2017_Magnetron_JOTFOC_redacted_Redacted.pdf

Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition 10 U.S.C. 2304 (c)(1)

Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements

Solicitation Number: HSCG44-17-R-N0023

Pursuant to the requirements of the Competition in Contracting Act (CICA) as implemented by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 6.3 and in accordance with the requirements of FAR 6.303-1, the justification for the use of the statutory authority under FAR Subpart 6.3 is justified by the following facts and rationale required under FAR 6.302-1 as follows:

1. Agency and Contracting Activity.

The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS), United States Coast Guard (USCG), Command, Control, Communications, Computers and Information Technology Service Center (C4ITSC), Contracts and Procurement Division (CPD), at the Command, Control and Communications Engineering Center (C3CEN) in Portsmouth, VA proposes to solicit and enter into a contract on a basis other than full and open competition to procure magnetrons to maintain coastal and inter coastal waterways that the USCG is required to monitor.

2. Nature and/or Description of the Action being Approved.

The proposed procurement will be a five-year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for brand name E2V Technologies Magnetron Electron Tubes with a contract ceiling of $550,000.00 for five (5) years.

(3) Description of Supplies/Services.

The requirement is for the following supplies:

NSN Description Manufacturer P/N Unit Price

5840 01-643-0556

CONTROL,

MAGNETRON

FREQUENCY

W/ BANANA

PLUG

E2V

Technologies M5089T/C

5960 01-648-1872

RADAR,

MAGNETRON

E2V

Technologies MG5230T

5960 01-628-2760

ELECTRON

TUBE, W/

BANANA

PLUG

E2V

Technologies MG5239T/C 5840-01-653-

MAGNETRON

w/ Banana Plug

E2V Technologies MG5331L/C

The E2V Magnetron Electron tubes are to be replaced every six (6) months and the estimated cost over the next five (5) years is

4. Identification of the Statutory Authority Permitting Other Than Full and Open Competition.

Solicitation Number: HSCG44-17-R-170058

The statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition is 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) as implemented by FAR Subpart 6.302-1 entitled “Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements.” Per 6.302-1(c) Application for brand-name descriptions.

5. Demonstration that the Nature of the Acquisition Requires Use of the Authority Cited.

E2V Magnetron Electron Tubes are consumable parts within the TERMA Scanter 2001 RADAR system. TERMA, the OEM Manufacturer recommends replacement of magnetron tubes every six (6) months to maintain functionality. E2V is the only magnetron electron tube manufacturer identified as compatible with the Scanter 2001 by the OEM.

6. Description of Efforts Made to Ensure that Offers are Solicited from as Many Potential Sources as is Practicable.

Acquisition Planning Forecast System (APFS) Record F2017037046 for this requirement was published on the DHS APFS website. A FedBizOpps notice will be publicized as required by FAR 5.2. In accordance with FAR 6.305(a), the justification will be publicly available within 14 days after contract award at the Government-wide Point of Entry (www.fbo.gov).

7. Determination by the Contracting Officer that the Anticipated Cost to the Government will be Fair and Reasonable.

The Contracting Officer will determine the anticipated prices fair and reasonable based on comparison with the Independent Government Cost Estimate (IGCE) and published Commercial Price Lists. The Contracting Officer will request other than certified cost and pricing data in accordance with FAR 15.403-3 to ensure that all prices are deemed fair and reasonable.

8. Description of Market Research.

Acquisition Planning Forecast System (APFS) Record F2017037046 for this requirement was published on the DHS APFS. No additional sources were identified as a result of these efforts.

9. Any Other Facts Supporting the Use of Other Than Full and Open Competition.

None

10. A Listing of the Sources, if Any That Expressed, in Writing, an Interest in the Acquisition.

No other sources have expressed an interest in the proposed acquisition and response to the efforts made while conducting Market research.

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.

Solicitation Number: HSCG44-17-R-170058

The USCG has identified that the RADAR is fast approaching the end-of life in accordance with systems development life-cycle (SDLC). The USCG is in the process of identifying and validating the operational requirements to replace the RADAR system with a goal to have one RADAR that will work on shore and ship based platforms in order to have a smaller logistics parts footprint and a RADAR will provide economies of scale. The USCG is forecasting to have the PAWSS RADAR replaced in the next five years.

12. Contracting Officer’s Certification.

I certify that the data supporting the recommended use of other than full and open competition is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

_____________________________________ Date: ______________________ Jessica L. Coltz Contracting Officer

13. Technical/Requirements Personnel Certification.

I certify this requirement meets the Government’s minimum need and that the supporting data, which forms a basis for this justification, is complete and accurate.

_____________________________________ Date: ______________________ Jay Ladehoff, CWO4 Technical Representative

14. Legal Counsel Review and Concurrence:

I have reviewed this justification

_____________________________________ Date: ______________________ Talbot Nicholas Legal Counsel

APPROVAL:

_____________________________________ Date: ______________________ Jessica L. Coltz Contracting Officer

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