JA6.3021cSPE7MX21R0172.pdf

JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

SOLICITATION SPE7MX21R0172

NSN 4730-01-552-6975 Pipe, Section Pump has not been identified as Critical Item Managed (CIM) or assigned a Special Procedure Code (SPC).

SAPD product specialist , did a technical review on 07/06/21 confirming all technical data for the item is correct including the AMC/AMSC and approved source, certification is attached. In addition, on 07/06/21, certified that the technical information is complete and accurate.

NSN 4730-01-552-6975 Pipe, Section Pump cannot currently be purchased from another source per the AMSC of D. The Government physically does not have in its possession sufficient, accurate or legible data to purchase this part from any other than the current source(s).

The listed approved source is the only source that possess the full technical data required to manufacture this item.

6. Efforts to ensure that offers are solicited from as many sources as practicable are: A sources sought was posted on https://beta.SAM.gov with an opening date of 8/12/21 and a close date of 8/19/21 with one inquiry received.

The buyer sent the responding contractor (Aviarms, CAGE CODE 58985) a response asking if the contractor would support a five-year LTC, to which they declined to participate. This acquisition will be synopsized for 15 days prior to the solicitation opening on beta.SAM.gov. At the completion of the synopsis period, the project 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 was reviewed, market surveys were reviewed, and a PPI analysis will be performed. The price will be adjusted utilizing learning curves to determine the Government low and high targets for this acquisition. The value of the procurement is less than $2,000,000; therefore, certified cost and pricing data is not required. This will be a five (5) year, firm fixed price, Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC). The five-year period is inclusive of a three (3) year base period and two (2) year option periods.

8. Market Research/Efforts to Obtain Competition:

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

Market research for this item is limited due to the specific requirements involved for the parts. One (1) approved source for the item has been provided at this time. The product specialist has confirmed that Highland Engineering, Inc (CAGE 0AK83) is the only source that possesses the technical data required to manufacture this item. Material Master does not show this NSN as commercial. This item is not manufactured for commercial use. Item was not found in an internet search for the part numbers. After an exhaustive search of market research, previous procurements, COTS field and indication by the OEM, the item within this procurement has been determined to be non-commercial and will be solicited under FAR Part 15 procedures.

A market survey was conducted in July 2021.

Total number of vendors contacted: 1 Names of vendors contacted: Highland Engineering, Inc CAGE 0AK83

Names of vendors responding: Highland Engineering, Inc CAGE 0AK83 Techniques used to conduct survey: The market survey was conducted by e-mail.

Results of market survey: One (1) market survey were returned.

A sources sought was posted on https://beta.SAM.gov with an opening date of 8/12/21 and a close date of 8/19/21 with one inquiry received. The buyer sent the responding contractor (Aviarms, CAGE CODE 58985) a response asking if the contractor would support a five-year LTC, to which they declined to participate

Highland Engineering, Inc (CAGE 0AK83) (Small Business) Small business Manufacturer/OEM Stated they are interested in submitting an offer.

Stated item is not commercial.

NIIN: 015526975