J&A6.302-1cSPE7L319C0010_-_Redacted.pdf

DLA Land & Maritime Justification for Other Than Full & Open Competition (April 2014)

SOURCE SELECTION INFORMATION – SEE FAR 2.101 AND 3.104

FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

SOLICITATION SPE7L319R0001

[X ] ORIGINAL

[ ] ADDENDUM (attach copy of original J&A for add-ons or revisions)

1. The Defense Logistics Agency, DLA Land and Maritime, is the contracting activity.

2. The action being approved is the acquisition of supplies on other than a full and open competition basis.

3. The supplies required to meet the using activity’s needs are described as follows: Cover, VehicularCom (NSN 2590-01-

663-6990).

BRIEF

DESCRIPTION

NSN/P/N QUANTITY OPTION &

QTY

BASE

ESTIMATE

EST. TOTAL

VALUE

AMSC

Cover, Vehicular Com

2590-01-663-

314 EA

100%

TOTAL

628 EA

D

Identify end item, weapon system, or class of item: Unknown

This solicitation is for 314 each and includes a 100% option to procure an additional 314 each maximum.

4. The statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition is:

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: Transhield, Inc. (064U8), a small business manufacturer, part number M6792XTG.

The use of the authority cited in other than 10. U.S.C. 2304(c)(l) above:

AMC 3: Acquire, for the second or subsequent time, directly from the manufacturer.

The use of the authority cited is based on:

The following AMSC descriptions are-available in DFARS PGI 217.7506 Part 2.

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.

The product specialist confirmed on September 17, 2018, the AMC/AMSC codes of 3/D are correct for this NIIN and the only approved source for this item is Transhield, Inc. (064U8). The product specialist has indicated that Transhield, Inc. is the only source that possesses the technical data required to manufacture this item. There are no pending source approvals with the ESA.

6. Efforts to ensure that offers are solicited from as many sources as practicable are: This acquisition will be synopsized for 15 days prior to the solicitation opening and the PR will be solicited on the internet for 30 days, via the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS).

7. I hereby determine that the anticipated cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable. Past procurement history will be reviewed and a PPI analysis will be performed. Based upon contract history, and information provided in the market survey, it is anticipated that the award will be determined fair and reasonable. This is a definite quantity contract for a quantity of 314 each with a 100% option.

8. Market Research/Efforts to Obtain Competition:

Market Survey [10 U.S.C. 2304(f)(3)(D)]:

Sources Sought posted to FBO September 26, 2018. There was no responses to the sources sought posted. Market research for this item is limited due to the specific requirements involved for the item. The product specialist has indicated that Transhield, Inc. is the only source that possesses the technical data required to manufacture this item. A firm fixed price contract will be issued because: The requirement is well defined, Contractor is experienced in making it, market conditions are stable and financial risks are otherwise insignificant. Material Master does not show this NSN as commercial.

A market survey was conducted September 19, 2018 Total number of vendors contacted: 4 Name of vendors contacted: Transhield, Inc. (064U8), Dreamfind Inc. (1V4T7), Dela Technology (2U435) and Shore Solutions (6D0X3) Techniques used to conduct survey: The market survey was conducted via e-mail.

Types of information requested:

Size of Business Manufacturer or dealer Is there stock on hand Commerciality Estimated delivery Price breaks

Summary of information received:

Transhield (064U8) responded to the Market Survey they are a SMALL business interested in a Large Purchase/Options and would provide their product, as they are the approved source. Transhield also indicates item is not commercial,

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

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: Transhield, Inc.

11. This item is subject to the following methods of locating additional sources:

Procurement Notes L04 (Offers for part numbered items)

M06 (Evaluation of Offers for Part Numbered Items), which permit offerors to quote alternate items.

12. There is no large purchase procurement history for this NSN, therefore a J&A has not been required.

APPROVAL REQUIREMENTS

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

Monica Whiting, Contracting Officer

APPROVAL/CERTIFICATION

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

Competition Advocate

APPROVAL REQUIREMENTS

[X ] $750,000 to $13,500,000 Competition Advocate

WHITING.MONIC

A.L.1378381815

Digitally signed by

WHITING.MONICA.L.137838181

Date: 2018.11.26 09:15:17 -05'00'

SHEARER.MAR

Y.E.1250702449

Digitally signed by

SHEARER.MARY.E.1250702449

Date: 2018.11.29 16:20:55 -05'00'