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OPS-147 Harris HF Radio System Services (IDC)

For Official Use Only (FOUO)

Source Selection Information – See FAR 2.102 & 3.104

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DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

DLA CONTRACTING SERVICES OFFICE - PHILADELPHIA

700 ROBBINS AVENUE

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA 19111-5092

JUSTIFICATION FOR 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. REQUIRING AGENCY AND CONTRACTING OFFICE

Requesting Agency:

Defense Logistics Agency (DLA)

Information Operations (J6)

Network and Telecommunications Services (J64B)

DLA Disposition Services hart-Dole-Inouye Federal Center

74 North Washington Ave

Battle Creek, MI 49037

Contracting Activity:

DLA Contracting Service Office Philadelphia (DCSO-P)

700 Robbins Avenue

Philadelphia, PA 19111

2. NATURE/DESCRIPTION OF ACTION(S):

This justification authorizes the use of other than full and open competition for the procurement of brand name specific Harris High Frequency (HF) radio system services. The solicitation will be issued via Open Market procedures as a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation-Request for

Proposal (RFP) posted to the Contract Opportunities in the Beta.SAM.GOV website, which has since replaced the Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) website. The award of a firm-fixed price contract is contemplated.

3. DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES:

DLA has an IDC requirement to obtain Harris Corporation HF Radio System services to maintain and expand the communications architecture at DLA locations within the United States for the DLA J64B Network and Telecommunication Services (NTS) office. The ordering period for this IDC acquisition is May 1, 2020 through April 30, 2022. This IDC will be fulfilled through individual orders and funded separately.

Source Selection Information – See FAR 2.102 & 3.104

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Technical Services:

Site Survey

- Provide survey results which identifies optimal physical location for Harris HF

Radio System and includes all components necessary for the entire system.

- Cost estimate for parts, installation and calibration of the complete system which includes equipment, travel and other direct costs.

- Identification and acceptance of available and previously procured Harris

Corporation equipment furnished by the government (GFE) or already installed in the current configuration.

Site Support

- Repairs of existing system

- Service Calls/Technical support

- System Maintenance

Complete system installation

- Includes all parts and equipment (Government may or may not provide previously procured or installed parts)

- Includes installation and all labor, travel, and other direct costs

4. IDENTIFICATION OF STATUTORY AUTHORITY:

The statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition is Title 10, U.S.C 2304

(c), (1), as implemented by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1, “Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy the agency requirement.” Harris

Corporation is the sole source to provide Harris HF Radio System services to DLA.

5. DEMONSTRATION OF CONTRACTOR’S UNIQUE QUALIFICATIONS:

The proposed source is Harris Corporation, 1680 University Ave., Rochester, NY 14610. Harris is the only source capable of meeting the Government’s requirements. Harris is the developer, sole manufacturer, servicer, and configuration manager of the Harris HF Radio Systems in use and deployed throughout DLA’s enterprise. Therefore, only Harris Corporation technicians are authorized to perform these services on the new and established systems. There are no authorized resellers or servicers available. Harris Corporation is the sole provider of Harris

Services which is exclusively owned and proprietary to Harris Corporation.

6. ANNOUNCEMENT/POTENTIAL SOURCES:

The current action will be issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP) posted to the Contract

Opportunities in the Beta.SAM.GOV website, which has since replaced the Federal Business

Opportunities (FBO) website in accordance with FAR 5.201(b). All responsible parties will be given an opportunity to submit a proposal.

Source Selection Information – See FAR 2.102 & 3.104

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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 prices analysis techniques including, but not limited to:1) comparison of proposed prices received in response to the solicitation (reference FAR 15.404-1(b)(2)(i); 2) comparison with competitive published price lists (reference FAR 15.404-1(b)(2)(iv); and 3) comparison of proposed prices with prices obtained through market research of the same or similar items

(reference FAR 15.404- 1(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:

Open market research was conducted through the system for award management (SAM.GOV) and a thorough review of historical DLA contracts for Harris services. The findings from this market research subsequently confirmed that Harris Corporation is the only source that will satisfy the Government requirements. Historical research of previous solicitations from awarded contracts showed responses from other than Harris Corporation companies with generic cost estimates and installations. These responses would not satisfy the Government requirements and would have a negative impact on the warranty of Harris products and services in new and existing DLA infrastructure. Harris Corporation holds proprietary rights and Harris engineers certify there services to ensure that Harris HF Radio systems are installed, calibrated and maintained according to Harris Corporation best practices. Use of third party vendor support and services will void the warranty of any Harris system and expose the mission to risks created by untrained or certified personnel, procedures, and equipment. Therefore, Harris Corporation brand name is essential to the Government, and market research indicates that other companies similar products and services do not meet and cannot be modified to meet the agency’s needs.

9. ANY OTHER SUPPORTING FACTS: N/A

10. LISTING OF INTERESTED SOURCES:

11. ACTIONS THE AGENCY MAY TAKE TO REMOVE OR OVERCOME BARRIERS

THAT LED TO THE EXCEPTION TO FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION:

DLA has and 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 the Government. As a continuing effort, DLA utilizes a variety of vendors, manufacturers, and contracts to fulfill its

Source Selection Information – See FAR 2.102 & 3.104

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