Kodiak 100 - JOFOC.pdf

UNITED STATES FOREST SERVICE (USFS)

WASHINGTON OFFICE (WO), ACQUISITION MANAGEMENT (AQM)

JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION (JOFOC)

KODIAK 100

1. Identification of the agency and the contracting activity, and specific identification of the document as a ‘Justification for other than full and open competition’:

This document is a JOFOC prepared by the USFS, WO, AQM.

2. Nature and/or description of the action being approved:

This justification provides rationale for contracting by other than full and open competition for the purchase Kodiak 100 aircraft with Kodiak Aircraft Company, Inc., 1200 Turbine Drive, Sandpoint, Idaho 83864, on a sole source basis.

3. A description of the supplies or services required to meet the agency’s needs (including the estimated value):

One (1) to Five (5) Kodiak 100 aircraft (only one guaranteed). The estimated total contract value is $2,665,000.00 to $13,325,000.00.

4. An identification of the statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition:

Pursuant to FAR 6.302-1, other than full and open competition may only be used by the agency when the property or services needed by the agency are available from only one responsible source and no other type of property or services will satisfy the needs of the agency. This requirement meets the definition of a commercial item in accordance with FAR 2.101.

5. A demonstration that the proposed contractor’s unique qualifications or the nature of the acquisition requires use of the authority cited:

Kodiak Aircraft Company, Inc. is the sole source for the Kodiak 100 aircraft. The USFS already owns multiple Kodiak 100 aircraft. It is the intent of the USFS to procure a fleet with commonality. This is due to the economical and logistical benefits of operating a standardized fleet of aircraft that share common maintenance, parts, training, etc.

The USFS desires uniform fleets for several reasons. One of high importance is expediting aircraft swaps for maintenance events. This is especially important for fire and aviation, where turnaround times are critical. Fleet commonality aides in streamlining maintenance procedures.

This can be a cost savings, as well as allow maintenance operations to become more proficient

(one airframe causes less maintenance training and more proficient maintainers). Cost of maintenance also decreases when operating a common fleet. For example, the inventory of maintenance parts on hand at a Forest Service hangar to support currently owned Kodiaks averages $25,000. Support of an additional model of airframe would require a separate inventory of parts and additional storage facility, effectively doubling the cost to support the new aircraft.

The USFS also trusts in pilot standardization, enabling pilots to fly common aircraft with the same training. This increases efficiency and reduces training costs, reduces risk of learning and flying multiple aircraft, thus increasing pilot effectiveness. Commonality also benefits operations when it comes to crew training and rostering. For example, initial training costs for the Kodiak

100 and the Cessna Caravan are $12,380 and $15,300, respectively. Recurrency training for the

Kodiak is $5,110 and $4,430 for the Caravan. A pilot maintaining both certifications would incur costs of $27,680 for initial training and $9,540 for recurrency.

6. A description of efforts made to ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential sources as is practicable, including whether a notice was or will be publicized as required by Subpart

5.2 and, if not, which exception under 5.202 applies:

Market research was conducted to identify potential sources that could supply Kodiak 100 aircraft. No other contractor sells the Kodiak 100. In accordance with FAR 5.203, the USFS will post a notice of the proposed contract action through the Governmentwide Point of Entry. Any information received in response to the notice will be evaluated to determine whether additional sources sell the Kodiak 100.

7. A determination by the contracting officer that the anticipated cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable:

It is anticipated that the Contracting Officer will find the price fair and reasonable pursuant to

FAR 15.4.

8. A description of the market research conducted (see Part 10) and the results or a statement of the reason market research was not conducted:

Market research was performed in accordance with FAR Part 10. Negative results from Agency

Inventory, Excess from other agencies, GSA Federal Supply Schedules, Existing BPAs and

IDIQs, etc.

9. Any other facts supporting the use of other than full and open competition:

Kodiak Aircraft Company, Inc. is the sole source of the Kodiak 100.

10. A listing of the sources, if any, that expressed, in writing, an interest in the acquisition:

No sources have expressed an interest in this acquisition, as it has not been publicized.

11. A statement of the actions, if any, the agency may take to remove or overcome any barriers to competition before any subsequent acquisition for the supplies or services required:

Market research will continue to be conducted to determine if any other vendors have the capability to meet future requirements of the USFS.

Technical Officer: I certify that the supporting data presented in this justification are accurate and complete.

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Deborah Lampton

Aviation Management Specialist

Contracting Officer: I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Steven B. Peterson

Contracting Officer

APPROVED: I have reviewed this justification and find it to be accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. As advocate for competition for the procuring activity/MASCO, I hereby approve this justification.

Mary Morris

Procuring Activity Advocate for Competition