JA Sole Source.pdf

CUI//SP-SSEL

Control Number: 23-020

Contractor: Cornet Technology Inc.

CUI//SP SSEL

(Source Selection Information See FAR 2.101 and 3.104 4)

1 SEP 2021

Justification Review Document For Sole Source - FAR Part 13.501*

(*Format follows FAR 6.303-2, but modified to reflect FAR subpart 13.5 procedures)

Program/Equipment: 621 ACS Battle Control System Korea Cornet Technologies Maintenance

Authority: 41 United States Code 1901 as implemented in Federal Acquisition Regulation 13.501(a)(1)(ii), sole source (including brand name) under the authority of the simplified procedures for certain commercial items.

CUI//SP SSEL

Contractor: Cornet Technology Inc.

CUI//SP SSEL

(Source Selection Information See FAR 2.101 and 3.104 4)

2 SEP 2021

Sole Source Justification and Approval Under FAR 13.501

1. Contracting Activity: 411th CSB

2. Description of Action: The purpose of this action to continue the maintenance contract awarded under W90VN620P0019.

3. Description of Supplies/Services: The 621st Air Control Squadron (621 ACS) requires maintenance for the Battle Control System – Korea (BCS-K) Cornet TVCS-MR system. Maintenance shall consist of a 12 month equipment repair/replacement program for all TVCS-MR system components and BCS-K ancillary devices.

Contractor: Cornet Technology Inc.

CUI//SP SSEL

(Source Selection Information See FAR 2.101 and 3.104 4)

3 SEP 2021

4. Authority Cited: Other

5. Reason for Authority Cited: The BCS-K system was produced and manufactured by Cornet Technology, Inc. The software and parts for these products was built with Cornet Technology, Inc. capital investment and not on government contract funding. Cornet Technology, Inc. is the sole owner and provider of repair and maintenance for the TVCS-MR system that is able to provide OEW warranty level repairs and replacements.

6. Efforts to Obtain Competition: The OEM Manufacturer does not offer distribution, resale, maintenance, or repair of this equipment by other vendors and has indicated they are not available through any other existing contract vehicles. Items covered under maintenance are both International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) items and on the Department of Defense Information Network (DoDIN) Approved Products List (APL) limited to select vendors.

7. Actions to Increase Competition: Because of the requirement to be on the DoDIN and ITAR compliant, competing vendors must meet the standards for both certifications prior to being considered as competition. Further, competition would only increase the availability of compliant systems for future system upgrades and/or replacements, but not maintenance of the current system.

8. Market Research: The OEM Manufacturer does not offer distribution, resale, maintenance, or repair of this equipment by other vendors and has indicated they are not available through any other existing contract vehicles.

9. Interested Sources: To date, no other sources have written to express an interest.”

Notices required by FAR 5.201 shall be published, and that any bids or proposals received shall be considered.

10. Other Facts:

a. Procurement history.

(1) W90VN6-16-P-0069, awarded sole source to Cornet Technology Inc.

(2) W90VN6-17-P-0036, awarded sole source to Cornet Technology Inc.

(3) W90VN6-20-P-0019, awarded sole source to Cornet Technology Inc.

(4) W90VN6-22-P-0041, awarded Purchase request to Cornet Technology Inc

11. 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.

Contractor: Cornet Technology Inc.

CUI//SP SSEL

(Source Selection Information See FAR 2.101 and 3.104 4)

5 SEP 2021

Approval

Based on the foregoing justification, I hereby approve the procurement of BCSK Cornet Technologies Maintenance for $ on an other than full and open competition basis pursuant to the authority of 41 U.S.C. 1901 as implemented by FAR 13.501, subject to availability of funds, and provided that the services and property herein described have otherwise been authorized for acquisition.