JA FAR Part 6_SiliconExpert FY25--KO signed 4-1-2025_Redacted.pdf
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This is a Justification and Approval (J&A) document for a sole source procurement by the U.S. Army Contracting Command-Redstone for a SiliconExpert P5 Platform tool subscription renewal. The procurement is for the DEVCOM AvMC Systems Readiness Directorate Manufacturing Science and Technology Division, with a projected award in June 2025. The renewal includes multiple components such as a BOM Manager Loyalty Package, floating seats for the P5 platform, Part Search module, Approved Component Library, Additional Parts, Compliance Module, GeoRisk Report, and Business Intelligence Dashboard.
The document justifies the sole source procurement under FAR 6.302-1, stating that SiliconExpert is the only subscription tool providing comprehensive counterfeit risk information on electronic components, with unique features like multiple manufacturer alternatives, packaging differences, parametric features, and extensive historic part datasheet library. Market research was conducted through CHESS ITES-SW2, GSA schedules, and other channels, with no alternative vendors found. The tool's key specifications include importing bill of material information, identifying critical components, providing form/fit/function alternatives, accessing datasheets, and recognizing approximately 90% of the current Army part library. The anticipated delivery period is one year from 22 June 2025.
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Control Number: MZB-B-J&A25-2082
(Source Selection information - See FAR 2.101 and 3.104-4)
1 AUG 2022
Justification Review Document for Other than Full and Open Competition - FAR Part 6
Program/Equipment: Silicon Expert contract renewal to include the P5 Platform BOM Manager, Part Search, Additional Parts, Loyalty Package and Compliance Module.
Authority: 10 U.S.C 2304(c)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1– This item is available from only one responsible source and no other type of supply will satisfy agency requirements.
Amount:
Prepared by:
Typed Name: DSN:
Title: Program Analyst Date: 26 March 2025
E-mail:
Contracting Officer:
Typed Name: DSN: _____________________
Date Reviewed: __________________ E-Mail:
Technical Representative:
Typed Name: DSN:
Requirements Representative:
Typed Name: DSN:
(Source Selection Information - See FAR 2.101 and 3.104-4)
AUG 2022
Justification and Approval for Other than Full and Open Competition – FAR Part 6
1. Contracting Activity: U.S. Army Contracting Command-Redstone (CCAM-MZB-B, Modernization Directorate), Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898-5000.
2. Description of Action: The DEVCOM AvMC Systems Readiness Directorate (SRD) requests approval to award a purchase order via a new firm fixed price contract. The Government projects award for this action in June 2025.
3. Description of Supplies/Services: The purpose of this procurement is to purchase a brand name Silicon Expert tool renewal for the DEVCOM AvMC SRD Manufacturing Science and Technology Division. This renewal is a web-based subscription tool providing counterfeit risk information on electronic components and calculation based on manufacturer alerts and material shortages.
P5 | BOM Manager - Loyalty Package - P5 BOM Manager & Professional Services- Includes 1 floating seat, 5k mfr parts, unlimited Part Search and BOM Grading,QTY
P5 | BOM Manager Floating Seat - Additional Floating Seat for P5 platform, QTY 3 P5 | BOM Manager Part Search Floating Seat - Additional Floating Seat for P5 platform – Part Search Only module, QTY 14 P5 | ACL - Add on Approved Component Library Module for P5 platform, QTY 1 P5 | Additional Parts Additional parts added to BOM Mgr limit, QTY 305,000 P5 | Compliance Add on Compliance Module for P5 Platform, QTY 310,000 Professional Services | GeoRisk Geo Risk - Report for 5 manufacturers, up to 500 mfr. parts., QTY 1 Professional Services | Business Intelligence Dashboard, QTY 1
The items identified above shall meet the following specifications for the award:
• Ability to import bill of material information
• Identify critical components using search features
• Provide form, fit, and function alternates for any part
• Counterfeit risk information
• Access device datasheets directly from the application
• Provide aftermarket sources and inventory
(Source Selection Information - See FAR 2.101 and 3.104-4)
AUG 2022
include Total Parts Plus and QStar, both of which do not have the counterfeit risk information nor the extensive historic datasheet library that we get with Silicon Expert.
https://www.qstar.com/ https://www.environmental-expert.com/products/parts-plus-285434
7. Actions to Increase Competition: In the future, any new developments in this technology area will be evaluated to determine whether the requirement can be procured under full and open competition. To stay abreast of current obsolescence tools/procedures, the requirement POC will maintain her monthly involvement in the AFC Strategic Obsolescence Working Group and AMC Obsolescence Best Practices IPT. also evaluated internal Government tools and discussed and evaluated the Datalynq tool with Sourceability personnel.
8. Market Research: ELA and ESI were reviewed with no findings. CHESS ITES-SW2 RFQ #525852 was initiated on 12 March 2025 with no positive responses received from 23 vendors by the closing date. A CHESS Statement of Nonavailability #216815322 was received 25 March 2025. GSA Advantage websites were also reviewed for possible sources for this brand with no results.
9. Other Facts:
Historical information:
March 2024 - reached out to the Sole Source Vendor and requested information about approved Government resellers - Silicon Experts is the manufacturer and sole provider. Response attached.
10. Technical Certification:
I certify that the supporting data under my cognizance, which are included in the justification, are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Signature: ____Date: _______________________
Typed Nam Title: Program Analyst
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