Limited_Source_Justification-Redacted.pdf

GSA/FAS/NITCP – Limited Source Justification Order Number: ID40150057

GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

Federal Acquisition Services

National Information Technology Commodity Program

Limited Source Justification

Sole Source

1. Requiring and Contracting Activity

a. Requiring Activity: Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex

AFLCMC/WNA Automatic Test Systems (ATS) Division

235 Byron Street Suite 19A

Robins AFB, GA 31098-1670

b. Contracting Activity: General Services Administration

National IT Commodity Program

401 West Peachtree St., NW, Ste 820

Atlanta, GA 30308

c. Contracting Officer: Dwayne Cannon

d. Task ID: ID40150057

e. Estimated Value of This Action:

2. Nature of Description of Action:

This justification and approval is being requested to procure IAIS (Improved Avionics

Intermediate Shop) Midlife Upgrade Kits, P/N 12-F005109-001 in support of the United States

Air Forces Air National Guard (ANG) managed at Robins Air Force Base, Automatic Test

Systems Division. The IAIS Automatic Test Equipment Midlife Update provides PXI base

Microwave Unite (MU), VXI Instrument Unit A (IUA), and VXI Instrument Unit B (IUB) and appropriate cabling to replace the existing Microwave measurement Unit (MMU), Measurement

Stimulus Unit (MSU), IUA, IUB tester replaceable units (TRUs). Additionally, the kit replaces the personal computer (PC) Small computer System Interface (SCSI) controller and peripherals within the Control and Display Unit (CDU) with a Serial Attached SCSI/Serial Advanced

Technology Attachment (SAS/SATA) controllers and peripherals. The kit contents provide functional equivalent instruments to solve diminishing manufacturing sources (DMS) equipment.

The items will be procured under FAR 8.405-6 procedures and conducted under the authority of the

Multiple Award Schedule Program. The items will be procured on a Firm Fixed price basis from

BAE Systems Information Solutions Inc. with a 24 month delivery. BAE Systems is a large business, sole source original equipment manufacturer of the F16 VXI IAIS Test Station, P/N

2215000-103, and there are no licensed resellers or manufactures for this equipment.

3. Description of Supplies or Services:

Upgrade ANG A-10/F-16 IAIS with Midlife Upgrade Kits

Part Number Description Quantity

12-F005109-101 IAIS Midlife Upgrade Kit 4

OPTIONAL QUANTITY

Part Number Description Quantity

12-F005109-101 IAIS Midlife Upgrade Kit 1

4. Authority:

FAR 8.405-6 (a)(1)(i)(B) Limiting sources.

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

5. Justification Rationale:

The intent of this effort is to purchase four (4) with an optional quantity of one (1) Midlife

Upgrade Kits to upgrade the FY98 era 2215000-103 testers to a more sustainable and usable

2215000-203 configuration. BAE Systems is the sole source Original Equipment Manufacturer

(OEM) of the F16 VXI IAIS Test Station, P/N 2215000-103, and there are no licensed resellers or manufactures for this equipment.

6. Contracting Officer Determination:

The Contracting Officer has determined that the anticipated cost to the Government for this acquisition will be fair and reasonable. Actions anticipated to ensure the reasonableness of the price will be accomplished with the procedures and criteria contained in FAR 8.404(d), as appropriate. Additionally, proposal analysis techniques in accordance with FAR 15.404-1 will be conducted to ensure a fair and reasonable price in accordance with DOD Class Deviation 2014-

O0011 - Determination of Fair and Reasonable Prices When Using Federal Supply Schedule

Contracts (13 March 2014).

7. Market Research:

Market research was conducted in accordance with FAR 10 and FAR 8.4. Acquisition alternatives for this procurement were GSA Schedules and Open Market. In accordance with

FAR Subpart 8.004(a)(1) Other Sources, the use of GSA Federal Supply Schedules was researched first for available sources. The requested item is available on GSA Advantage from one vendor, the manufacturer, via GSA Schedule 66 Scientific Equipment and Services, Category 602 40.

An RFQ (Sources Sought) notice was posted to GSA eBuy (RFQ 951692) on 1/12/2015 and closed on 1/15/2015. All vendors from Schedule 70 Category 132-8 and Schedule 66 Category

602 40 were sent notices. Thirty-seven (37) responses were received. Thirty-six (36) responses were categorized as "no-quotes" stating: "I do not sell these products or services". One company, BAE Systems Information Solutions Inc. responded favorably stating they were able to supply the requested items per their GSA Schedule 66 Category 602 40 contract with a 24 month delivery for the delivery and installation of the required equipment. Additionally, Kevin

Bray, Contracts Manager for BAE Systems Information Solutions Inc. forwarded an official letter on 1/20/2015 stating "BAE Systems is the only available source for the requested items;

there are no other dealers/suppliers that are authorized to sell the items".

8. Other Supporting Facts:

There are no other supporting facts at this time.

9. Statement of Actions to Overcome Barriers to Competition:

10. Requiring Agency Certification:

I certify that the supporting data under my cognizance which form the basis for this justification are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Client Signature

Jonathan Hill, Program Manager Date

11. Contracting Officer Certification:

The undersigned has determined that the anticipated cost to the Government for this acquisition will be fair and reasonable. Further, I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Senior Contracting Officer Signature Date

Dwayne Cannon

12. Approval:

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

Contracting Activity Competition Advocate Signature Date

Jacquelyn D. Howard

13. Approval:

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

Erville L. Koehler Date

Head of Contracting Activity