JA - ChemTracker_Redacted.pdf

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

CONTRACTING SERVICES OFFICE - PHILADELPHIA

700 ROBBINS AVENUE

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA 19111-5092

Controlled by: DLA DCSO Philadelphia CUI Category: General Procurement and Acquisition /

Source Selection Information see FAR 2.101 & 3.104 Distribution/Dissemination Controls: FED ONLY

POC: TBD

JUSTIFICATION FOR AN OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN

COMPETITION (OTFAOC)

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 6 Justification & Approval (J&A), Supporting Procurements under FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 15)

1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE AGENCY AND CONTRACTING ACTIVITY:

Requiring Activity:

Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Information Operations (J6) Software Asset Management 74 Washington Avenue N, Battle Creek MI 49034 Mark Woody 571-837-1666 mark.woody@dla.mil

Contracting Activity:

DLA Contracting Services Office, Philadelphia (DCSO-P) 700 Robbins Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19111

2. NATURE AND/OR DESCRIPTION OF THE ACTION BEING APPROVED:

The use of other than full and open competition to award a contract for software licensing of brand-name specific “ChemTracker” to support the tracking and management of chemicals.

This analysis provides direct support to customers of the DLA Product Test Center.

3. A DESCRIPTION OF THE SUPPLIES OR SERVICES REQUIRED TO MEET THE

AGENCY’S NEEDS, INCLUDING AN ESTIMATED DOLLAR AMOUNT:

DLA Information Operations has a current requirement to procure brand-name specific ChemTracker access to support the tracking and management of chemicals. This analysis provides direct support to customers of the DLA Product Test Center.

The full breakdown of the required supplies/services, including descriptions and quantities, are noted below:

DLA Contracting Services Office – Philadelphia (DCSO-P) SUBJECT: J&A – ChemTracker

CUI | Source Selection Sensitive Information – See FAR 2.101 & 3.104

7. DETERMINATION OF FAIR AND REASONABLE COST:

As the Contracting Officer, I hereby determine that pricing will be fair and reasonable based on pricing analysis in accordance with FAR 15.404-1. It is anticipated that the Government will use various price analysis techniques including, but not limited to: 1) comparison of proposed prices received in response to the solicitation (FAR 15.404-l(b)(2)(i)); 2) comparison with competitive published price lists (FAR 15.404-l(a)(2)(iv)); and 3) comparison of proposed prices within prices obtained through market research of the same or similar items (FAR l 5.404- l(b)(2)(vi)) in order to obtain a fair and reasonable price. The contracting officer will determine prices fair and reasonable prior to award using price history, IGCE, and published price lists (if available).

8. MARKET RESEARCH:

Based on current market research, it has been determined that only ChemTracker software can fully satisfy the Government’s requirements. No competitor’s functional replacement products or services exist in the market currently meet the Government's needs. The Government will continue to conduct market research to determine if there are changes in the marketplace that would enable future competitive actions, e.g., if there are similar products and/or product support in the marketplace that provides the same functionality, if the original equipment manufacturer releases ownership rights of product, or if it is economically feasible to procure a new system.

Currently, the required ChemTracker software is the only product capable of meeting the Government’s needs. However, DLA continues to exercise competition as often as possible and is required to conduct ongoing reviews to keep abreast of new technology, both in industry and in the Government. DLA uses a variety of vendors, manufacturers, and contracts/orders to fulfill its requirements and will continue its practice of surveying the market to ensure full and open competition to the maximum extent practicable.

9. ANY OTHER FACTS SUPPORTING THE USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN

COMPETITION:

Historical procurement records show only one offeror being able to provide ChemTracker licensing over the last 5 years.