J and A Cypres Pins redact_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.

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Contracting Activity: 355 Contracting Squadron

Purchase Request / Local ID Number: F1PT5A0339AW01

Program / Project (and PE, if applicable): Cypres Pins

Program Type (PEO or Other Contracting): Other Contracting

Authority (include full title): 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

18 Dec 2020

Contracting Officer Amanda Fay Henderson

355 CONS/PKP

Signature

APPROVAL (AFFARS 5306.304(a) )

Date

18 Dec 2020

Contracting Officer Amanda Fay Henderson

355 CONS/PKP

Signature

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Date: 2020.12.18 08:17:04 -07'00'

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I. Contracting Activity.

355th Contracting Squadron

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

Sole Source Justification & Approval

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

The requests the following:

CLIN 0001 - Cypres 2 1-Pin P/N: AAD2C1M035L QTY: 7 EA CLIN 0001 - Cypres 2 1-Pin P/N: AAD2C1M535L QTY: 25 EA

IV. Statutory authority permitting Other than Full and Open Competition.

FAR Subpart 6.302-1(a)(2), 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 Cypres 2 1-Pin is required by the The Air Force Approved for Use List mandates the use of the Cypres 2 1- Pin manufactured by SSK Military Industries. The Cypres 2 1-Pin is a safety mechanism that automatically releases the parachute, in the event that the jumper is unable to pull their parachute. Deviation from this specific item would jeopardize the safety of jumpers, as other items have not been tested and vetted by the Air Force to meet established safety standards. Therefore, it was determines 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.

Market research efforts were utilized to identify as many potential sources as practicable capable of meeting the requirement.

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

Proposed price will be determined fair and reasonable in accordance with applicable Federal Acquisition Regulation procedures.

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

Market research for this requirement included a review of previous acquisition history and accessing known source lists that offer services of this nature.

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

N/A

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

expressed interest in the acquisition.

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 an effort to meet the customers' needs in a timely manner. The unit is always looking for additional vendors via the Internet, previous acquisition history research, and known sources.

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.