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June 2017 FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY – J&A No. 17-1310

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

BRAND NAME

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

Project/Program Name: Non-Standard Parachute Life Cycle Replacement

Component/PEO/Other: Military Free Fall School, Yuma Arizona

Estimated Contract Cost (including options) : REDACTED

Type J&A: (Individual X or Class )

J&A No.

17-1310

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

HQ, US Army Special Operations Command, ATTN: AOCO (Contracting), E2929 Desert Storm Drive, Fort Bragg, NC 28310

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

USASOC proposes a request to initiate a Brand Name Only Non-Standard Equipment contract for 135 Instructor Canopy Ram Air Parachute Systems (ICRAPS). This requirement will utilize current fiscal year operations and maintenance funds for life cycle replacement of a portion of the US Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School (USAJFKSWCS), Military Free Fall (MFF) current ICRAPS inventory.

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

The below listed equipment functions as a system. The items are required and authorized by the United States Army Special Operations Command (USASOC) for instructor use at the Military Free Fall School and meets the requirement of being Berry Amendment Compliant, in that it is manufactured and assembled in the United States of America. Listed below are the pieces of the required system (Javelin Odyssey Container, Spectre Main Parachute, Reserve Parachute).

Javelin Odyssey Container System- The Javelin Odyssey Parachute Container System provides safety, reliability, and durability at the Military Free Fall School. Without this system, MFF Instructors will be unable to properly and safely train Free Fall Students. The location of the reserve handle, the cut away handle, and the bottom of container main canopy pilot chute allows instructors to safely manipulate their body positions during life-saving maneuvers without fear of a student accidentally deploying the instructors’ parachute. The importance of this parachute system also ensures safe flight while MFF Instructors conduct in flight hands on safety checks with students during operations. This particular container is fitted and designed to stay in place while MFF Instructor conducts student’s safety inspections in flight. The system also allows the instructor the time required to conduct in flight student assessment while simultaneously conducting safe non-malfunction landing preparations due this specific gear’s stability of non-slip or non-shifting. Without this capability, the instructor does not have sufficient time to adjust his own canopy due to altitude in order to land safely. This container system greatly decreases a risk of loss of life or catastrophic injury.

Spectre Brand Canopies (Parachutes)- This requested contract is replenishing the 40% of the current stock of canopies currently due for lifecycle replacement. The current stock consists

June 2017 FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY – J&A No. 17-1310 solely of Spectre Brand canopies. Canopy parts associated with the Spectre Brand that are within compliance of life cycle replacement timeframe and/ or number of jumps will be used with the replenished amount associated with this requested contract. Instructors jump numerous times throughout each course and need to jump using the same brand of canopy for each jump for safety purposes.

Javelin Odyssey Harness Container- outter “backpack” assembly designed to safely house and deploy the main and reserve canopie.

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Spectre Main Parachute- variation on sizing is tailored to the weight and size of the instructor when referencing the movement of the canopy (Wing Load)

Life cycle extends to 1 yr. or 500 Canopy openings

Spectre Reserve Parachute- variation on sizing is tailored to the weight and size of the instructor when referencing the movement of the canopy (Wing Load)

Life cycle extends to 3 yrs. or 500 Canopy openings (90 day mandatory repacking requirement)

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

X 10 U.S.C 2304(c)(1), Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will

Satisfy Agency Requirements, as implemented by FAR 6.302-1(c)

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

This is a Brand Name Only request for life cycle replacement of standardized equipment utilized by the Military Freefall School in Yuma Arizona. This request replaces approximately 40% of the program stock with equipment and parts that will satisfy the agency’s needs. Introducing new products manufactured by another company would result in a substantial duplication of costs to standardize the remaining 60% that is not being replaced and to conduct lengthy product safety testing. For safety and utilization of parts associated with Spectre Canopies and Javeline Odyssey Containers, Spectre Canopies and Javeline Odyssey are the only canopies and containers that will adhere to safety for instructors and students as they are currently in operation.

6. Efforts/Actions to Increase Competition: (FAR 6.303-2(b)(6) & (11))

A pre-solicitation notice will be publicized as required by FAR 5.2 to locate additional sources to offer on the brand name equipment. A smaller brand name only purchase of the same equipment was made in 2016 under contract H92239-16-P-0031. Two competitive offers were received from small businesses and an award was made to the lowest offeror.

The Military Freefall School will continue to review products as they come on the market and present recommended products to the agency for assessment. Any decision to introduce a new product will depend on its performance in a training environment as well as a budget that will support 100% replacement of current inventory.

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

Market Research has been conducted from 01 December 2016 thru 15 February 2017 to locate additional sources with the capability required to support the MFF. No additional sources have been identified.

8. Other Authorities/Factors: (FAR 6.303-2(b)(9))

N/A

9. Interested Sources: (FAR 6.303-2(b)(10))

Para Gear Equipment Company, Sun Path Products Inc., Flight Concepts, Performance Designs, Green Light Skydiving (all small businesses).

10. Technical and Requirements Certification: (FAR 6.303-2(c))

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: COL, SF Commanding

SIGNATURE: XXX—Original Signed--XXX DATE: 10 JUL 2017

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

I hereby determine that the anticipated cost or price to the Government for this contract action will be fair and reasonable based on current competition and comparison with commercial prices and recent copetitive actions.

CONTRACTING OFFICER SIGNATURE IN SECTION 12 BELOW ALSO SERVES AS THE

PRICE FAIR AND REASONABLENESS DETERMINATION IN THIS SECTION.

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12. Contracting Officer Certification: (FAR 6.303-2(b)(12))

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

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: 27 JUL 2017

14. Approval: Procuring Activity Advocate for Competition Authority

(PAAC) SOFARS 5601-1

I have reviewed this document and find the J&A adequate to support other than full and open competition. The action(s) pursuant to this J&A are subject to the availability of funds and the completion of all required statutory and regulatory reviews and approvals.

NAME: REDACTED TITLE: Chief, USASOC Contracting

SIGNATURE: XXX—Original Signed--XXX DATE: 18 Aug 17

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.