Heliwagon SSJ-3013.501(a)(1)(ii)-Apprvd_Redacted.pdf

OPOAM 3013.501(a)(1)(ii) Sole Source Justification (SSJ)

FAR subpart 13.5, including Brand Name Template

Sole Source Justification for Simplified Acquisitions exceeding the SAT including brand name Rev. 4/2022

Date: July 23, 2024 Purchase Request#: 20145885

SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION

Pursuant to the requirements at 41 U.S.C. 1901 as implemented by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 13.5 and consistent with the content requirements of FAR 6.303-2.

1. Agency and Contracting Activity.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Acquisition, Procurement Directorate�s Aviation, Maritime, and Border Technology�s contracting division, intends to award a sole source contract in support of Air and Marine Operations (AMO).

2. Nature and/or description of the action being approved.

Air and Marine Operations, Materiel Readiness Program Office has a requirement to purchase ten (10) Heliwagon, Inc. brand name helicopter landing platforms at multiple Air and Marine Sites in support of flight operations. A sole source contract is anticipated using the procedures of FAR subpart 13.5 The contract type is a Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order.

The proposed contractor:

Heliwagon, Inc.

701 Airline Drive Waco, TX 76705-1514

3. Description of Supplies/Services.

CBP AMO has a requirement to replace the current helicopter landing platforms because of damage due to age, safety and obsolescence issues.

electric landers inclusive of shipping have an estimated cost of $485,000.00.

Delivery Period Quantity Unit Price Total 180 Days After Contract Award $ 485,000

4. Identification of the authority.

This action is being taken in accordance with 41 U.S.C. 1901, as implemented by FAR subpart 13.5 Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Products and Commercial Services.

Sole Source Justification for Simplified Acquisitions exceeding the SAT including brand name Rev. 4/2022

5. Demonstration that the proposed contractor�s unique qualifications or the nature of the acquisition requires use of the authority cited.

The mission of U. S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Air and Marine Operation (AMO) is to protect the American people and the Nation�s critical infrastructure through the coordinated use of integrated air and marine forces to detect, interdict, and prevent acts of terrorism and the unlawful movement of people, illegal drugs, and other contraband toward or across the borders of the United States. To meet its mission, AMO utilizes a unique combination of authorities, capabilities, and expertise in the air and maritime environments.

AMO is required to be able to fly day and night in support of operational requirements and requires helicopter landing platforms that are safe for pilots and maintenance personnel.

AMO requires ten (10) new lander platforms that are Buy American Act compliant, electric, do not require the use of tugs to transport and have added safety features that would reduce the opportunity to damage aircraft. Materiel Readiness needs electric landers that are maneuverable and that do not require the use of tugs. Through market research, Materiel Readiness has identified Heliwagon as the only manufacturer that would meet agency requirements. Heliwagon supplies landers that are electric, have lights installed, are highly maneuverable, low profile and have added safety features that would reduce the opportunity to damage aircraft. This is the only helicopter mover that is not required to be pushed under the aircraft. Using the Heliwagon lander will prevent damaging the camera and communication antenna.

6. Description of efforts made to ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential sources as is practicable.

A Pre-Solicitation Notice of Intent to Sole Source this requirement was published on www.sam.gov on July 11, 2024 with a response date of July 18, 2024. No responses were received.

7. Determination by the contracting officer that the anticipated cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable.

The contracting officer has determined that the anticipated price will be fair and reasonable based on available quoted prices received as a part of the Market Research which will be used as a basis of comparison to the proposed price. The contracting officer will also compare the proposed price to the Independent Government Cost Estimate.

8. Description of market research.

An internet search was conducted to determine a list of vendors, supplying the most cost-effective type of electric helicopter landing platform to support mission requirements.

Market research revealed that there were vendors that manufactured electric landing platforms, Heliwagon, Inc. . is a company based in France, and, thus, does not offer a Buy American Act-compliant product. In

Sole Source Justification for Simplified Acquisitions exceeding the SAT including brand name Rev. 4/2022 compliance with the Buy American Act, Heliwagon�s landing platform is the only product that meets the Buy American Act domestic end product requirements of FAR 25.101(a).

9. Any other facts supporting the justification.

None.

10. A listing of the sources, if any that expressed, in writing, an interest in the acquisition.

No sources, other than Heliwagon, have expressed interest in fulfilling this requirement in writing.

11. A statement of the actions, if any, the agency may take to remove or overcome any barriers to competition before any subsequent acquisition for supplies or services required.

CBP Air and Marine Operations continues to seek to remove barriers to value-enhancing competition, but in this case, there are no alternative sources available to fulfill the requirement. When similar requirements are to be procured in the future, CBP intends to conduct further market research to identify available capable sources to maximize competition..

12. CBP will post this sole source justification to www.sam.gov pursuant to FAR 13.501(a)(1)(iii) and 6.305(a).