Redacted SMART FORM-JnA_POM Test Stand, dated 02 Dec 19_Redacted.pdf

FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY - J&A No. 20-1812/20-002 Page 1 of 2V1.3, 4 Dec 18

United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM)

Justification and Approval (J&A) Document Template

Authority: FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) Only one source reasonably available, urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand

Individual Class Type J&A: ( or ) Yes NoBridge Action: ( or ) Yes NoGreater than 12 Months: ( or )

Project/Program Name: Calibration Service of the Parachutist Oxygen Mask (POM) Test Stands

Component/PEO/Other:

Estimated Contract Cost (including options) :

J&A No.

Generated when entered in log

20-1812/20

Simplified Procedures for Sole Source Justification

1. Agency and Contracting Activity:

United States Army Special Operations Command (USASOC) G-4 SSD, BLDG E-2929 Desert Storm Dr, Fort Bragg NC 28310

United States Army Special Operations Commands (USASOC) Contracting, BLDG E-2929 Desert Storm Dr, Fort Bragg NC 28310

2. Description of Supplies/Services:

The need for an annual calibration of the POM test stand is essential for safety and mission readiness for all Army Special Operations Forces (ARSOF) Military Freefall (MFF) Operations. This action is for a base year of 12 months and two 12-month options. In Fiscal Year (FY) 20, there are 17 Parachute Oxygen Mask (POM) Test Stands located in 14 different locations (12 locations are CONUS and 2 locations are OCONUS). The POM Stand is manufactured by Carleton Technologies, Inc. (DBA Cobham) and provided by Cobham Mission Systems Division and is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for both the POM Test Stand and Parachutist Oxygen Mask. The requirement is for a base and two option year periods for the POM Test Stand. The estimated dollar value for the base year is totaling for the total contract (3 years).

3. Authority Cited:

FAR 13.106-1(b)(1):

Exclusive licensing agreements

4. Reason for Authority Cited:

Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. The POM Test Stand is used to test the on-demand regulator, exhalation valve, anti-suffocation valve, micro-phone, and other auxiliary oxygen equipment. Cobham holds the proprietor rights to the POM Test Stand. Cobham is the only authorized manufacturer to service and perform calibrations on the POM Test Stand. The annual calibration of the 17 POM Test Stands located in 14 different locations will ensure that the military free fall (MFF) parachutists can perform their training and mission requirements in a safe manner. Without the annual calibration services, ARSOF will not be able to perform high altitude high opening (HAHO) or high altitude low opening (HALO) operations. According to the previous J&A in 2016, Cobham holds the proprietor rights to the POM test stand and they are the only authorized manufacturer to service and calibrate the POM test stand. According to Cobham, PLC's letter, their company is the sole provider of the calibration services for their intellectual

FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY - J&A No. 20-1812/20-002 Page 2 of 2V1.3, 4 Dec 18 property of the POM Test Stand. A Sources Sought was posted on Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) website on 20 September 2019 and closed on 07 October 2019. The Sources Sought was posted to see if any other business would be able to provide the calibration service for the POM Test Stands. One vendor inquired about the Sources Sought and showed interest in providing calibration services for one of the OCONUS locations. However, the vendor did not provide their Capabilities Statement or indicate they are certified to provide COBHAM calibrations. Based on the previous J&A completed in 2016 and letter dated December 5, 2019, Carleton Technologies, Inc. is the sole manufacturer/ distributor and the only vendor with Cobham certified technician. No other businesses has the capabilities to perform these services for the POM test stand.

5. 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: Title:

Signature: Date: Dec 11, 2019

6. Contracting Officer Certification:

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

Name: Title:

Signature: Date: Dec 11, 2019

HCA FAR 6.302-2 Approval: (Required when performance exceeds 12 months, regardless of contract amount)

Performance exceeds 12 months (12 month base + 2 option years), however, FAR 6.302-2 is not applicable. Instead, FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) is applicable and being utilized for this requirement.

Name: Title:

Signature: Date: