JA_SPE4A621R0319.pdf

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

AVIATION

8000 JEFFERSON DAVIS HIGHWAY

RICHMOND, VIRGINIA 23297-5002

JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

SOLE SOURCE SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN OWNED SMALL

BUSINESS (SDVOSB)

(1) Identification of the agency and the contracting activity

This justification and approval (J&A) is submitted to request authority for the use of other than full and open competition to support requirements generated by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA). The contracting authority for this requirement is DLA Aviation, FAKB, Richmond, VA.

(2) Nature and/or description of the action being approved.

This J&A seeks approval to issue Solicitation SPE4A6-21-R-0319 as a sole source SDVOSB set-aside directed to Ace Electronics Defense Systems, LLC (CAGE: 5TWH2), 6210 Guardian Gateway, Suite, 150, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD, 21005-1323, UNITED STATES.

(3) A description of the supplies or services required to meet the agency’s needs (including the estimated value)

The solicitation proposes to award an Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC) quantity contract for National Stock.

Number 6150-01-595-4742. The item(s) has a AMC/AMCS of “1G” - Fully Competitive Item.

Ace Electronics Defense Systems, LLC is the only SDVOSB source identified through market research that.

can manufacture the NSN.

The contract will cover a Base Period of 3 years (with no Option period). The total estimated dollar value Is

(4) An identification of the statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition.

A sole source SDVOSB set-aside is justified under 10 USC 2304(c)(5), FAR 6.302-5, authorized or required by statute.

(5) A demonstration that the proposed contractor’s unique qualifications or the nature of the acquisition requires use of the authority cited.

FAR 19.1406(a)(1)-(5) specify when a sole source SDVOSB set-aside is appropriate. This acquisition meets those circumstances, as follows:

(1) The contracting officer does not have a reasonable expectation that offers will be received from two or more service-disabled veteran-owned small business concerns.

Market research identified Ace Electronics Defense Systems, LLC as the only SDVOSB manufacturer capable of manufacturing this NSN.

(2) The anticipated award price of the contract, will not exceed—

(i) million for a requirement within the NAICS codes for manufacturing; or