, Win Win Aviation, Inc. is the only company capable of providing the required service needed. As requirements arise, market research will be conducted to allow any and all vendors the opportunity to compete.

Section F: Contracting Officer's Determination

I have determined, in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), that the circumstances of this contract action deem only a single source is reasonably available.

Date

12-Nov-2019

Typed Name and Rank/Grade of Contracting Officer

Amanda Fay Henderson, Civ, Contracting Officer

Signature of Contracting Officer

HENDERSON.AMANDA.1299

484625

Digitally signed by

HENDERSON.AMANDA.1299484625

Date: 2019.09.23 14:13:31 -07'00'