JA_-_T-33_T-Bird_Aerial_Demonstration_Synopsis_2.pdf

Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition)

Page 1 of 1Updated: 9 Jun 16

Section A: General Contract Information

Contracting Activity: 354 CONS

Project/Program Name: T-33 T-Bird Aerial Demonstration and Static Display

Purchase Request/Identification Number:

Estimated Contract Cost (including Options): $21,000.00

Section B: Description of the Supplies/Services Required

The 354th Fighter Wing has a requirement for a static display and aerial demonstration of the T-33 T-Bird on Eielson Air Force Base(EAFB) in support of the Arctic Lightning Airshow. The contractor will transport aircraft to EAFB, AK prior to the performance and accomplish the work outlined in the statement of work.

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

After market research and posting of a sources sought on FedBizOpps, only one credible source was found to fulfill the requirement. In accordance with FAR 6.302-1, the following conditions preclude competitive full and open competition procurement. The requested T-33 T-Bird was the USAF's first operational jet fighter/trainer with a recorded "Jet vs. Jet" combat victory. This airframe has been a critical part of American aviation for over 50 years, and it plays a vital role in this airshow's outcome to showcase the evolution of airpower in preparation for activation of F-35 combat squadrons. Ace Maker 33 is the only known company willing and able to provide the T-33 T- Bird to perform an aerial demonstration and a static display due to the uniqueness and rarity of the T-33.

Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition

A Sources Sought Notice was posted to FedBizOpps (FBO) and only one company sent in information that they could provide the service that our performance specifications. An Internet search was also conducted to see if other companies could satisfy this requirement, but the search yielded no additional qualified sources. In addition to the Sources Sought and Internet searches, a search was also conducted on FBO to see how other installations satisfied this requirement, and the search revealed that only Ace Maker 33 had provided these types of services in the past.

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

354 CONS will once again search for operational T-33 T-Bird aircraft from vendors if the base hosts another air show in the future. As the vintage aircraft market is limited due to nature of the industry, it is likely that multiple companies able to meet a requirement may not be found. As a counter, the organization will also advocate for other acts showcasing different capabilities in subsequent airshows to deepen the public's appreciation of airpower and provide new vendors an 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

27-Feb-2019

Typed Name and Rank/Grade of Contracting Officer

Joshua Houseworth, TSgt, USAF

Signature of Contracting Officer

Date

01-Mar-2019

Typed Name and Rank/Grade of Chief, Contracting Office

M. McAllister Gentry, Maj, USAF

Signature of Chief, Contracting Office

HOUSEWORTH.JOSHUA.ROBE

RT.1395440469

Digitally signed by

HOUSEWORTH.JOSHUA.ROBERT.1395440469

Date: 2019.02.27 12:40:25 -09'00'

GENTRY.MICHAEL.MCALLISTE

R.1248454047

Digitally signed by

GENTRY.MICHAEL.MCALLISTER.1248454047

Date: 2019.03.02 13:32:51 -09'00'