JA Sole Source FAR Part 13.5 (JUN 2023)_Redacted.pdf

CUI//SP-SSEL

(Source Selection Information - See FAR 2.101 and 3.104-4)

1 JUN 2023

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: 11th Airborne requires maintenance contract for the Small Unit Support Vehicle (SUSV)

Authority: Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items, 41 U.S.C. 1901 as implemented by FAR Subpart 13.5.

Prepared by:

Contracting Officer:

Typed Name: _Dr. Yolanda Ikner DSN: 907-384-2564

Date Reviewed: 3 Sept 25 E-Mail: yolanda.m.ikner.civ@army.mil

Technical Representative:

Requirements Representative:

Control Number:

CUI//SP-SSEL

(Source Selection Information - See FAR 2.101 and 3.104-4)

4 JUN 2023

1) Parts- Vendor must have the ability to source all parts for the refurbishment and maintenance requirements in the future.

2) Maintenance- Routine maintenance must be addressed locally.

3) Systems upgrades- Reliability issues from the original design must be improved and serviceable locally, specifically in the drivetrain and electrical systems.

4) Service- After purchase service to trouble shoot issues must be available.

5) Customization- Vendor must be able to work with Range Control to support operational needs.

6) Capacity- Vendor must be able to turn around vehicles in an appropriate amount of time and conduct up to three refurbishments/year.

4. Authority Cited:

FAR 13.106-1(b)(2): For purchases exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold.

The requirements at 13.501(a) apply to sole-source (including brand-name) acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services conducted pursuant to subpart 13.5.

5. Reason for Authority Cited:

SUSVs were last manufactured for the Army in the 1980s and consequently all the vehicles in the Range control inventory are 40+ years old and in desperate need of maintenance to ensure reliability. Additionally, many of the associated parts ranging From windshield wipers to drive line assemblies are difficult to source domestically.

Lack of equipment and vendors has led to a decline in the use of the SUSV currently There is only one vendor that was found after much internet research and communicating with people that operate tracked vehicles, it was determined that Tracked Outdoors located in Casper Wyoming was the only vendor that had the experience, capability, and capacity to restore a SUSV. Posted a Sources Sought in SAM.gov with no responses.

Currently there is a new contract in place with BAE systems to provide BvS10 Beowulf as of August of 2022. Until the replacements arrive there is a need to keep the SUSV up in running for the upcoming winter exercises with these vehicles effectively operating the training exercises would fail as well.

6. Efforts to Obtain Competition:

For FAR Part 13 actions, the public display and synopsis requirements of FAR 5.101 and FAR 5.203. Requirement to post justification in accordance with FAR 8.405- 6(b)(3), FAR 13.105(c), or FAR 16.505(a)(4)(iii)(A)

7. Actions to Increase Competition:

Control Number:

CUI//SP-SSEL

(Source Selection Information - See FAR 2.101 and 3.104-4)

7 JUN 2023

Approval

Based on the foregoing justification, I hereby approve the procurement of Small Unit Support Vehicle (SUSV), is a specialized support vehicle for Fort Wainwright Range Control that requires specialized servicing due to the age of the vehicles and only one source is available which is a small business 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.

Signature: Date: 3 Sept 2025

Typed Name: _ Dr. Yolanda Ikner Title:_Division Chief