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MARCH 9, 2020 NEBRASKA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD 1 of 2MARCH 9, 2020 NEBRASKA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD 1 of 2

Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition MPT - SAT

CONTROL NUMBER

20-023

DATE

June 24, 2020

CONTRACTING ACTIVITY

W91243 - NE USPF&O

REQUIRING ACTIVITY

Recruiting and Retention STEM Project

NATURE OF ACTION

Only One Responsible Source Request

CONTRACT ACTION

New Contract

CONTRACT TYPE

Firm Fixed Price

FUND TYPE

Other

ESTIMATED TOTAL PRICE OF REQUEST (including options, if any) $18,000.00

IF APPLICABLE, ESTIMATED PRICE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

$18,000.00

NAME OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

Requestor Stated: SuperDroid HD2-S

Contracting's Response:

RRB is requesting a refurbished SuperDroid HD2-S. Refurbishment will be back to factory standards and robot will come with the same warranty as a new robot.

DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

Requestor Stated:

Tactical 5Axis Robot (tracked wheels) with open-source communication microcontrollers and systems that will integrate with STEM software.

AUTHORITY CITED

10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) or 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1) as implemented in FAR 6.302-1 Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy

Agency Requirements

POSTING REQUIREMENTS

None Required

PROVIDE DETAILS OF PROCUREMENT AUTHORITY (Identify any statute or regulation that supports your request.)

Requestor Stated:

IAW USAREC Regulation 601-2.3-3 (this involves meeting local/organizational policies as established by contracting) As Educator events IAW with cited policy it is necessary that the Commander provide appropriate educational events/objectives IAW Chapter 4-1 (Support the recruting field force by improving recruiter access to high schools and postsecondary institutions, as well as improve upon accessions from these sources), STEM Project will provide specific technical stations that have specific requirements; IAW FAR 6.302-1(i)(A) and (ii)

DESCRIBE HOW THIS ACTION REQUIRES THE USE OF THE AUTHORITY CITED

Requestor Stated:

Duplication of costs in the event that Hardware/Software requirements for the micro-controller and robotic controller requirements are incompatible or require additional 3rd Party hardware, software and/or technical service design support that is not covered in initial costs of procurement. The SuperDroid HD2-S comes with open-source microcontroller which allows for compatibility with STEM software.

Also, Due to highly specific technical requirements to communicate with electronic sub-components substantial technical review is required from potential sources that provides viable, innovative, and easily supported to ensure continued use of robotic hardware after initial developments by SME(s).

DESCRIBE THE EFFORTS TO SOLICIT OFFERS FROM AS MANY POTENTIAL SOURCES AS IS PRACTICABLE

Requestor Stated:

Significant research on commercially available tactical robots was conducted. SuperDroid dominates the market with commercially available "tactical" robots. Of these they do build "research" type equipment that is geared more for STEM/University related activities.

The research also included systems that are pre-built/assembled due to the technical requirement for building a robot from individual parts, it could have incurred additional costs/time to work with kit based robot of this complexity. Reviewed additional SME articles and journals regarding large scale robotics and available commercial options.

DESCRIBE THE EXTENT OF EFFECTIVE COMPETITION ANTICIPATED FOR THIS ACQUISITION

Requestor Stated: 1

Contracting's Response: SuperDroid Robots Inc; manufactures, refurbishes and sells the SuperDroid Robot. It is the only company.

DESCRIBE ACTIONS TAKEN, OR TO BE TAKEN, TO INCREASE COMPETITION BEFORE ANY SUBSEQUENT ACQUISITION

Requestor Stated:

Due to the complexity of the robot requirements, the ability to find another open-source tactical robot will be highly unlikely as assessed from market research. I can think of no additional actions that can be take before acquisition

DESCRIBE THE EXTENT AND THE RESULTS OF THE MARKET RESEARCH (FAR Part 10) CONDUCTED TO IDENTIFY ALL QUALIFIED SOURCES

Requestor Stated:

1. Research of commercially available tactical (tracked) robots, 2. Article, SME, and Journal reviews of large scale robotics and arduino controlled robot systems, 3. SME review with microcontroller sub-components and sofware requirements to ensure it meets STEM Project objectives and requirements without additional costs. Reviewed robots that came with warranty/support to ensure continued operations of the robot for the RRB STEM Project

HAVE ANY SOURCES EXPRESSED INTEREST IN WRITING?

Yes, source list is below. "To date, no other sources have written to express an interest."✔

HAS THIS BEEN PREVIOUSLY PROCURED?

Yes, details are below. No.✔

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TECHNICAL AND REQUIREMENTS CERTIFICATION

I CERTIFY THAT THE SUPPORTING DATA INCLUDED IN THE JUSTIFICATION IS ACCURATE AND COMPLETE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE AND

BELIEF.

DATE

May 20, 2020

NAME

Joshua M. Hull

SIGNATURE

CONTRACTING OFFICER APPROVAL

FAIR AND REASONABLE COST DETERMINATION: I HEREBY DETERMINE THAT THE ANTICIPATED COST TO THE GOVERNMENT FOR THIS

CONTRACT ACTION WILL BE FAIR AND REASONABLE.

CERTIFICATION: (THIS CERTIFICATION SHALL BE MADE BY THE CONTRACTING OFFICER WHO WILL SIGN THE CONTRACT RESULTING FROM THIS JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL.) I CERTIFY THAT THIS JUSTIFICATION IS ACCURATE AND COMPLETE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE AND

BELIEF.

DATE

June 24, 2020

NAME

David S. Rasmussen

SIGNATURE

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NATURE OF ACTION

DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

AUTHORITY

REASON FOR AUTHORITY CITED

EFFORTS TO OBTAIN COMPETITION

ACTIONS TO INCREASE COMPETITION

MARKET RESEARCH

INTERESTED SOURCES

HAVE ANY SOURCES EXPRESSED INTEREST IN WRITING?

OTHER FACTS

HAS THIS BEEN PREVIOUSLY PROCURED?

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NATURE OF ACTION

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DESCRIPTION OF ACTION

DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

NAME OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

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DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

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AUTHORITY CITED

10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) or 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1) as implemented in FAR 6.302-1 Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements FAR 8.405-6(b) FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(B) FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) 41 U.S.C. 1901 or 41 U.S.C. 1903 as implemented in FAR 13.501(a) Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items - Sole source acquisitions FAR 16.505(a)(4)(iii) FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(B)

POSTING REQUIREMENTS

None Required Include justification with solicitation (FAR 6.302-1(c)(1)(ii)(C)) RFI or sources sought notice (DFARS 206.303-2). Post the justification within 14 days after contract award on FBO for a minimum of 30 days (FAR 6.305).

Include MFR with solicitation (FAR 13.106-1(b)(3)) Make publicly available the justification with the solicitation (FAR 13.501(a)(1)(iv)) MFR isn't posted but RFQ shall be synopsize IAW FAR 5.101 & 5.203 if greater than $15K to a public place for at least 10 days MFR isn't posted but RFQ shall be synopsize IAW FAR 5.101 & 5.203 Post the justification within 14 days after contract award on FBO for a minimum of 30 days (or if unusual and compelling urgency 30 days after contract award for a minimum of 30 days) (FAR 13.501(a)(1)(iii)) Documentation of basis for restricting to brand name shall be posted along with the RFQ to e-Buy (FAR 8.405-6(b)(3)(i)(A)) Limited Source Justification shall be posted along with the RFQ to e-Buy (FAR 8.405-6(b)(3)(i)(B)) Shall post a notice and the Limited Source Justification within 14 days after placing an order or establishing a BPA on FBO (GPE) for a minimum of 30 days (FAR 8.405-6(a)(2)(i)) Shall post a notice and the justification within 14 days after placing an order on FBO (GPE) for a minimum of 30 days (FAR 16.505(b)(2)(ii)(D)) Post justification and supporting documentation on FBO or provide the justification and supporting documentation along with solicitation to all contract awardees (FAR 16.505(a)(4)(iii)) PROVIDE DETAILS OF PROCUREMENT AUTHORITY (Identify any statute or regulation that supports your request.)

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DESCRIBE HOW THIS ACTION REQUIRES THE USE OF THE AUTHORITY CITED. (State explanation describing circumstances preventing full and open competition and describe what harm will come to the Government if this action is not taken.)

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ADDITIONAL AUTHORITY

DESCRIBE HOW THIS ACTION REQUIRES THE USE OF THE AUTHORITY CITED

REASON FOR AUTHORITY CITED

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DESCRIBE THE EFFORTS TO SOLICIT OFFERS FROM AS MANY POTENTIAL SOURCES AS IS PRACTICABLE

EFFORTS TO OBTAIN COMPETITION

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DESCRIBE THE EXTENT OF EFFECTIVE COMPETITION ANTICIPATED FOR THIS ACQUISITION

Provide additional response?

DESCRIBE ACTIONS TAKEN, OR TO BE TAKEN, TO INCREASE COMPETITION BEFORE ANY SUBSEQUENT ACQUISITION

ACTIONS TO INCREASE COMPETITION

Provide additional response?

DESCRIBE THE EXTENT AND THE RESULTS OF THE MARKET RESEARCH (FAR Part 10) CONDUCTED TO IDENTIFY ALL QUALIFIED SOURCES

MARKET RESEARCH

Provide additional response?

INTERESTED SOURCES

HAVE ANY SOURCES EXPRESSED INTEREST IN WRITING?

OTHER FACTS

HAS THIS BEEN PREVIOUSLY PROCURED?

17. CERTIFICATIONS

TECHNICAL AND REQUIREMENTS CERTIFICATION

I CERTIFY THAT THE SUPPORTING DATA INCLUDED IN THE JUSTIFICATION IS ACCURATE AND COMPLETE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE AND BELIEF.

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CONTRACT SPECIALIST APPROVAL

I CERTIFY THAT THIS JUSTIFICATION IS ACCURATE AND COMPLETE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE AND BELIEF.

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CONTRACTING OFFICER APPROVAL

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