JA SPE7MX22R0013_Redacted.pdf

JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

SOLICITATION SPE7MX-22-R-0013

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Source Selection Information - See FAR 2.101 and 3.104

[X] 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) - Available from only one or a limited number of sources.

5. If restricted to the only source(s) of supply, include source(s) and CAGE code(s):

Columbus Jack Corporation (cage 00994), part numbers 51D7139; 915-16A-6; and CJ69B1279

The use of the authority cited below:

[X] AMC 3. Acquire, for the second or subsequent time, directly from the manufacturer.

The use of the authority cited is based on:

[X] AMSC C. This part requires engineering source approval by the design control activity in order to maintain the quality of the part. Existing unique design capability, engineering skills, and manufacturing knowledge by the qualified source(s) require acquisition of the part from the approved source(s). The approved source(s) retain data rights, manufacturing knowledge, or technical data that are not economically available to the Government, and the data or knowledge is essential to maintaining the quality of the part. An alternate source must qualify in accordance with the design control activity's procedures, as approved by the cognizant Government engineering activity. The qualification procedures must be approved by the Government engineering activity having jurisdiction over the part in the intended application. If one source is approved, AMCs 3, 4, or 5 are valid. If at least two sources are approved or if data is adequate for an alternate source to qualify in accordance with the design control activity's procedures, AMCs 1 or 2 are valid.

[X] AMSC D. The data needed to acquire this part competitively is not physically available, it cannot be obtained economically, nor is it possible to draft adequate specifications or any other adequate, economical description of the material for a competitive solicitation. AMCS 3, 4, or 5 are valid.

[X] AMSC R. The Government does not own the data or the rights to the data needed to purchase this part from additional sources. It has been determined to be uneconomical to buy the data or rights to the data. It is uneconomical to reverse engineer the part. This code is used when the Government did not initially purchase the data and/or rights. If only one source has the rights or data to manufacture this item, AMCs 3, 4, or 5 are valid. If two or more sources have the rights or data to manufacture this item, AMCs 1 or 2 are valid.

Regarding NSN 4320-00-035-6652, the Government physically does not have in its possession sufficient, accurate or legible data to purchase this part from other than current source(s). Regarding NSN 4820-00-670-9846, this part requires engineering source approval by the design control activity in order to maintain the quality of the part. An alternate source must qualify in accordance with the design control activity’s procedures, as approved by the cognizant Government engineering. Regarding NSN 5340-01-434-0365, the data or the rights to use the data needed to purchase this part from additional sources are not owned by the Government and it has been determined that it is uneconomical to purchase them. Columbus Jack Corporation (00994) is uniquely qualified because it is the only known source with the data or rights to the data necessary to manufacture the item. All means to obtain a technical data package adequate for manufacture of the item have been exhausted. The Product Specialist, on 09/29/2021, confirmed the technical information on which this J&A is premised is complete and accurate. The AMC/AMSC codes of 3D, 3C, and 3R was confirmed by the Product Specialist, and that the approved source is Columbus Jack Corporation (00994).

6. Efforts to ensure that offers are solicited from as many sources as practicable are:

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Source Selection Information - See FAR 2.101 and 3.104

[X] The acquisition will be synopsized on or about November 21, 2021 for 15 days. At the completion of the synopsis period, this PR will be solicited on the internet for a minimum of 30 days via the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS).

[X] Dealers of the manufacturers will be solicited.

In an effort to research and obtain dealer competition, the Government posted a sources sought on SAM.gov from 10/20/2021 to 10/27/2021. No additional sources responded or were found.

7. I hereby determine that the anticipated cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable.

The buyer will utilize price analysis techniques such as comparison to past purchases of same item to determine price reasonableness. Informal cost/price data will be requested if determined to be necessary. Buyer will also utilize PPI Data. PPI Data provides timely, accurate price and cost analysis, and historical records for thousands of commodity prices and wages around the globe, allowing procurement professionals to understand supplier cost structure and better negotiate supplier quotes. The buyer anticipates receiving more than one offer, and adequate price competition between dealers is expected to exist at time of evaluation of offers. Certified Cost and Pricing Data is not required as the contract maximum is below the required threshold. Based upon the above techniques, the Contracting Officer hereby determines that the anticipated cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable.

8. Market Research/Efforts to Obtain Competition:

In additional to the sources sought notice, the Government sent a market survey to the approved source and dealers on 10/20/2021 with a response date of 10/27/2021. Three responses were received. Columbus Jack Corporation (00994) responded indicating it would be handled by their authorized distributor, Dutch Valley (31068). However, Dutch Valley did not return the survey but did indicate interest. A negative response was received from Collins Aerospace (3CH53). Wright Tool Company (14846) returned the market survey. Market surveys were sent to the following vendors:

Name CAGE Code Dutch Valley Supply Co. 31068 Columbus Jack 00994 Collins Aerospace 3CH53 Huntsville Fastener and Supply 083L8 Wright Tool Company 14846

In addition, internet research was conducted. However, no additional sources were found. As of 11/12/2021, no additional sources responded to the notice.

Techniques used to conduct survey: Email and sources sought notice.

Types of information requested: Commerciality, FOB, Delivery, Quantity Breaks, and General information questions.

Summary of information received:

Five sources were contacted and one returned the market survey.

Wright Tool Company, Cage Code 14846:

Small dealer/distributer.

35 employees.

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Source Selection Information - See FAR 2.101 and 3.104

APPROVAL / CERTIFICATION

I have reviewed and approve this justification. The estimated total value of the J&A is

Competition Advocate Signature Date

APPROVAL REQUIREMENTS

[X] $750,000 to $15,000,000 Competition Advocate

Attachments:

#1 – Weapon Systems #2 – Technical Certification

SHEARER.MAR

Y.E.1250702449

Digitally signed by

SHEARER.MARY.E.1250702449

Date: 2021.11.17 13 32:02 -05'00'