JA_SPRDL120R0034_Redacted.pdf

Defense Logistics Agency J&A SPRDL1-20-R-0034 (Prior J&A not available)

JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL

FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

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1. Contracting Activity: DLA Land Warren

2. Description of Action: The proposed action is to award a new contract with 100% option for Power Distribution Assembly (PDA) for the M95 Mortar Fire Control System (MFCS).

Competition will be limited to Quasar Power & Technologies Inc. DBA: Milpower Source (CAGE Code: 0B7R6). The contract is anticipated to be awarded to MILPOWER with an estimated value of utilizing Army Working Capital Funds (AWCF).

3. Description of Supplies/Services:

Noun: POWER DISTRIBUTION ASSEMBLY

National Stock Number (NSN): 6150-01-485-6552

Part Number (P/N): M474-4

Quantity: 96 units

Option Quantity: 96 units

Estimated Unit price: This is the Last Acquisition Cost (LAC) from the Army’s Logistics Modernization Program (LMP).

Vehicle system: M95 Mortar Fire Control System (MFCS)

Total Estimated Value: *Based on exercising 100% option.

The Power Distribution Assembly (PDA) takes power from multiple sources and conditions out a clean DC voltage that follows MIL-STD-1275 for use with the M95 MFCS that is installed within a given Mortar Gun vehicle variant (M1064/M1129/M1252/M1252A1/XM1297). The PDA provides the conditioned power to operate the M95 Pointing Device, Commander’s Interface computer or Fire Control Computer, Gunner’s Display, Driver Display, Global Positioning System (GPS) and other devices depending on the gun vehicle variant.

Acquisition Method Code (AMC): 3 – Acquire, for the second or subsequent time, directly from the actual manufacturer.

Acquisition Method Suffix Code: (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. If one source is available, AMCs 3, 4, or 5 are valid. If at least two sources exist, AMCs 1 or 2 are valid.

7. Actions to Increase Competition:

No contractors are in the process of being qualified at this time, nor will be prior to the contract award due to funding constraints. Currently, there has not been any expressed interest by any known vendor(s) to become qualified source(s) to produce this item. Any new vendor who decides to pursue the qualification process will be directed to the CMO’s SAP.

8. Market Research:

The Systems Engineer for Mortar Fire Control System from Combat Capabilities Development Command – Armaments Center (CCDC-AC) performed market research by completing an internet search for same/similar items on August 22, 2019.

Utilizing online catalogs published by manufacturers, distributors, and dealers, and Army Contracting Command-New Jersey, no other / similar direct replacement Power Distribution Assembly was located. Only one existing contract for this item was able to be located. Results are as follows:

Manufacturer MILPOWER Source (subcontractor for

EFW)

Website MILPOWER Source Vendor P/N M474-4

NSN 6150-01-485-6552

Interface Not Applicable Functionality Power Distribution Assembly

Cost (Contract W15QKN-17-D-0007)

Meets MIL-STD-810 Yes Physically Compatible with current MFCS Cables

Yes

The component is a unique military item used with the M95 MFCS, which has no commercial equivalent. A review of the closest equivalent literature made available on-line by manufacturers, distributors, and dealers as of August 22, 2019 shows no commercial or non-developmental item that will satisfy the Army's requirement for the subject component. Some companies reviewed were EATON, IEM, TE, UEC Electronics, Littlefuse. None of these had the form, fit, or function necessary for use with the M95 MFCS.

9. Interested Sources:

A sources sought notice for this NSN was posted on December 2, 2019. To date, no sources have written to express an interest, nor has the Government identified any other source possessing an interest in being an alternate source for the item.

Sources Sought

Notice 2020-046.pdf

10. Other Facts:

a. Procurement history:

Contract: W15QKN-09-D-0009

NSN: 6150-01-485-6552

Award Date: April 22, 2009

Contractor: EFW INC.

Value: $197,700,000

Competitive Status: Sole Source

Authority Cited: FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source

b. Acquisition data availability. The Government does not own or have rights to the technical data for the Power Distribution Assembly used on M95 MFCS for this procurement.

c. Subcontracting competition: The Government will require the awarded contractor to submit a subcontracting plan, which will include the efforts to subcontract to small business in accordance with (IAW) FAR19.704.

d. Note: Previous J&A was not available in any Paperless Contract File (PCF) cabinet. Prior history was a pass through for Milpower as they were the subcontractor to EFW.

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.

Typed Name: Date: 12/16/19 Title: Electrical Engineer Signature:

Email:

12. Requirements Certification: Include the following statement:

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.

Typed Name: Date: 12/31/2019 Title: Weapons PSID Director (Acting) Signature:

13. Fair and Reasonable Cost Determination:

I hereby determine that the anticipated cost to the Government for this contract action will be fair and reasonable. This determination will be based on the results of a detailed cost and or price analysis. The expected value is below the certified cost or pricing threshold of $2 Million therefore FAR 15.403-3 Requiring Data Other Than Certified Cost or Pricing Data will apply. If an offer received is over $2 Million, the contractor will be required to submit certified cost and pricing data IAW FAR 15.403-4. This item is non-commercial.

Typed Name: Timothy A. Nichols //TAN// Date: 1/22/2020 Title: Contracting Officer Signature: //TAN//

14. Contracting Officer Certification:

I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Typed Name: Timothy A. Nichols //TAN// Date: 1/22/2020 Title: Contracting Officer Signature: //TAN//

15. Legal Concurrence:

Concur:

Date: 01/24/2020

Approval Authority for Acquisitions Equal to or Greater Than $700,000.

APPROVAL OF JUSTIFICATION

FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

Based on the foregoing Justification, I hereby approve the procurement of the following:

a. Noun: Power Distribution Assembly

b. NSN: 6150-01-485-6552

c. Estimated Basic Quantity: 96 units

d. Basic Estimated Value:

e. Option Percent: 100%

f. Estimated Quantity with Option: 192 units

g. Estimated Value with Option:

This action will be awarded under other than full and open competition pursuant to the authority of 10 USC 2304(c)(1) and subject to the availability of funds. This approval is subject to the provision that the property herein described has otherwise been authorized for acquisition.

Signature:

Date:

SHEARER.MARY.

E.

Digitally signed by

SHEARER.MARY.E.

Date: 2020.01.28 07:03:43 -05'00'

Title: DLA Land and Maritime Competition Advocate