Justification and Approval-Redacted Final.pdf

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DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

DISTRIBUTION

5430 MIFFLIN AVENUE

NEW CUMBERLAND, PENNSYLVANIA 17070-5008

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JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

U.S. NAVY ISO SHELTER KITCHEN APPLIANCES

1. IDENTIFICATION OF AGENCY AND CONTRACTING ACTIVITY:

DLA DISTRIBUTION

ACQUISITION OPERATIONS (J7)

5430 MIFFLIN AVENUE

NEW CUMBERLAND, PA 17070-5008

Contracting Officer: Erik J. Smith;

Acquisition Specialist: Tom Semones;

2. NATURE/DESCRIPTION OF ACTION BEING APPROVED:

This is a sole source action that will utilize the procedures in FAR Part 12 and be awarded as a new fixed-price purchase order to Babington Technology, Inc. located at 159 Fabrication Way, Rocky Mount, NC 27804-9356.

Expected Number of quotes/offers: One (1) *More than one (1) quote/offer identifies this as a single/sole source action.

Use of a sole source contract is in the best interest of the agency concerned.

Controlled By: DLA Distribution J7-AB CUI Category: Procure/SSEL Distribution/Dissemination Controls: FED ONLY

POC:

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10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(4) or 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(4), International agreement (FAR 6.103-4, DFARS 206.103-4)

10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(5) or 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(5), Authorized or required by statute (FAR

6.103-5, DFARS 206.103-5)

10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(6) or 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(6), National security (FAR 6.103-6)

10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(7) or 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(7), Public Interest (FAR 6.103-7, DFARS 206.103-7)

7. DEMONSTRATION OF CONTRACTOR'S UNIQUE QUALIFICATIONS OR

NATURE OF ACQUISITION THAT REQUIRES USE OF THE CITED AUTHORITY:

Procurement of the specific kitchen appliances, as referenced in paragraph 3, is necessary for the proper integration into the specific U.S. Navy ISO Shelters, as outlined in the Statement of Work.

Substitution or replacement with another type would unnecessarily burden the customer, as new technical drawing packages would need to be completed, differences in available replacement parts that are already stocked and available to the customer, differences in unit and individual training requirements, and integration with other U.S. Navy unit requirements. These kitchen appliances have been custom built to meet all necessary requirements as determined by the U.S. Naval Medical Readiness Logistics Command.

In addition, the kitchen appliances include features that transform the shelters into a fully functioning system. These appliances include stainless steel prep sinks, drain boards, load plates, cabinets, exhaust hoods and work surfaces; all plumbing and electrical components required for installation; sterilization systems; all hardware required for installation/integration; and Level III drawing sets for installation/integration.

8. AGENCY ACTIONS TO TAKE TO REMOVE BARRIERS:

DLA Distribution Hill is refurbishing Navy ISO Shelters and replacing required kitchen appliances for the U.S. Navy Medical Readiness Logistics Command. These shelters are used at locations all around the world. Each shelter, to include all associated equipment, has been specifically designed to work in concert with one another and with other types of on-site equipment and expeditionary shelters. The refurbishment of the shelters and associated equipment is on an as-needed basis. This precludes the immediate ability to ensure conformity amongst all the shelters. Discussions with the Navy will be held to determine if a long-term solution can be implemented that would allow for at least one other manufacturer to provide the shelter equipment.

9. DESCRIPTION OF MARKET RESEARCH:

Market research conducted on the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) website revealed metal fabrication falls under NAICS 332999. A general search conducted on the SBA Dynamic Small Business website identified 6,031 for NAICS code 332999 – All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing. A more detailed search identified 651

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vendors for NAICS code 332999 – All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing using “custom” as the keyword and seven (7) vendors were identified for NAICS code 332999 – All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing using “restaurant” as the keyword.

Market Research was conducted on gsa.gov’s website using the Best-In-Class Research Tool at:

https://buy.gsa.gov/contracts/contracts-vendors-search. Results returned 70 contracts using NAICS code 332999.

10. OTHER SUPPORTING FACTS:

___Explanation of why technical data packages, specifications, engineering descriptions, statements of work, or purchase descriptions suitable for full and open competition have not been developed or are not available.

___ When FAR 6.103-1, only one responsible source, is cited for follow-on acquisitions as described in FAR 6.103(b), an estimate of the cost to the Government that would be duplicated and how the estimate was derived (FAR 6.103-1(c)(1)).

___ When FAR 6.103-1, only one responsible source, is cited, as described in DFARS PGI 206.103-170(d), include the results of the request for information or sources sough notification, unless the requirement to post has been waived by the HCA or designee.

___ When FAR 6.103-1, only one responsible source is cited, indicate that the use of such descriptions (brand-name description or other purchase description to specify a particular brand-name, product, or feature of a product, peculiar to one manufacturer) in the acquisition or portion of an acquisition is essential to the Government's requirements, thereby precluding consideration of a product manufactured by another company.

___ When FAR 6.103-2, unusual and compelling urgency, is cited, provide data, estimated cost, or other rationale as to the extent and nature of the harm to the Government. Additionally, ensure the criteria associated with the circumstances identified in DFARS PGI 206.103-270 are fully addressed.

___ When FAR 6.103-6, national security, is cited, describe how disclosure of the Government's needs would compromise the national security (e.g., would violate security requirements). This authority must not be used merely because the acquisition is classified, or merely because access to classified matters will be necessary to submit a proposal or to perform the contract.

___ For non-competitive follow-on acquisitions of supplies or services previously awarded on a non-competitive basis, include a copy of the previous justification to assist the approval authority in determining whether the planned actions to remove any barriers to competition cited on the previous justification were completed.

___ Other facts supporting the justification: