Limited_Source_Determination_Non_Standard_Parachute_Redacted.pdf

SOLE or LIMITED SOURCES JUSTIFICATION Determination Memorandum for Acquisitions Over $3,500 but not Exceeding the SAT

All solicitations and orders shall be competed unless a justification to limit competition using an exception in FAR Part 8, 13, or 16, as applicable to the acquisition, is approved by the Contracting Officer. When the customer describes an item or service, which limits the availability to one source or a particular brand name, there must be a technical explanation describing why only that specific one will meet the government’s requirement. Statements must be detailed and identify the harm that would come to the government (e.g. lack of capability or safety impact). The customer MUST COMPLETE all questions below, as applicable.

PURCHASE REQUEST OR REQUISITION NUMBER ESTIMATED AMOUNT

1. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND THE INTENDED USE.

2. THE CIRCUMSTANCE THAT REQUIRED LIMITING SOURCES TO A SINGLE MANUFACTURER OR SERVICE PROVIDER. (See FAR 8.405- 6(a)(1)(i) and (b)(1) for exceptions that apply to orders under GSA schedules. See FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) for open market purchase exceptions. See FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i) for exceptions that apply to orders against multiple award contracts.)

3. THE RATIONALE THAT SUPPORTS THE EXCEPTION NOTED ABOVE. (e.g., compatibility with existing equipment, specific performance criteria, proprietary data, only one capable, urgency, logical follow on, satisfy minimum guarantee, etc.).

4. IF APPLICABLE, WHY IS THE PROCUREMENT SO URGENT THAT TIME WILL NOT TO ALLOW FOR ADVERTISING?

5. STATEMENT OF ACTIONS, IF ANY, THE GOVERNMENT MAY TAKE TO REMOVE OR OVERCOME ANY BARRIERS TO COMPETITION.

SIGNATURE CODE TELEPHONE NUMBER DATE

CUSTOMER

CONTRACTING OFFICER

This form may be used in lieu of the determination described in FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i), 8.405- 6(b)(2), 13.106-1(b)(1), or 16.505(a)(4).

Customer Approval Levels Ech II ACOS/SA or Deputy Ech III Department Head or Above Ech IV CO, XO, or CMC

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The Air Operations Department of LOGSU-1 requires replacement parts and accessories for their current inventory of non-standard parachute systems. These parachute systems are used by operators for Military Free Fall jump operations. Several of these parachute systems have main or reserve canopies that are scheduled for maintenance and replacement during the upcoming maintenance cycle. The affected Systems include the Performance Designs Sabre2 and the Sun Path Products Javelin Odyssey.

Specific items and quantities are listed in the Product Description document.

IAW FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), the circumstances of the contract action require the purchase of Brand Name items and only products manufactured by Performance Designs, Inc. and Sun Path Products, Inc. are the only items authorized to meet the Government's needs. The parts and accessories being purchased are life safety items and after-market or non-manufacturer replacement items are not authorized.

Non-standard parachute systems are Category I life safety items under the program guidance of the CNO per OPNAVINST 3501.225. The OPNAVINST provides that "All commands exercising operational and/or administrative control of Navy parachutists shall implement the policies and procedures of this instruction as they relate to the Navy Premeditated Personnel Parachuting (P3)Program. Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) manages the P3 program and associated ANU per NAVSEAINST 13512.1 and is the technical authority for these systems. All items approved as ANU are required to undergo design safety reviews, test and evaluation, or both.

The required Performance Designs and Sun Path parachute systems and accessories have undergone these reviews and are included in the current ANU List. Performance Designs Systems are listed under vendor CAGE Code: 0VBY7 and Sun Path Javelin Odyssey Systems are listed under vendor CAGE Code 0WRL1. Substitutions are not authorized. Current ANU list is attached .

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The government makes every effort and is constantly reviewing the market to adhere to the process of competing service and material acquisitions. This includes periodic review of the ANU list for new entrants. If such reviews uncover additional authorized suppliers, steps will be undertaken to evaluate these alternatives.

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N01C 619-537-1631 08/17/2018