JA_DANB_Redacted.pdf

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Justification and Approval (J&A) for Other Than Full and Open Competition

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Is this a new or amended J&A Document? New Amended ( Prior to Award Only! )

Funding level for this acquisition: < $700K > $700K and < $13.5M > $13.5M and < $93M > $93M

Contracting Activity: 773 ESS/PKB

Purchase Request / Local ID Number: FA8052-R-18-0023

Program / Project (and PE, if applicable): Dental Assisting National Certification Testing

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): $518,400.00 J&A Type: Class Individual

COORDINATION (AFFARS 5306 . 304 ( a) )

X

X

APPROVAL (AFFARS 5306 . 304 ( a) )

Date One Level Above the CO

David Warner

773 ESS PKB / 395-9177

Signature

WARNER.DAVID.NATHA Digitally signed by

NIEL.1181399151 Date: 2018.10.10 15:30:59 -05'00'

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.

Date Project Lead / Program Mgr / Requiring Activity Signature

Chief MSgt Randy Lightsey LIGHTSEY.RANDY.C.105 Digitally signed by

LIGHTSEY.RANDY.C.1056459576

[ AFMOA / 395-9971 ] 6459576 Date: 2018.10.09 09:32:17 -05'00'

Date Contracting Officer Signature

Christal Jackson JACKSON.CHRISTAL.E.1 Digitally signed by

JACKSON.CHRISTAL.E.1111795386

[ 773 ESS PKB / 395-9396 ] 111795386 Date: 2018.10.09 14:54:16 -05'00'

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I. Contracting Activity.

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE

AFMC ESG 773 ESS/PKB

3515 S. General McMullen, Ste 200

San Antonio TX 78226-1865

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

The purpose of this Justification and Approval is to award a firm-fixed-price contract with Dental

Assisting National Board, Inc. (DANB), for dental assistant certification testing services. The Air

Force Dental Service approved the administration of certification examinations to students in the

Dental Assistant Apprentice Course. National certification is an expressed goal for all Air Force dental assistants, the Infection Control (ICE) and Radiation Health and Safety (RHS) examination are two components of national certification. Upon successful completion of the testing, students taking these tests in technical school will earn certificates of competency.

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

The Air Force Medical Operations Agency (AFMOA) Surgeon General Dental (SGD) Dental is requesting a follow-on, sole source, firm-fixed-price contract for the purchase of DANB certification testing services. The previous sole source, firm-fixed-price contract, FA8052-13-C-0016 was awarded to Dental Assisting National Board, Inc. The Air Force will need approximately 288 ICE and 288

RHS practice exams and certification testing services for Dental Assistant Apprentice Course for selected students each year. The estimated value is $103,680.00 per year. The Independent

Government Cost Estimate (IGCE) value for a base year contract with four one-year options is

$518,400.00. The period of performance dates are:

Base Year: 30 Sep 18 - 29 Sep 19

Opt 1 Year: 30 Sep 19 - 29 Sep 20

Opt 2 Year: 30 Sep 20 - 29 Sep 21

Opt 3 Year: 30 Sep 21 - 29 Sep 22

Opt 4 Year: 30 Sep 22 - 29 Sep 23

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

This requirement may be excluded from full and open competition requirements under the authority of 10

USC 2304(c) (1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1 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).

DANB is the only agency that is recognized by the American Dental Association and the only agency that provides a nationally recognized certification for dental assistants. The Air Force's purpose of requiring and seeking national certification for their students ensures the dental assistant's certification

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8.5., Enlisted Continuing Education, 6 Jan 2015.

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

The proposed action will be synopsized and posted to Federal Business Opportunities website

(FedBizOps) in accordance with FAR 5.207, noting that pursuant to FAR 5.102(e) the Government only needs to provide copies of a solicitation issued under other than full and open competition to firms requesting copies that were not initially solicited, but only after advising the requester of the determination to limit the solicitation to a specified firm or firms as authorized. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency.

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

A price analysis will be accomplished using available publicly posted pricing to determine price fair and reasonable. Comparison to the publicly posted pricing is indicative of the current market price for these exams and certification. In accordance with FAR 15.403-1(b)(3) and (c)(3), a Certificate of

Current Cost or Pricing Data will not be required at conclusion of negotiations.

VIII. Description of the market research conducted and the results, or a statement of the reasons market research was not conducted.

Market research was conducted December 2017 by the AF technical expert, Dental Career Field

Manager, CMSgt Randy Lightsey. The internet was used to research the American Dental Association website for sources that have the ability to provide Dental Assistant certification. The internet was also used to research alternative sources for testing which resulted in the Texas State Board of Dental

Examiners and American Medical Technologies. While the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners and American Medical Technologies provide courses for certification in the dental assisting field, they are not nationally accredited agencies. Once graduated the students are placed at varying locations nationwide to carry out their duties. The information gathered stated that DANB is the only authorized agency to furnish certification testing services at the national level. There is currently no alternate certification or standards setting body able to administer certification testing or perform the same function as DANB. A sources sought was posted February 15, 2018 to March 19, 2018 with no responses.

IX. Any other facts supporting the use of Other Than Full and Open Competition.

Dental Assistant National Board Inc. is the only source approved by the American Dental Association and accepted by the Air Force Dental Service Executive Board to provide credential testing services for certification.

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X. List of any sources that expressed, in writing, an interest in the acquisition.

Dental Assisting National Board, Inc. (CAGE Code 56PS3)

444 N. Michigan Ave, Ste 900

Chicago IL 60611-3985

There are no other known sources that are able to satisfy the Government's 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.

Prior to a re-compete or follow-on this office will review the American Dental Associations website and conduct market research to attempt to locate other sources that may meet the Air Force requirement as well as submit a sources sought.

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.