J_A - FA487720QA266 redacted.pdf

Justification and Approval (J&A) for Other Than Full and Open Competition

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NOTE: If a Justification and Approval was approved for the preceding acquisition, a copy of the approved J&A for the predecessor action must be included in the staff package for approval of the instant J&A. This applies to J&A staff packages that are submitted for review and approval at a level above the contracting officer. The predecessor J&A will be used as a reference document by the approving official.

Is this a new or amended J&A Document? New Amended ( Prior to Award Only! )

Is this a Bridge Action as defined in the AF Bridge Action Reduction Plan? Yes No

Funding level for this acquisition: < $700K > $700K and < $13.5M > $13.5M and < $93M > $93M

Contracting Activity: 355th Contracting Squadron

Purchase Request / Local ID Number: F1PT5G0148AW01

Program / Project (and PE, if applicable): Parachute Parts

Program Type (PEO or Other Contracting): Other Contracting

Authority: 6.302-1 – 10 USC 2304(c)(1), Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements

Estimated Contract Cost (including options): J&A Type: Class Individual

COORDINATION (AFFARS 5306.304(a) )

Date

02 Jun 2020

Contracting Officer Amanda Henderson

PKP/(520)228-2213

Signature

APPROVAL (AFFARS 5306.304(a) )

Date

02 Jun 2020

Contracting Officer Amanda Henderson

PKP/(520)228-2213

Signature

HENDERSON.AMANDA.

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Date: 2020.06.02 15:33:34 -07'00'

HENDERSON.AMANDA.

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Digitally signed by

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Date: 2020.06.02 15:33:41 -07'00'

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I. Contracting Activity.

355th Contracting Squadron

II. Nature and/or description of the action being processed.

Brand Name Justification and Approval

III. Description of supplies/services required to meet agency needs.

The is requesting the procurement of CYPRES-2 Water Resistant Filters (QTY:200 U/I:EA)(P/N:AADCWRKRF2G), Military Altitrack (QTY:10 U/I:EA)(P/N:L308210), Military Altitrack Hand Mounts (QTY:40 U/I:EA)(P/N:L125020), Military Altitrack Battery Cover w/ Air Filter (QTY:100 U/I:EA)(P/N:L9603) and Military Altitrack LS 14250 Batteries (QTY:200 U/

I:EA)(P/N:L9001).

IV. Statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition.

FAR 6.302-1, "Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements"

V. Demonstration that the contractor's unique qualifications or nature of the acquisition requires the use of the authority cited above (applicability of authority).

The parachute parts being procured must be either CYPRES or military Altitrack as they are the only parts approved for use per AFI 11-410 for United States Air Force (USAF) parachutists. Any items not listed by the Approved for Use List will not be used by USAF parachutists for any reason. Therefore, it was determined that with the consideration of the organization's critical mission and minimum needs there is reasonable basis to conclude that the unique supplies available from a limited number of source of suppliers with unique capabilities is applicable under the authority and application of FAR 6.302-1.

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

If other interested parties express interest in the requirement, a review of their capabilities will be conducted.

VII. Determination by the Contracting Officer that the anticipated cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable.

Prices will be determined fair and reasonable in accordance with the procedures available under the Federal Acquisition Regulation.

VIII. Description of the market research conducted and the results, or a statement of the reasons market research was not conducted.

The Contract Specialist conducted extensive market research which found that no mandatory source per FAR Part 8 could fulfill the requirement. Additionally, all items being procured must be on the Approved for Use List.

IX. Any other facts supporting the use of Other Than Full and Open Competition.

While other companies provide parachute parts, only companies on the Approved for Use List are capable of providing the specific part numbers listed and is registered to do business with the government in accordance with the Approved for Use List.

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X. List of any sources that expressed, in writing, an interest in the acquisition.

SSK Military Industries, Pace-X and the Sky Diving Outlet

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

The 355th Contracting Squadron will further consult with the customer of this requirement in order to further confirm that only the items contained within the provided Approved for Use List will be able to fulfill the requirement.

XII. Certification by the Contracting Officer.

As evidenced by my signature above, I have determined this document to be both accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

XIII. Certification by the technical/requirements personnel.

As evidenced by my (our) signature(s) above, I (we) certify that any supporting data contained herein, which is my (our) responsibility, is both accurate and complete.