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Limited Sources Justification and Approval (J&A)

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Contracting Activity:

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1201 Edward H. White II Street Patrick AFB, FL 32925-3238

Program / Project (and PE, if applicable): Aircrew Body Armor Vest (ABAV)

Program Type (PEO or Other Contracting):

Authority: Multiple Award Schedule Program (FAR 8.405-6)

Is this a Bridge Action as defined in the AF Bridge Action Reduction Plan? Yes No

Description of Limitation:

The purpose of this requirement is to purchase First-Spear Aircrew Body Armor Vest (ABAV). The Human Systems Program Office (AFLCMC/ WNU) out of Wright-Patterson AFB sent memo (Interim Safe-to-Fly (StF) Extension for Aircrew Body Armor Vest (ABAV) ) on 20 January 2022. The ABAV is approved for use under an iStF.

COORDINATION (AFFARS 5306.304(a) )

APPROVAL (AFFARS 5306.304(a) )

Date 08 Aug 2023

Contracting Officer

Heather Hanks

Signature HANKS.HEATHER.M.1099673156 Digitally signed by HANKS.HEATHER.M.1099673156

Date: 2023.08.23 11:14:26 -04'00'

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( See guidance at the end of this document for completing the following sections. )

I. Contracting Activity.

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

The purpose of this requirement is to purchase First-Spear Aircrew Body Armor Vest (ABAV). Equipment purchase is to replace the Eagle CIACS Vest and support the 301st RQS/ HH-60 aircrew during Search and Rescue operations (CSAR and SAR).

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

FirstSpear ABAV (Aviation Body Armor Vest) safe to fly for rotor wing operations. The vest load carriage systems that transition from air, land to over-water operations even further, utilizing the Instant Adjust Back Panel and Adaptive Maritime and Land Cummerbunds this system configures quickly for the full spectrum of operational environments.

IV. Identification of the justification/rationale for limiting sources and demonstration of the contractor's unique qualifications to provide the required supply/service.

The Human Systems Program Office (AFLCMC/ WNU) out of Wright-Patterson AFB sent memo (Interim Safe-to-Fly (StF) Extension for Aircrew Body Armor Vest (ABAV) ) on 20 January 2022. The ABAV is approved for use under an iStF.

V. Determination by the ordering activity Contracting Officer that the order represents the best value consistent with

FAR 8.404(d).

Fair and reasonable price determination will be made IAW FAR 13.106-3, Award and Documentation.

VI. Description of the market research conducted and the results, or explain why market research was not conducted.

Market research has concluded of at least two vendors that are capable of providing this product.

VII. Other facts supporting the justification.

Please see Interim Safe-to-Fly (StF) Extension for Aircrew Body Armor Vest (ABAV) memo attached in email.

VIII. Actions the agency may take to remove or overcome any barriers that led to the restricted consideration before any subsequent acquisition for the supplies or services.

As soon an alternate option is provided by Human Systems Program Office (AFLCMC/WNU) we will add that vest to our inventory to make sure we have different options for procurement and issuing to the end user.

IX. 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.

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X. 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.