J&A6.302-1cSPE7L320C0010.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 SPE7L319R0050

[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: (NSN 2540-12-408-4144).

BRIEF

DESCRIPTION

NSN/P/N QUANTITY EST. TOTAL

VALUE

AMSC

Chain, assembly, tire 2540-12-408-4144 200 EA

D

Identify end item, weapon system, or class of item: RYM – SEMI-TRAILER, 5000 GAL, REFUELER, 4X4, M970

This solicitation is for 200 each.

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:

RUD KETTEN RIEGER U. DIETZ GMBH U.

CAGE D3800

P/N 4718592

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:

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 6, 2019, the only approved source for this item is RUD KETTEN RIEGER U. DIETZ GMBH U. They are the only source that possesses the technical data required to manufacture this item and the drawings are proprietary to the approved source. At this time, 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 synopsized on September 20, 2019 for 15 days prior to the solicitation opening and 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. PPI analysis will be performed. Based upon contract history for similar items, information provided in the market survey, and other techniques, it is anticipated that the award will be determined fair and reasonable. This is a definite quantity contract for a quantity of 200 each.

8. Market Research/Efforts to Obtain Competition:

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

Sources Sought posted to FBO September 5, 2019 with no responses received. Market research for this item is limited due to the specific requirements involved for the item. The product specialist has indicated that RUD KETTEN RIEGER U.

DIETZ GMBH U 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. The item has been determined non-commercial due to the lack of evidence within the market research through part-number search on Amazon. It is the Contracting Officer’s determination that this item is not commercial.

A market survey was conducted September 5, 2019 Total number of vendors contacted: 2 Name of vendors contacted: Kampi Components (7Z016), Pioneer Industries (66200) Name of vendor responding: 66200 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

The approved source was not contacted to complete a market survey as they do not do business with the Government and works through dealers.

Summary of information received:

Pioneer Spares (66200) responded to the Market Survey they are a small business dealer interested in a Large Purchase and would provide the product of the approved source.

. The item is not considered commercial per far 2.101(b).

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: Pioneer Spares

11. In addition to the specific actions being taken by Technical Support personnel to overcome barriers to competition before any subsequent acquisitions or recertification of class determination are made, this item is subject to the following methods of locating additional sources:

The solicitation contains Procurement Notes L04 (Offers for part numbered items) and M06 (Evaluation of Offers for Part Numbered Items), which permit offerors to quote alternate items.

12. There is a procurement history for this NSN with no known previously required J&A.

APPROVAL REQUIREMENTS

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 $700,000, this signature serves as the approval.

Sheri L Race, Contracting Officer Date

APPROVAL/CERTIFICATION

I have reviewed and approve this justification. The estimated total value of the J&A is $485,200.

APPROVAL REQUIREMENTS

[X ] Up to $700,000 Contracting Officer

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

RACE.SHERI.

L.1230108362

Digitally signed by

RACE.SHERI.L.1230108362

Date: 2019.10.11 06:24:46 -04'00'