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JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

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PROJECT # CM23215001

On , the Product Specialist certified that the technical information, including the AMC/AMSC codes for these NSNs, is complete and accurate. Reference Attachment 2 Tech Cert. Approved sources were confirmed via the Product Item Description (PID) and through the Standard Data Pull Source Data for active sources.

The use of the authority cited below:

[X] AMC 3. Acquire Directly From the Actual Manufacturer

The use of the authority cited is based on:

[X] AMSC B. This part must be acquired from a manufacturing source(s) specified on a source control or selected item drawing as defined by the current version of DoD-STD-

100. Suitable technical data, Government data rights, or manufacturing knowledge are not available to permit acquisition from other sources, nor qualification testing of another part, nor use of a second source part in the intended application. Although, by DoD-STD-100 definition, altered and selected items shall have an adequate technical data package, data review discloses that required data or data rights are not in Government possession and cannot be economically obtained. If one source is available, AMCs 3, 4, or 5 are valid.

[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 Z. This part is a commercial/nondevelopmental/off-the-shelf item. Commercial item descriptions, commercial vendor catalog or price lists or commercial manuals assigned a technical manual number apply. If one source is available, AMCs 3, 4, or 5 are valid. If at least two sources are available, AMCs 1 or 2 are valid.

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

[ X ] The acquisition will be synopsized on or about May 30.2024.

[ X ] Dealers of the manufacturers will be solicited.

[ X ] Other. (Explain) The synopsis will state that if a company is interested in this project to send an email to the Contracting Officer to indicate their interest in the solicitation. If any responses are received before the solicitation is released, they will be added to the Bidders List.

After 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).

• A Sources Sought notice was posted on SAM.gov February 28, 2024 to March 6, 2024.

• The acquisition will be synopsized prior to October 10, 2024. The acquisition will be synopsized for 15 days.

• The acquisition will be solicited on DIBBs for a minimum of 30 days.

7. I hereby determine that the anticipated cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable. Certified Cost or Pricing Data will not be required I/A/W FAR 15.403-1(b)(3) since FAR Part 12 will be utilized and commercial items are exempt. The contracting officer hereby determines that the anticipated cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable by utilizing the most appropriate analysis technique including, but not limited to, comparisons to the past buy history and the commercial marketplace. If necessary, the buyer can request an informal cost breakdown or an explanation of pricing approach.

8. Market Research/Efforts to Obtain Competition

Market Survey [10 U.S. C 3204(e)(2)(D)]:

A market survey was conducted on/during August 14, 2023-March 6, 2024.

Total number of vendors contacted: 1

Names of vendors contacted and responding: Wamco Inc. (58744)

Techniques used to conduct survey: The sourcing specialist sent Market Survey questionnaire and spreadsheet attachments through email. A Sources Sought notice was posted on SAM.gov and completed research of past procurements in Records Management.

Types of information requested: The Market Survey incorporated a request for contractors to answer questions regarding business size and type of business (manufacturer vs dealer), option years (pricing and desirability), ability to comply with submission of cost or pricing data if required, Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) capability, commerciality, identity of components/materials as pricing drivers, NSN quantity ranges, delivery questions, minimum delivery order quantity requirements and consideration for environment emission reductions/energy efficiency.

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Summary of Information Received: Wamco Inc. (58744) responded on August 14, 2023. They stated that they are a small business manufacturer for these items.

They stated in a follow up email that they sell these parts to the Government and the private aviation sector.

Information received regarding the commerciality of the item(s): See attachment #2- Commerciality Determination.

Based on historical purchases and an internet search, it is determined by the Contracting Officer these items are commercial and will be solicited using Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12- Acquisition of Commercial Products guidelines.

This requirement will be solicited utilizing FAR Part 12 “Acquisition of Commercial Products” as a Firm-Fixed-Price with Annual Price Adjustments, Indefinite Quantity Contract with one, one-year base period and four possible option years. These NSNs are included in the First Destination Transportation (FDT) program, F.O.B. Origin. The Inspection/Acceptance will occur at Destination for all NSNs except 2520-01-545-0390 and 2530-01-099-2476 which will occur at Origin. The vendors(s) are to be EDI or electronic mail capable.

9. Additional facts supporting other than full and open competition are:

[ X ] Based upon the technical certification on file in DLA Land and Maritime – VEP technical data is not available and cannot be developed to permit full and open competition. The data presently available reflects the minimum needs of the Government.

10. A listing of sources, if any, indicating an interest in the acquisition is: Wamco Inc.

11. The following actions are being taken to identify additional sources:

[ X ] Solicitation contains DLA Procurement Note, L04 Offers for Part Numbered Items (nott applicable to CLIN 0001) [ X ] Solicitation contains DLA Procurement Note, M06 Evaluation of Offers for Part Numbered Items (not applicable to CLIN 0001) [X] Solicitation contains DLA Procurement Note, L22 Restriction of Alternate Offers for Part Numbered Items

The J&A for a non-competitive follow-on contract must include a copy of the previous justification (DFARS 206.304(a)(4)(S-70); PGI 206.303-2(b)(i)(B)). A search of Records Management returned one result for CLIN 0001 5980-01-203-9495.

Attachments:

1. Tech Cert

2. Commerciality Determination

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3. J & A SPE4A619RX121

I hereby certify that the information contained in this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. If not exceeding $750,000, this signature serves as the approval.

Contracting Officer Date

APPROVAL/CERTIFICATION

I have reviewed and approve this justification:

Competition Advocate Signature Date

APPROVAL REQUIREMENTS

[ x ] Up to $750,000 Contracting Officer

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

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Source Selection Information

See FARs 2.101 and 3.104

J & A Attachment #1