JA63021cSPE7M221R0025.pdf

JUSTIFICATION FOR FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

SOLICITATION SPE7M221R0025

DLA Land & Maritime Justification for Other Than Full & Open Competition

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[ X] ORIGINAL

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:

BRIEF DESCRIPTION NSN/P/N QUANTITY TOTAL EST. VALUE AMSC

Pulley, Flat 3020-01-461-2737 220 C

Identify end item, weapon system, or class of item: This NSN 3020-014612737 is described as a 33” Pulley, Flat.

The WSDC code listed on the Integrated Data Sheet is (82N) Aircraft Launch and Recovery Equipment (ALRE).

This item is listed as being a Critical Safety Item (CSI) and will be solicited for a firm fixed price contract.

ESTIMATED VALUE: 220 EA =

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

[ X] 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: CAGE 05201 Advance Development & Manufacturing (ADM) and CAGE 1P6K0 Form, Fit and Function (F3). The NAVAIR part number assigned to these approved sources is 627240-1. This item requires first article testing to be approved by NAVAIR as well as special testing and Quality conformance. These two (2) sources are the only manufacturers that have the appropriate manufacturing expertise and quality capabilities according to NAVAIR. Although the government possesses drawings for this part, it is necessary to limit competition to those companies with engineering source approval by the design control activity in order to maintain the quality of the part.

Over the past 30-plus years, aircraft have continued to increase in weight, while many of the ALRE systems and components have not undergone significant redesign to accommodate these higher energy loads, resulting in diminished safety. In response, NAVAIR established the ALRE Flight Safe Program, which governs the life-cycle management of ALRE Critical Safety Items (CSI) and Critical Application Items (CAI). These items, as determined by NAVAIR, are essential to weapons system performance and the preservation of life and the safety of operational personnel. ALRE CSI and CAI are identified in the DLA Enterprise Business Systems (EBS) Material Master, Classification Tab, CIM sub-tab, with a Special Procedures Code (SPC) of “01.” NAVAIR designates ALRE items as CSI or CAI through the Navy Joint Deficiency Reporting System, which feeds the code (SPC-01) into EBS. Technical Data Requirements (TDR) containing a list of approved sources, as designated by NAVAIR and NAVSUP, are required for all such items. When an ALRE item is coded SPC-01, DLA procures as instructed per the TDR from the list of approved sources in accordance with NAVAIRISNT 13800.18A. It is essential to the integrity of the ALRE Flight Safe Program and critical to naval aviation safety that DLA only procure the product of an approved source.

In addition, NAVAIR INST 4200.56 states the following with regard to sources. Per references (a) and (g), a CSI shall be purchased or repaired and/or overhauled only from sources approved by the TA. References are as

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follows: (a) Public Law 108 136, Sec. 802, Quality Control in Procurement of Aviation Critical Safety Items and Related Services and (g) SECNAVINST 4140.2.

AMC/AMSC codes were reviewed by the Product Specialist of record on April 19, 2021 as indicated by the MM03, Material Master in the SRM. In addition, pursuant to FAR 6.303-2(c), the Product Specialist of record certified that the supporting data, including the AMC/AMSC codes and approved sources is complete and accurate and was signed on June 8, 2021. (See ATT. 1 – FAR 6.303-2 (c) SUPPORTING DATA CERTIFICATION)

The use of the authority cited below:

[ X ] AMC 1. Suitable for competitive acquisition for the second or subsequent time.

The use of the authority cited is based on:

[ 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. The weapon system indicator code is F “failure will render end item inoperable”. As such, acquisition from the currently approved sources is required to maintain the quality of the part.

Pursuant to the engineering and design activity, Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) the sources cited in paragraph 5 have the appropriate knowledge, manufacturing expertise and quality capabilities to supply this NSN.

This is a flight critical safety item and in accordance with DFARS 209.270, DLA must procure this item only from those sources approved by the design control activity.

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

[ X ] A Sources Sought notice was posted to Beta.Sam.gov on June 2, 2021 for 7 business days with an attached market survey. The Sources Sought notice produced no responses. The acquisition will be synopsized on or about July 19, 2021 for 15 days to Beta.Sam.gov prior to the solicitation opening. At completion of the synopsis period, this 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. Certified Cost and Pricing Data will be required if only one offer is received because the current estimated value is above the threshold of $2 Million, FAR 15.403-4. However, price competition is anticipated based on market research. The Acquisition Specialist will request assistance from the DLA Land and Maritime Pricing Office if necessary. A price analysis will be conducted with usage of the BLS Producer Price Index (PPI) and the learning curve analysis.

8. Market Research/Efforts to Obtain Competition:

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

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Command (NAVAIR). Only those companies who have submitted requests for source approval and have been approved will be eligible for award. Any manufacturers that are not approved by NAVAIR will be required to submit a Source Approval Request (SAR) Package for the Navy ESA to approve for future procurements.

10. A listing of sources, if any, indicating an interest in the acquisition is: CAGE 05201 Advance Development & Manufacturing (ADM) and CAGE 1P6K0 Form, Fit and Function (F3)

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

[ X ] Other (Explain): Any manufacturers or vendors who would like to pursue source approval will need to receive Source Approval guidance for submission to the design activity, NAVAIR, and the DLA Competition Advocate’s Office.

[ X ] the solicitation contains DLA Procurement Notes L04 Offers for Part Numbered Items and M06 Evaluation of Offers for Part Numbered Items.

12. A prior J&A is attached for SPE7M220C0020 which resulted from solicitation SPE7M220R0014.

ATTACHMENTS:

ATT. 1 – FAR 6.303-2 (c ) SUPPORTING DATA CERTIFICATION

ATT. 2 – JA SPE7M220R0014

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.

Matthew M. Kirk/Contracting Officer

APPROVAL/CERTIFICATION

I have reviewed and approve this justification:

Mary Shearer/Competition Advocate Signature Date

APPROVAL REQUIREMENTS

[ ] Up to $750,000 Contracting Officer

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

SHEARER.MARY.E.12

50702449

Digitally signed by

SHEARER.MARY.E.1250702449

Date: 2021.07.08 12:16:10 -04'00'

KIRK.MATTHEW.

M.1073378261

Digitally signed by

KIRK.MATTHEW.M.1073378261

Date: 2021.07.07 10:59:38 -04'00'

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[ ] $15,000,000 to $100,000,000 Head of Contracting Activity (HCA)

[ ] $100,000,000 Senior Procurement Executive (AQ)