JnA_Lift_Tickets_(v1)_Redacted.pdf

United States Special Operations

Command {USSOCOM)

Justification and Approval (J&A)

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Authority: FAR 6.302-1- Only One Responsible Source

Type J&A: ( Individual [gl or Class D ) Bridge Action: ( Yes D or No [gl ) Greater than 12 Months: ( Yes [gl or No D )

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Project/Program Name: Lift Tickets

Component/PEO/Other: Black Daggers, lSFC , 3SFG

Estimated Contract Cost (including options) :

J&A No.

19-1673

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Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition

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

HQ, US Army Special Operations Command, ATTN: HQ, US Army Special Operations Command, ATTN:

AOCO(Contracting), E2929 Desert Storm Drive, Fort Bragg, NC 28310 AOCO(Contracting), E2929 Desert Storm Drive, Fort Bragg, NC 28310

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

Approval is requested for a new contract for a 12 month base period and four ordering periods for Above Ground Level (AGL) lift tickets aviation support for the Black Daggers, 1st Special Forces Command and 3rd Special Forces Group. FY19 O&M funding will be used for the minimum guarantee under an IDIQ contract. The total estimated cost, including options, is

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

The Contractor shall provide all support personnel, equipment, and required coordination to support jumps made by the unit up to the point of aircraft exit. Services include: aircraft, aircraft maintenance, fuel, pilot, drop zone utilization, drop zone support. Contractor is not responsible for equipment used by the unit upon exiting the aircraft. Contractor is responsible for drop zone maintenance and/or maintaining coordination required for use of drop zone.

• The contractor shall provide up to 8,620 high altitude lift tickets.

• Lift tickets may be redeemed, with same-day notification, for parachute drops up to 12,500 feet AGL.

• Lift tickets shall meet the minimum required for the aircraft to fly.

• Twin otter can be utilized to support Hollywood/ currency jumps.

• Ramped aircraft with tailgate exit needs to be utilized for combat proficiency/ tactical jumps.

• Acceptable aircraft include: Cessna, Skyvan, Caravan and Twin Otter.

• Minimum of four lifts per day for a ramped aircraft with tailgate exit.

• Contractor location for aircraft load-out and parachute drop zone shall be co-located within 20 miles of Fort Bragg, NC.

• Contractor shall provide a drop zone for use during Military Airborne Operations conducted under use of the lift tickets.

• Government may at later date change drop zone due to Military Airborne Operations mission requirement.

Total estimated cost is

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