Limiting Competition at or Below the SAT Template_Redacted.pdf

Version – July 2023

Memorandum for Record – Limiting Competition at or below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold

1. Contracting Activity: CCAM-MZB-B

2. Description of Action: The Prototype Integration Facility (PIF) requires a one-year software renewal for JobBOSS2 Software. The government utilized mandatory sources and searched existing Software Agreements through DOD ESI. Research revealed no available sources through GSA, DOD-ESI, or the Army’s CHESS system.

Nature: New Requirement Follow-on Requirement

Contract Vehicle: CHESS or DOD-ESI Contract Vehicle

GSA: BPA

Sole Source Purchase Order

Brand Name Buy: Yes No

3. Description of Services or Supplies: The Prototype Integration Facility (PIF) of the Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Aviation and Missile Center (AvMC), Redstone Arsenal, Alabama requires a subscription to the JobBOSS2 Software provided by the company, ECI Software Solutions, Inc. The following is required for the

PIF:

A quantity of 12 JobBOSS2 platinum user bundle (1 Year); A quantity of seven (7) JobBOSS2 platinum user bundle (1 Year); A quantity of one (1) Simulation Designer Network Subscription Service (1 Year); A quantity of one (1) JobBOSS2 shop floor user pack for ten (10) users (1 Year); A quantity of one (1) JobBOSS2 shop floor user pack for ten (10) users (1 Year).

The software JobBOSS2 provided by the company ECI has been determined to be the only solution that will meet the requirements of the Prototype Integration Facility (PIF) Job Shop. The Job Shop is requiring a system that provides flexibility to meet the PIF needs of productivity and efficiency. JobBOSS2 is compliant to use on government installations and has the necessary information technology (IT) to work on the server restrictions used by the PIF, while other software evaluation required a “cloud” file storage that does not meet government standards. JobBOSS2 has a “Point and Click”, Windows based ability, while other software packages required keyboard input which made data entry more labor intensive for the team. JobBOSS2 has a user changeable dashboard that does not require input or programming from the vendor. Other software systems could only be modified by the vendors which does not line up with the rapid response of the PIF. The JobBOSS2 software incorporates several functions such as scheduling, part ordering, machine availability, operator efficiency, inventory, quality, and data collection into one broad package rather than focusing or providing specific functions. Finally, the JobBOSS2 software can import data directly from Solid Works Computer-Aided Design (CAD) which the PIF uses for drawings, where other software evaluated required data transfer and material input.

4. Authority:

FAR 13.106-1(b)(1): For purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold (SAT), only one source reasonably available, urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand name, or industrial mobilization.

Or

FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(B) and 8.405-6(b)(1)Brand Name FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(A) Urgency FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(B) Only One Source is Capable FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(C) Logical Follow-on

Or

FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(B) Only One Awardee is Capable FAR 16.505(a)(4) Brand Name FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(A) Urgency FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(C) Logical Follow-on FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(D) Minimum Guarantee

5. Reasons for Authority Cited:

The PIF utilizes JobBOSS2 to provide a platform for Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) capabilities as comprehensive support for PIF Internal Manufacturing. JobBOSS2 provides detailed cost reports for materials, labor, overhead, etc. and will provide a “dashboard” type environment allowing centralized visibility to view and access all process phases and stages of project completion. This software will support future PIF Internal projects as well as modify existing projects. JobBOSS2 will provide solutions for Quote Processing, Order Processing (PURS), Scheduling & Shop floor control, Material & Inventory Control, Shipping, and Cost Analysis. JobBOSS2 provides the ability to solve PIF–Internal logistical issues and allows users to oversee every process on each machine by each specific employee during any time period. JobBOSS² will speed up the Rough Orders of Magnitude (ROM) process for PIF Government Project Leads (GPL) by utilizing historical information from prior projects. JobBOSS2 is the best option based on PIF Internal Manufacturing industry knowledge, experience with system and process integration, and due to years of using our existing PIF-Internal processes.

Competition would not have added any value for this requirement as no other software was found to be available to meet the PIF-Internal criteria. Based on market research, JobBOSS2 is the only software that will meet the PIF’s needs. As The PIF grows, non-approval of this J&A would result in failure to meet PIF software requirements and will result in a disruption to cost, schedule, and performance metrics across a multitude of projects. ECI Software Solutions, Inc. is the sole provider for JobBOSS2 as it was developed internally by ECI and the company has no third party integrations / vendors.

Procurement History:

- W9124P-22-C-P022, Awarded 04 August 2022 on a sole source basis to ECI Software Solutions.

- Software Renewals were awarded on the Aviation and Missile Center (AvMC), Software, Simulation, Systems Engineering and Integration (S3I) Directorate’s ITECS Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) Contract Vehicle: Contract W31P4Q- 23-A-0009, Task Order W31P4Q-24-F-0020, Awarded 26 October 2023;

Contract W31P4Q-23-A-0009, Task Order W31P4Q-24-F-0279, Awarded 25 September 2024.

6. Publicizing Contract Actions: For FAR Part 13 actions, the public display and synopsis requirements of FAR 5.101 and FAR 5.203 do not apply due to the $ threshold, apply and will be followed, or do not apply due to an exception at 5.202(a)(_).

Requirement to post justification in accordance with FAR 8.405-6(b)(3), FAR 13.105(c), or FAR 16.505(a)(4)(iii)(A) as follows:

Action is a brand name restriction, over $25K but less that simplified acquisition threshold. It will be redacted and posted with the Request for Quote/Solicitation.

Exceptions to posting:

Action is NOT a brand name restriction and is under $150K, Action is a brand name restriction, under $25K.

Action is a brand name restriction over $25K but will not be posted due to exception:

FAR 6.305(f) FAR 8.405-6(b)(3)(iii)(A) FAR 8.405-6(b)(3)(iii)(B) FAR 8.405-6(b)(3)(iii)(C) FAR 16.505(a)(4)(iii)(C)

7. Market Research: In accordance with FAR Part 10, market research was conducted as follows and based on this research, it was determined that JobBOSS2 is the only product that can meet the Government’s requirement.

In May 2025, a GSA Advantage was searched and revealed no GSA Vendor available to provide JobBOSS2. A Request for Quote (RFQ) #535269 was submitted on 11 June 2025 through the Army’s Compute Hardware Enterprise Software System (CHESS) ITES-SW2 (31 Vendors) which resulted in zero responses as of 17 June 2025. The Statement of Non-Availability (SoNA) No: 216817535 was approved on 24 June 2025.

8. Technical/Requirements Certification: 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.

10. Contracting Officer Certification/Approval:

I hereby determine that the anticipated cost or price to the Government for this contract action will be fair and reasonable based upon historical pricing.

I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief, and that completing this purchase as a sole source is in the best interest of the Government. Additionally, I approve this justification to limit competition subject to the availability of funds and provided that the services or supplies herein described have otherwise been authorized for acquisition.