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United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) Justification and Approval (J&A) Brand Name: Consew/Juki for USASOC Sewing Machines Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (J&A) Brand Name: Consew/Juki for USASOC Sewing Machines

Authority: (10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1 (a)(2)

Project/Program Name: Lifecycle Replacement of All USASOC Rigger Facility Sewing Machines Component: All USASOC Major Subordinate Units (MSUs) Estimated Contract Cost (including options) : Redacted Type J&A: (Individual FORMCHECKBOX or Class FORMCHECKBOX 10-016

1. Agency and Contracting Activity: (FAR 6.303-2(a)(1))

U.S. Army Special Operations Command (USASOC), DCS Acquisitions & Contracting (AOCO)

2. Description of Action: (FAR 6.303-2(a)(2))

The anticipated result of this acquisition effort is the purchase of two-hundred and eight (212) new and not remanufactured or refurbished sewing machines for the twenty-two (22) rigger facilities within USASOC. The contract will be a commercial FFP acquisition using O&M funds. Of the 212 sewing machines, there are 9 different models from two manufacturers: CONSEW and JUKI. These sewing machines are needed to support four new parachute systems (T-11, T11R, MC-6, and JPADS), the MC-4 military freefall parachute system and its replacement, the Advance Ram-Air Parachute (ARAP) system. This life-cycle replacement will allow USASOC to standardize the sewing machines across the command reducing sustainment costs and ensuring stability.

3. Description of Supplies/Services: (FAR 6.303-2(a)(3))

Currently, USASOC rigger facilities do not have the proper sewing machines to sustain all the parachute systems in accordance with the Army’s technical manuals. The sewing machines that are assigned to the facilities are approximately twenty (20) years old, and some rigger facilities have sewing machines that are much older. Repair parts are not available for many of the sewing machines due to their age. USASOC Major Subordinate Units (MSUs) have stated it is very difficult to sustain and train parachute riggers on all the different models or types of sewing machines since there is no standardization. Historically, when a rigger facility receives a sewing machine, there is no training or sustainment package associated with the reception the new sewing machine. Recently, the Army rigger community has changed its philosophy on sewing machine maintenance. All sewing machine maintenance must be performed at unit level since there is no depot level maintenance within the rigger community. This maintenance includes in-servicing to beyond economical repair (BER) status.

4. Authority Cited: (FAR 6.303-2(a)(4))

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10 USC 2304(c) (1), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1 (a) (2) – IAW FAR 6.302-1 (a) (2) these items are determined to be peculiar to a limited number of manufacturers and not available from any other sources.

5. Reason for Authority Cited: (FAR 6.303-2(a)(5))

a. CONSEW and JUKI sewing machines are the preferred item specification in accordance with the Army’s Parachute Technical Manuals (TMs), specifically listed by model number in Table 1 (Tool Identification List) & Table 2 (Tools and Test Equipment):

1. TM 10-1670-326-23&P (T-11)

2. TM 10-1670-327-23&P (MC-6)

3. TM 10-1670-287-23&P (MC-4)

4. TM 10-1670-328-13&P (JPADS)

b. The sewing machines (CONSEW and JUKI) stated within the TMs have been tested and certified by Natick Labs and the U.S. Army Center of Excellence. They are currently being used at the parachute rigger facility to teach Advance Individual Training (AIT) students/parachute riggers.

c. These sewing machines are needed to ensure consistency across not only USASOC but the Army as a whole.

6. Efforts/Actions to Increase Competition: (FAR 6.303-2(a)(6))

A notice was FORMCHECKBOX or was not FORMCHECKBOX publicized as required by FAR 5.2.

A pre-solicitation notice and Brand Name Only solicitation will be posted on Federal Business Opportunities (FEDBIZOPPS). The solicitation will require all large business (LB) offerors to submit a Small Business Subcontracting Plan as part of their proposal. The LB offeror subcontracting plan will be part of their Technical Acceptability evaluation.

7. Market Research: (FAR 6.303-2(a)(8))

a. Market research has been conducted on the Internet via open source searches to include reviewing publicized commercial price lists.

b. Previously (APR 08), USASOC solicited & posted like items on GSA for other USASOC units. REDACTED

c. Dynamic searches done by NAICS Codes: 333292/423830, “JUKI” and “CONSEW” list five SB vendors (1 SDVOSB, 1 VOSB, and 3 SB) with industrial sewing machine information.

d. REDACTED

e. Coordination has been made with the NC Procurement Center Representative of the SBA, and he is providing guidance on USASOC’s sub-contracting plan and the offerors’ respective evaluations.

8. Interested Sources: (FAR 6.303-2(a)(10)&(11))

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9. Other Facts: (FAR 6.303-2(a)(9))

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b. REDACTED

c. With the approval of this contract, the USASOC rigger facilities will receive the most durable sewing machines on the market; be in accordance with the specification listed in the Army TM’s; receive onsite maintenance training for their parachute riggers on the upkeep of the sewing machines and have the capability to maintain their sewing machines with the optional annual maintenance agreement.

NOTICE 1

Prior to approval, J&As will be screened to identify proprietary data and information exempted from disclosure by 5 U.S.C. 552, Freedom of Information Act, so that the final J&A may be prepared for required posting to FedBizOpps IAW Section 844 of NDAA 2009 as implemented via DPAP Memo, Public Disclosure of Justification and Approval Documents for Noncompetitive Contracts, dated 13 February 2009. J&As shall be posted to FedBizOpps within 14 days unless 10 U.S.C 2304(c)(2), Unusual and Compelling Urgency is cited. In that particular case the J&A will be posted within 30 days. Information selected for removal will be highlighted in yellow much like this statement so that signature authorities will know what information will be removed after approval, before posting.

10. Technical and Requirements Certification:

I certify that the supporting data under my cognizance which are included in the justification are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief:

NAME: REDACTED TITLE: Chief, SSD DCS G-4, USASOC

SIGNATURE: XXX Original Signed XXX DATE: 13 MAY 10

11. Fair and Reasonable Cost Determination: (FAR 6.303-2(a)(7))

I hereby determine that the anticipated cost or price to the Government for this contract action will be fair and reasonable. Price analysis was completed in the market research phase, and it was determined competing this requirement commercially would be in the best interest of the Government.

CONTRACTING OFFICER SIGNATURE IN SECTION 12 BELOW ALSO SERVES AS THE PRICE FAIR AND REASONABLENESS DETERMINATION IN THIS SECTION.

12. Contracting Officer Certification:

I hereby certify that this J&A is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.

NAME: REDACTED TITLE: Contracting Officer SIGNATURE: XXX Original Signed XXX DATE: 06 JUN 10

13. Legal: SOFARS 5601-1

I have reviewed this document and find the J&A legally sufficient to support other than full and open competition:

NAME: REDACTED TITLE: Contracts Attorney SIGNATURE: XXX Original Signed XXX DATE: 14 JUL 10

14. Competition Advocate General Approval (CAG): SOFARS 5601-1

I have reviewed this document and find the J&A adequate to support other than full and open competition:

NAME: REDACTED TITLE: Deputy Chief of Staff for

Acquisitions and Contracting SIGNATURE: XXX Original Signed XXX DATE: 15 JUL 10

NOTICE 2

POST APPROVAL REQUIREMENT: IAW Section 844 of NDAA 2009 as implemented via DPAP Memo, Public Disclosure of Justification and Approval Documents for Noncompetitive Contracts, dated 13 February 2009, this J&A will be posted to FedBizOpps within 14 days unless 10 U.S.C 2304(c)(2), Unusual and Compelling Urgency is cited. In that particular case the J&A will be posted within 30 days. Prior to posting, previously identified proprietary data and information exempted from disclosure by 5 U.S.C. 552, Freedom of Information Act, that has been identified IAW Notice 1 via yellow highlighting, will be removed in order to create a document that is no longer classified as “for official use only” and is thus, appropriate for public release. Redaction will be accomplished using a black marker on a paper copy, not by manipulating electronic copies.

FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY – J&A No. 10-016