sole_source_justification_GPU_Redacted.pdf

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

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I. Contracting Activity.

The contracting organization that is responsible for the proposed contract action is the Air Force Test Center (AFTC), Directorate of Contracting, Enterprise Acquisition Division (PZIEA), 5 South Wolfe Avenue, Edwards AFB CA 93524-1185. The contracting officer for this acquisition is Matthew Chartier. ( )

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

This is a new contract (FA9302-18-P-5125). This new contract will be awarded as a sole source Firm Fixed Price contract with items being delivered in 90 DARO.

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

This requirement is mission critical, and will support existing and future F-35 JSF flight test missions at the 461th Test Wing. The total estimated dollar amount is and using 3600 appropriations. Items will be delivered in 90 DARO

To be acquired under this contract:

6 EA - Jetgo600Mti-RJ aircraft power unit

6 EA 1594 - Tie down rings

6 EA JG550-01-429-24V - 115V AC convenience receptacle

6 EA JG550-01-432 - LED mounted spotlight

6 EA JG550-01-428 - Cold weather kit

6 EA JG550-01-433 - Low fuel warning strobe light

6 EA JG550-01-434 - Dual output option for GPU's

6 EA 2632 - Military type pintle hitch

12 EA 2992 - 60' DC cable for GPU's

6 EA JG550-01-435 - Laptop auxiliary

6 EA 500399 - JetGo weather proof cover(orange)

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).

This GPU is not used to power the aircraft. It's specifically used to power the for use on the JSF. The requires fine and variable voltage adjustment for sensitive data collection. This houses the primary data acquisition components for the mission systems test aircraft and serve as a key part of our flight test data collection capability. The Flight Test provide a structurally and environmentally protected housing for the flight acquisition system on the mission systems test aircraft during

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A single source is required to maintain compatibility and consistency in operations. Additionally a new source would be cost prohibitive because it would require additional training, testing, impact the schedule and duplication of cost. A substantial duplication of cost to the Government that is not expected to be recovered through competition will happen if a new GPU is introduced to the existing fleet. This duplication of costs would yield a cost of in new GPU's. A total of 12 GPU's would have to be purchased to replace the existing GPU's currently being used to power systems.

The new GPU's being introduced to the fleet would cause unacceptable delays in fulfilling the agency's requirements. Approval of the new power unit process would take 12 to 18 months and would create a mission impact delay. Training would be impacted and a total cost of new training per year would yield an additional cost of $13,260.00 per year. This duplication of training cost would train 51 technicians in 4 hour classes with a new ground power unit. This GPU is not used to power the aircraft. It's specifically used to power the pod for use on the JSF. The requires fine and variable voltage adjustment for sensitive data collection.

This houses the primary data acquisition components for the mission systems test aircraft and serve as a key part of our flight test data collection capability. The Flight Test provide a structurally and environmentally protected housing for the flight test data acquisition system on the mission systems test aircraft during flight testing of all F-35 variants.

We require a "plug-and-play" solution with minimal impact on training, operations, servicing, and safety reviews.

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

Due to proprietary restrictions other sources are not capable of providing the required items that meet the compatibility and consistency in current operations under the current CONOPS documentation. Aero Specialties offers no distributors for the items required.

In addition, currently, due to proprietary (Lockhead Martin) LM restrictions other sources are not capable of providing the required ground units that meet the compatibility and consistency in current operations under the current CONOPS documentation. LM has not licensed the government to utilize its proprietary processes to allow other vendors to effectively compete' moreover Aero Specialties offers no distributors for the items required.

A synopsis of intent to award a Sole Source will be posted on FebBizOps IAW FAR 5.203(a). Any and all responses will be taken into consideration to evaluate the competitive potential within the market. If no responses are received, a contract will be awarded to Aero Specialties Inc.

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

The Contracting Officer has determined that the anticipated costs to the Government for this acquisition will be fair and reasonable, and the proposal will be evaluated using price analysis for commercial items in accordance with FAR Part 13.106-3. The proposed price will be compared with any other companies or agencies that may have previously purchased the same or similar items. will be determined fair and reasonable based on comparison to current federal sources of supply and historical pricing.

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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.

Due to proprietary restrictions, other sources are not capable of providing the required items for the full integration.

These items requested are unique and are proprietary to Aero Specialties offers no distributors for the items required.

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.

In addition, Market research identified two other potential sources: Tug Technologies Corporation and Aviation Ground Equipment Corp. The other sources could not meet the technical requirements of the project. The solutions offered by the competing sources lacked required functionality when compared to Aero Specialties Inc.

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.

Due to the commercial nature of the supply, no actions are planned except to continued market research to identify additional potential sources for future requirements which will be addressed on a case-by-case basis using the Internet, Government contacts (SMEs), and known sources of the same or similar products. Vigilant searches produced no new sources that are capable of meeting the current requirement. Internet searches will continue to assist in overcoming the barriers to competition before future acquisition.

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.