I.A.02. Att 0_Limited Source Justification FAR Part 8_REDACTED.pdf

CUI//SP-SSEL

(Source Selection Information - See FAR 2.101 and 3.104-4)

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Justification Review Document for Limited Source Justification - FAR Part 8

Program/Equipment: Rhode Island Army National Guard Parachute Simulator System

Authority: 41 United States Code 4106(c) as implemented in Federal Acquisition Regulation 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(B), Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements

Amount: $398,720.00

Prepared by:

Typed Name: Bryan Sullivan DSN: (401) 275-4604

Title: MAJ, RIARNG Date: 02 July 2024

E-mail: bryan.e.sullivan.mil@army.mil

Contracting Officer:

Typed Name: William Henry DSN: (401) 651-1374

Date Reviewed: ______________ E-Mail: william.j.henry1.civ@army.mil

Technical Representative:

Typed Name: Bryan Sullivan DSN: (401) 275-4604

Title: MAJ, RIARNG Date: _____________

Requirements Representative:

Typed Name: Bryan Sullivan DSN: (401) 275-4604

Title: MAJ, RIARNG Date: _____________ mailto:bryan.e.sullivan.mil@army.mil mailto:william.j.henry1.civ@army.mil

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Reviews

I have reviewed this justification and find it adequate to support other than full and open competition.

Legal Counsel

Typed Name: ________________________________DSN: ______________________

Signature: _________________________________ Date: ______________________

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Limited Source Justification – FAR Part 8

1. Contracting Activity: USPFO-RI

2. Description of Action: This requirement is for a new supply order through GSA Contract 47QREA22D000B. The purchase order will be firm-fixed-priced.

3. Description of Supplies/Services: The contractor shall deliver the Parachute Simulator System with add-ons in accordance with the salient characteristics (Attachment 1). The total price of this purchase order is expected to be $398,720.00.

The requirement includes the following items:

Item # Description Part # Qty 1 PARASIM v7.5 Motorized MFF

System

PARASIM-7.5-P3000 1

2 Free Fall Module PARASIM-FFMOD 1 3 Instrumented PARASIM Harness, Static Line, with Front-Mounted Reserve

PASASIM-HRNSLFMR 1

4 Free Fall Harness, RA-1 Type PARASIM-HRNRA1 1 5 RA1 Style Universal Riser System PARASIM-RA1UNIRISERS 1 6 Adjustable Wind Module PARASIM-WIND 1 7 Hardware, Straps, and Cables with

Large Screen TV

PARASIM-FRAMETV 1

8 Customized Real World CONUS Scene

PARASIM-CUSTSCENE 1

9 PARASIM v7.5 Annual Software Support with Site Visit

PARASIM-7.5-A1SSPT 1

10 3 Days On-Site Visit PARASIM-SITE3DAY 2 11 CONUS Travel Costs PARASIM-CONUSTRAVEL 2 12 Shipping/Crating/Insurance/Logistics

Coordination

SHIPPING 1

4. Authority Cited: 41 United States Code 4106(c) as implemented in Federal Acquisition Regulation 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(B), Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

5. Reason for Authority Cited: FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(B): Only one source is capable of providing the supplies or services required at the level of quality required because the supplies or services are unique or highly specialized.

Use of a Virtual Reality Simulator is required for participating in Airborne Operations per TC 3-21.220 (Static Line Parachuting Techniques and Training), TC 3-20.0 (Integrated Weapons Training Strategy) and AR 300-52 (Army Training Support System). The MC- 6 is a static line deployed personnel parachute used by Special Operations Forces since 2006. This parachute has been used at Leapfest for over ten years and has a

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strong safety record during military operations and parachuting competitions. Currently, the US Army Airborne School does not provide training on the MC-6 parachute. Every Soldier returning from basic airborne training requires additional training on the MC-6 Parachute. This parachute operates differently (toggles instead of a standard risers/slip system) than most other US and international parachutes and requires additional training. Use of this simulator will provide all service members with hands on training and as close to real world experience using the MC-6 parachute prior to their first jump.

Use of this trainer will increase safety of all service members.

Through market research, PARASIM is the only Virtual Reality Parachute Simulator which can simulate a static line airborne operation with MC-6 based harness.

Additionally, PARASIM is the only all in one system which can support Military Free Fall (MFF) and Double Bag Static Line (BDSL) airborne operations with the RA-1 parachute, all types of airborne operations conducted by the RIARNG and 56th Troop Command.

Finally, the PARASIM is the only system small enough to be transportable to be used at the training facilities used by Leapfest as well as all Airborne units within the RIARNG.

6. Efforts to Obtain Competition: As described herein, Systems Technology Inc., will be the only contractor solicited. In accordance with FAR 8.404(a), this requirement will not be solicited.

a. Effective competition. Not applicable.

b. Subcontracting competition. Not applicable.

7. Actions to Increase Competition: The Contracting Office in collaboration with the RIARNG 56th Troop Command will continue to survey the market for potential sources able to provide additional add-ons to the Parachute Simulator System. At this time, PARASIM is the only contractor located within the United States that produces and maintains a MC-6 stat line-based system.

8. Market Research: PARASIM Virtual Reality Parachute Simulator System is a patented, proprietary stand-alone simulation system created by Systems Technology, Inc. The associated hardware components and software features are uniquely manufactured to result in the PARASIM military parachute simulator. Systems Technology, Inc. does not utilize distributors, brokers, or resellers.

PARASIM is the only Virtual Reality Parachute Simulator which can simulate a static line airborne operation with MC-6 based harness. Additionally, PARASIM is the only all in one system which can support Military Free Fall (MFF) and Double Bag Static Line (BDSL) airborne operations with the RA-1 parachute, all types of airborne operations conducted by the RIARNG and 56th Troop Command. Finally, the PARASIM is the only system small enough to be transportable to be used at the training facilities used by Leapfest as well as all Airborne units within the RIARNG.

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9. Technical 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.

Signature: ________________________________Date: ___________

Typed Name: Bryan Sullivan Title: MAJ, RIARNG

11. 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.

Signature: ________________________________Date: ___________

Typed Name: Bryan Sullivan Title: MAJ, RIARNG

12. Fair and Reasonable Cost Determination:

I hereby determine that the anticipated cost to the Government for this contract action will be fair and reasonable on the basis of FAR 8.405-1(d)(1). The unit pricing for each line item on the proposed price list will be compared to the FSS schedule pricing, which is already determined fair and reasonable. Should there be a difference between the price proposed and the FSS schedule pricing, additional price analysis will be conducted as necessary.

Signature: ________________________________Date: _______________

Typed Name: Ryan Lawton Title: Contract Specialist

13. Contracting Officer Certification: This certification shall be made by the contracting officer who will sign the contract resulting from this justification and approval. Include the following statement:

I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Signature: ________________________________Date: _______________

Typed Name: William Henry Title: Contracting Officer

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Approval

Based on the foregoing justification, I hereby approve limiting sources in the acquisition of the Parachute Simulator System pursuant to the authority of FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(B), subject to availability of funds, and provided that the services and property herein described have otherwise been authorized for acquisition.

Signature: _____________________________ Date: ________________________

Typed Name:___________________________ Title:__________________________