J_A-FA487720QA327_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: F1P3XP0142AW01

Program / Project (and PE, if applicable): Harris LMR Radios

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

14 Jul 2020

Contracting Officer Amanda Fay Henderson

PKP/(520)228-2213

Signature

APPROVAL (AFFARS 5306.304(a) )

Date

14 Jul 2020

Contracting Officer Amanda Fay Henderson

PKP/(520)228-2213

Signature

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I. Contracting Activity.

355th Contracting Office

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

Brand Name Justification & Approval

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

The is requesting the procurement of Harris LMR Radios (QTY:4 U/I:BD). The bundle consists of the PRC-117(G) radio assembly (QTY:4 U/I:EA), the antenna (QTY:4 U/I:EA), the cable assembly (QTY:4 U/I:EA), the headset (QTY:4 U/I:EA), the lithium ion battery (QTY:8 U/I:EA), the battery box assembly (QTY:4 U/I:EA), the battery charger (QTY:4 U/I:EA), the radio pouch(QTY:4 U/I:EA), the extension cable (QTY:4 U/I:EA) and the cover assembly

(QTY:8 U/I:EA).

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

FAR 6.302-1, "Only 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).

Harris PRC-117(G) radios are utilized in training exercises or for use in contingency operations and have become the standard for continuity in training scenario contingency operations. Specifically, the radios allow for the the capability to operate independently and without dependency on the Davis-Monthan Air Force Base (DMAFB) Motorola trunking system. The current Davis-Monthan trunking system doesn't support the same frequency used by the Harris Radios that are necessary for use in contingency operations. Furthermore, Harris radios are also the only brand capable of satellite communication in order to transmit in real time to communicate with Southern Command (SOCOM) partners. If other radios were to be procured in the place of the Harris PRC-117(G), it would cause training for contingency situations/ operations to be ineffective, further jeopardizing the mission and potentially cause loss of government property and/ or personnel. 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 Federal Acquisition Regulation

(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

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

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

Sterling Computer Corporation and Eastern Communications, LTD

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 goal of the 355th Contracting Squadron is to utilize the most efficient and affordable services in order to meet the customer's needs in a timely manner. The unit makes a priority of developing competition to the maximum extent practicable.

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.