Limited Competition Justification (FAR 681316.505) (I.A.02)_Flowmeter Upgrade_Redacted.pdf

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Market research identified two or more small business concerns that appear capable of providing the required OEM-approved equipment and upgrades through authorized distribution channels. Accordingly, the acquisition will be conducted as a small-business set-aside using Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP).

The solicitation will be publicly posted on SAM.gov to provide all responsible small business concerns capable of providing the required OEM-approved equipment and upgrades an opportunity to compete. Competition will not be limited to a single vendor. Any eligible small business that is an authorized distributor, dealer, retailer, or otherwise capable of providing the required genuine OEM equipment may submit a quote the solicitation will be publicly posted on SAM.gov to maximize competition among responsible sources of meeting the agency's requirement.

b. Actions to Increase Competition ⋯

The Government will maximize competition by conducting the acquisition as a small-business set-aside and publicly posting the solicitation on SAM.gov. The solicitation will be available to all eligible small business concerns capable of providing the required OEM-approved equipment and upgrades.

The Government will continue to conduct market research to identify additional small business sources and authorized distributors capable of meeting the agency's requirements. Future acquisitions will also be reviewed to determine whether additional technically acceptable alternatives become available that could further increase competition.

c. Market Research ⋯ Market research was conducted through a review of SAM.gov to identify potential vendors capable of providing the required OEM-approved equipment and upgrades for the identified aircraft model. The market research identified multiple potential vendors, including two or more small business concerns, that appear of meeting the Government's requirement as authorized distributors, dealers, or retailers.

The potential small business sources identified are capable of providing the required brand-name equipment through authorized distribution channels.

Based on the results of market research, there is a reasonable expectation that offers will be received from at least two responsible small business concerns and that award can be made at a fair market price.

Accordingly, the acquisition will be conducted as a small-business set-aside while maintaining the requirement for the specified OEM-approved equipment and upgrades.

d. Interested Sources ⋯

Market research identified multiple potential sources, including two or more small business concerns, capable of providing the required OEM-approved equipment and upgrades. The identified sources include authorized distributors, dealers, retailers, or other responsible sources capable of furnishing genuine OEM equipment.

The Solicitation will be publicly posted on SAM.gov and will be available to all eligible small business concerns capable of meeting the solicitation requirements.

e. Other Facts ⋯

The requirement is for specific upgrades to the existing aircraft model and is limited to OEM-manufactured and/or OEM-approved equipment to ensure compatibility and interoperability with the aircraft's existing configuration and systems. The OEM maintains control over the design specifications, configurations, technical data, and approved distribution of the required equipment and upgrades.

The acquisition will be conducted using Simplified Acquisition Procedures, as applicable, and will be set aside exclusively for small business concerns.

Although the Government's requirement is limited to the specified OEM brand-name equipment, the acquisition is not restricted to a single vendor. The OEM utilizes authorized distributors, dealers, retailers, and other sales outlets capable of providing the required equipment.

Market research identified two or more small business concerns that appear capable of providing the required OEM-approved equipment and upgrades.

Accordingly, the acquisition will be conducted as a small business set-aside. The solicitation will be publicly posted on SAM.gov to provide all eligible and responsible small business concerns capable of meeting the requirement an opportunity to complete.

The use of non-OEM or non-approved equipment could adversely affect compatibility and interoperability with the existing aircraft systems and configuration and could create concerns regrading configuration control, technical support, warranty coverage, maintenance, sustainment, and the continued safe operation of the aircraft. Accordingly, the brand-name restriction is necessary to ensure the required upgrades meet the Government's minimum technical and aircraft-specific requirements.

The brand-name restriction applies to the required equipment and upgrades and is not intended to restricts competition to a single contractor.

Competition will be sought among eligible small business concerns capable of providing the required genuine OEM-manufactured and/or OEM-approved equipment.

The Government will continue to review future requirements and conduct market research to determine whether additional responsible sources or technically capable altrnative become available that can satusfy the agency's minimum requriements and increase competition.

9. REQUIRING ACTIVITY CERTIFICATION

Technical and Requirements I certify that the supporting data under my cognizance, which are included in the justification, are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.