Redacted_Single_Source_Justification.pdf

NOTE: If a Justification was approved for the preceding acquisition, a copy of the approved Justification for the predecessor action must be included in the staff package for approval of the instant Justification. This applies to Justification staff packages that are submitted for review and approval at a level above the contracting officer. The predecessor Justification 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: >SAT and < $700K > $700K and < $13.5M

Contracting Activity:

Air Force Material Command

AFSC/PZIMA

3001 Staff Dr, Post# 2S75 Tinker AFB, OK 73145

Purchase Request / Local ID Number: 1400770578

Program / Project (and PE, if applicable): NAVY E-6 Service Life Extension Program (SLEP) Tooling Kit

Program Type (PEO or Other Contracting): Other Contracting

Authority: AFFARS 5313.501 - 10 U.S.C. 2302b, Implementation of Simplified Acquisition Procedures (41 U.S.C. 1901)

AFFARS 5313.501 - 10 U.S.C. 2304a, Special Emergency Procurement Authority (41 U.S.C. 1903)

Estimated Contract Cost (including options): Justification Type: Class Individual

COORDINATION (AFFARS 5306.304(a) )

Date Project Lead / Program Mgr / Requiring Activity

Signature

Date Title [ Name ] [ Office Symbol / Phone Number ]

Signature

APPROVAL (AFFARS 5306.304(a) )

Date Contracting Officer

AFSC/PZIMA

Signature

4/5/201

4/5/19

FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

Sole Source (Including Brand Name) Justification - Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items

I. Contracting Activity (J&A Coordination)

Contracting Activity: AFSC/PZIMA PR Number: 1400770578 Program/Project: NAVY E-6 Service Life Extension Program (SLEP) Tooling Kit Estimated Contract/Program Cost:

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

This one time new purchase is being done by the Department of Air Force on behalf of Navy. Navy requires two (2) E-6 Service Life Extension Program (SLEP) Tooling Kit to accomplish SLEP maintenance on E-6 jets. This effort will be solicited as a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) type contract. This is an individual J&A covering this particular acquisition only and is not a bridge action.

Contractor: Fatigue Technology, Inc | 401 Andover Park E, Tukwila WA 98188-7605

Cage Code: 51439

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

Navy requires two (2) E-6 Service Life Extension Program (SLEP) Tooling Kit from Fatigue Technology, Inc (FTI) to accomplish SLEP maintenance on E-6 jets.

FTI is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) & developer of Split-Sleeve Cold Expansion System as well as the ForceMate Bushing Installation System and is the only company authorized for the E-6 SLEP initiative. OEM tooling must be utilized to achieve proper technical life enhancement. FTI is the only entity with the necessary engineering/technical experience & data to design the unique tooling required for the E-6 SLEP initiative.

The estimated period of performance and value for this service contract will be as follows:

CONTRACT SUMMARY

YEAR CLIN QUANTITY UNIT PRICE ESTIMATED

DOLLARS ESTIMATED PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

Base Year 0001 1 Each Kit 4-14 Weeks ARO

Basic Year 0002 1 Each Kit 4-14 Weeks ARO

TOTAL

PR Line Item 0001

Noun: E-6 Service Life Extension Program (SLEP) Tooling Kit Item description and function: E-6 Service Life Extension Program (SLEP) Tooling Kit (IAW) Item Description.

Type Appropriation: Navy 1506 Procurement Funds Total estimated dollars for PR line item 0001:

CLIN Qty Unit Price Estimated Dollars Period of Performance

0001 1 Each 4-14 Weeks ARO

PR Line Item 0002

Sole Source (Including Brand Name) Justification - Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items

Noun: E-6 Service Life Extension Program (SLEP) Tooling Kit Item description and function: E-6 Service Life Extension Program (SLEP) Tooling Kit (IAW) Item Description.

Type Appropriation: Navy 1506 Procurement Funds Total estimated dollars for PR line item 0001:

CLIN Qty Unit Price Estimated Dollars Period of Performance

0002 1 Each 4-14 Weeks ARO

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

AFFARS 5313.501 - 10 U.S.C. 2302b, Implementation of Simplified Acquisition Procedures (41 U.S.C. 1901)

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

Oklahoma City - Air Logistics Center (OC-ALC) was selected to accomplish the Navy E-6B SLEP process. This effort consists of accomplishing several Statements of Work (SOWs) entailing the removal of thousands of high lock fasteners to include cold working all of the holes in accordance with the SOW requirements. This process is proven to be effective by imparting beneficial compressive residual stress around the hole. The sleeve allows for one-sided processing and shields the hole from frictional forces generated by the high interference of the expansion mandrel.

The FTI Split Sleeve cold working (expansion) process is a fatigue enhancing process that is an integral part of the aircraft design and is required for the structure to reach the design fatigue life. If cold working is not performed correctly, the part will likely fail prior to reaching its design fatigue life.

FTI invented a cost effective manufacturing method for the lubricated split sleeve which has led to its wide spread use in the commercial aerospace industry. The specification developed by FTI and the associated equipment is required to be utilized as part of the SOW's to be accomplished under the SLEP process. Specifically, FTI Process Specification 8101D is the guidance/process to ensure the aircraft is compliant in the performance of the SLEP process.

FTI Split sleeve cold work expansion of fastener holes is a "FLIGHT CRITICAL" process.

FTI Inc., as the originator of both the Split-Sleeve Cold Expansion System and the ForceMate Bushing Installation System, is the only entity authorized for the E-6 SLEP initiative. It is only by procuring and utilizing the total FTI tool set that life enhancement can be assured. Additionally, FTI Inc. is the only entity with the necessary engineering/technical experience to design the unique tooling required for the E-6 SLEP initiative. FTI Split Sleeve cold work tooling is mandatory. Modification with tooling from any other manufacturer is prohibited. Since FTI tooling is sold commercially in the aerospace sector, use of the above authority is deemed appropriate.

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

FTI Inc. is the only entity with the necessary engineering/technical experience to design the unique tooling required for the E-6 SLEP initiative. Additionally, Navy is set to receive E-6 jet for SLEP maintenance in May and without required FTI tooling there will be line stoppage (Please see attached Urgency Letter). Due to the emergency nature described therein, Navy has authorized acquisition of this item from FTI.

The Government will synopsize this requirement IAW FAR 5.201. The synopsis for this requirement will be posted to www.fbo.gov prior to the publication of the solicitation.

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

The Contracting Officer will utilize price analysis techniques IAW 13.106-3(a)(2), to ensure the price is fair and reasonable. Specifically, the Contracting Officer will compare the proposed price to the Independent Government Estimate as well as obtain historical data from the contractor. The Contracting Officer will ensure that the items described herein are negotiated at a fair and reasonable price to the Government. The Contractor may be required to provide other than certified cost and pricing data as well as comparison with historical pricing and Government estimates. Based on the foregoing, the Contracting Officer will determine price will be fair and reasonable.

Sole Source (Including Brand Name) Justification - Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items

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

FTI Inc. is the only entity with the necessary engineering/technical experience to design the unique tooling required for the E-6 SLEP initiative. Additionally, Navy is set to receive E-6 jet for SLEP maintenance in May and without required FTI tooling there will be line stoppage (please see attached Urgency Letter). Due to the emergency nature described therein, Navy has authorized acquisition of this item from FTI alone.

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

There are no additional facts supporting the use of Other Than Full and Open competition.

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

Fatigue Technology, Inc | 401 Andover Park E, Tukwila WA 98188-7605 | Cage Code: 51439

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 Government will make every effort in the future to eliminate Sole Source acquisition and identify competition. The Government will continue to research the market for other acceptable vendors.

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.

DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY

PROGRAM EXECUTIVE OFFICER

TACTICAL AIRCRAFT PROGRAMS

47123 BUSE ROAD, UNIT# IPT

PATUXENT RNER, MARYLAND 20670-1547

IN REPLY REFD. 'l"O

Ser PMA271/107 25 July 2012

From: Program Manager, Airborne Strategic Command, Control and Communications Program (PMA-271)

To: 566 AMXS/CL

Subj: SOLE SOURCE PROCUREMENT REQUIRED IN SUPPORT OF NAVY E-6B

AIRCRAFT SERVICE LIFE EXTENSION PROGRAM (SLEP) WORKLOAD

PROCESS BEING ACCOMPLISHED AT OC-ALC, FISCAL YEAR (FY)

2009 AND THROUGH TO COMPLETION OF THE E-6B SERVICE LIFE

EXTENSION PROGRAM (SLEP).

1. In 2009, Oklahoma City - Air Logistics Center (OC-ALC) was selected to accomplish the Navy E-6B SLEP process. This effort consists of accomplishing several Statements of Work (SOWs) entailing the removal of thousands of high lock fasteners to include cold working all of the holes in accordance with the SOW requirements. This process ·is proven to be effective by imparting beneficial compressive residual stress around the hole. The sleeve allows for one-sided processing and shields the hole from frictional forces generated by the high interference of the expansion. mandrel. Fatigue Technology Inc. (FTI) invented a cost effective manufacturing method for the lubricated split sleeve which has led to its wide spread use in the aerospace industry. The specification developed by FTI and the associated equipment is required to be utilized as part of the SOW's to be accomplished under the SLEP process. Specifically, FTI Process Specification 8101D is the guidance/process to ensure the aircraft is compliant in the performance of the SLEP process.

Additional information associated with the cold working process can be found below:

a. The FTI Split Sleeve cold working (expansion) process is a fatigue enhancing process that is an integral part of the aircraft design and is required for the structure to reach the design fatigue life. If cold working is not performed correctly, the part will likely fail prior to reaching its design fatigue life.

b. FTI Split Sleeve cold work tooling is mandatory. Do not perform this modification with tooling from other manufacturers. Always use the complete set of compatible FTI tooling including mandrel check fixtures and verification pins.

c. FTI Split sleeve cold work expansion of fastener holes is a "FLIGHT CRITICAL" process.

d. FTI Inc., as the originator of both the Split-Sleeve Cold Expansion System and the ForceMate Bushing Installation System, is the only entity authorized for the E-6 SLEP initiative. It is only by procuring and utilizing the total FTI tool set that life enhancement can be assured. Additionally, FTI Inc. is the only entity with the necessary engineering/technical experience to design the unique tooling required for the E-6 SLEP initiative.

2. In order to accommodate the technical requirements and meet the short lead time based upon OC-ALC agreement, FTI will need to be the supplier of record for all cold working tooling as applicable. Points of Contact for FTI:

3. The points of contact regarding this issue are: