LSJ_ID22200053_USASOC_NESIE_signed.pdf

LIMITED SOURCE JUSTIFICATION

FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(B) – One Source

1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE AGENCY, CONTRACTING ACTIVITY, and Document being approved:

Contracting Activity: General Services Administration (GSA)

Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) Acquisition Operations Division/Large SOP 819 Taylor St., Fort Worth, TX 76102

Requiring Activity: HQ, United States Army Special Operations Command

(USASOC)

HHC 7th Special Forces Group (7SFG) Airborne 4545 Memorial Loop Eglin AFB, FL 32542

GSA’s Delivery ID # ID22200053 MAS Contract Number 47QSWA18D0084 Procurement Vehicle Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) 70, Special Item Number (SIN)

132-8.

Description of Requirement:

Tactical-Network Emulation Simulation Interrogation Equipment (NESIE) Special Recon Mission Kits

Brand Name(s): Advanced Mission Systems (AMS), LLC Delivery After Receipt of Order (ARO):

60 Days ARO

Estimated Value: $598,904.00

2. NATURE OR DESCRIPTION OF THE ACTION BEING APPROVED

This action is to request the approval of a single limited source, one-time delivery order for the supply of Network Emulation Simulation Interrogation Equipment (NESIE) - Special Recon Mission Kits to outfit the United States Army Special Operations Command (USASOC), 7th Special Forces Group (7SFG) Airborne (7SFG-A), Electronic Warfare section.

This Limited Source Justification (LSJ) serves to support the (one source) procurement of the following NESIE Special Recon Mission Kits:

Item Description Part Number

Brand Quantity

001 Special Recon Mission Kit A-701 2019X206A AMS 5 002 Special Recon Mission Kit B-701 2019X206B AMS 7 003 Special Recon Mission Kit C-701 2019X206C AMS 7 004 Special Recon Mission Kit D-701 2019X206D AMS 1

DocuSign Envelope ID: C042A23B-B17A-4C91-AFEB-2281B2F41206

*These Special Recon Mission Kits are a fully customized set of specialty field equipment configured for mission-specific purposes. AMS works directly with the customer to select the individual items for the various kits.

This Limited Source Justification (LSJ) serves to support the procurement as a one-source award for deliverables manufactured and distributed ADVANCED MISSION SYSTEMS (AMS).

This delivery order will be awarded against AMS’ Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Contract, 47QSWA18D0084 in accordance with FAR 8.405-6. Sources were limited in accordance with FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(B), One Source.

3. DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES REQUIRED TO MEET THE AGENCY’S NEEDS

USASOC’s HHC 7th Special Forces Group (SFG), located at Eglin AFB, FL has a requirement for a NESIE Special Recon Mission Kits. The NESIE kits are a back-packable cell phone radio frequency survey tool. Funds are available for obligation within FY20 and will expire 30 SEP 2020. The NESIE Special Recon Mission Kits are manufactured by AMS. The total anticipated dollar value for this delivery order is $598,904.00. The anticipated delivery after receipt of order is 60 days ARO.

Freight: F.O.B. Destination to SHIP TO address as follows:

ATTN: GRP S-3, CW3 Lance Noell HHC 7th Special Forces Group (SFG) 4545 Memorial Loop Eglin AFB, FL 32542

MIPR No.: MIPR0FO47WC050 has been submitted providing full funding.

4. IDENTIFICATION OF THE AUTHORITY AND SUPPORTING RATIONALE

This acquisition will be conducted under the authority of the Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Program, FAR 8.401. The primary statutory authorities for MAS are Title III of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (41 USC 251 ET SEQ), and Title 40 U.S.C.

501, Services for Executive Agencies.

This acquisition will be procured against the MAS Schedule 70, SIN 132-8. FAR 8.405- 6(a)(1)(i)(B) applies when procuring items from only one capable source:

1. FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(B), only one source is capable of providing the supplies or services required at the level of quality required because the supplies or services are unique or highly specialized.

2. This LSJ will be posted to FedBizOpps within fourteen (14) days of award IAW FAR 8.405-6(a)(2)(i)

The circumstances and rationale for limiting consideration to AMS, LLC for award in accordance with FAR Subpart 8.405-6(a)(1)(B), “Only one source is capable of providing the supplies or services required at the level of quality required because the supplies or services are unique or highly specialized.” This LSJ will demonstrate that AMS, LLC as the manufacturer and the only source of supply for this system as their products are not sold through any authorized distributors.

Additionally, this LSJ will document that the products/features are essential to the Government’s requirements as market research indicates that no other company’s products or services meet or can be modified to meet the USASOC’s requirements.

5. DEMONSTRATION THAT THE ACQUISITION REQUIRES THE USE OF THE AUTHORITY

CITED

The United States Army Special Operations Command (USASOC), 7th Special Forces Mission Group (7SFG), located at Eglin AFB, FL has a requirement for Network Emulation Simulation Interrogation Equipment (NESIE) - Special Recon Mission Kits to outfit 7SFG’s Electronic Warfare section.

The 7SFC’s mission is to: Organize, equip, train, validate and prepare forces for deployment to conduct worldwide special operations, across the range of military operations, in support of regional combatant commanders, American ambassadors, and other agencies as directed.

The NESIE – Special Recon Mission Kits required by 7SFC is an active over-the-air system that enables and enhances Electronic Warfare Support (EWS) operations. It provides OPE/IBP, FORCEPRO, and active targeting in a small form factor. NESIE can be utilized in both permissive and non-permissive environments as both a mounted and man-portable system. The system’s ability to survey, locate, deny, and correlate emitter information in one Graphical User Interface (GUI) provides faster situational awareness and ensures no loss of coverage. Lack of this system can lead to an increased risk to mission and risk to force, in a EWS environment.

7SFC’s General Requirements:

1. Interoperable with other AMS Electronic Warfare Support equipment.

2. Non-proprietary Graphic User Interface with web based technology.

3. Lifetime technical support and hardware warranty with no additional cost to the unit

4. New Equipment Training (NET) tailored to Special Forces trade craft.

5. Familiarization on SOUTHCOM cellular networks.

Market research revealed AMS is the only source capable of meeting the Government’s requirements. AMS is a small business in Charlotte, North Carolina. AMS specializes in the delivery of advanced technologies, training, and professional services in the areas of Technical Surveillance, Tactical Cyber Operations, Special Reconnaissance, and Special Operations Technical Support. The NESIE characteristics below are unique to AMS:

1. NESIE is currently the only system that is interoperable with other Electronic Warfare systems that United States Army Special Operations Command (USASOC) has already acquired from AMS, the manufacturer.

2. NESIE It is the only system capable of meeting USASOC’s needs that can cover multiple frequency cellular bands (2G, 3G, 4G, LTE and 5G upgradable). Failure to have a multipurpose, easily accessible system can potentially lead to loss of target due to time constraints or failure to identify threats.

3. NESIE is the only available product that includes a lifetime hardware warranty and technical support.

4. NESIE is non-proprietary open face software; all other systems use software that is proprietary to that company, which usually comes at additional long term cost for upgrades or changes.

7SFC’s technical representative for this procurement has determined that the NESIE system meets all classified operational requirements. Any deviation in the specified equipment will lead to mission failure and the loss of life. If the LSJ is not approved, 7SFC risks receiving equipment that is not interoperable with current 7SFC’s Electronic Warfare Support equipment leaving another capability gap with potentially higher cost or loss of life.

6. DESCRIPTION OF EFFORTS TO SOLICIT AS MANY OFFERS AS PRACTICABLE OR

EXCEPTION

The market research conducted by the Contracting Officer and information submitted by the customer for review indicates that only one (1) source, ADVANCE MISSION SYSTEMS (AMS), LLC has the required items available on their GSA Schedule 70 (Information Technology Solutions and Electronics) contract and is the only source who can provide pricing. GSA has already determined the prices on the Information Technology Schedule 70 to be fair and reasonable.

7. DETERMINATION BY THE CONTRACTING OFFICER THAT THE ANTICIPATED COST

TO THE GOVERNMENT WILL BE FAIR AND REASONABLE AND REPRESENTS THE BEST

VALUE:

In accordance with FAR 8.404, all pricing will be evaluated prior to award. All pricing will be reviewed to ensure pricing and terms are in accordance with AMS, LLC’s MAS contract. The Contracting Officer will seek price reductions from AMS, LLC in accordance with FAR 8.405-4.

The Contracting Officer anticipates the use of variety of price analysis techniques in order to substantiate price reasonableness of the items requested in the award decision document.

These techniques included, but not limited to the following:

Requesting recent commercial and Government sales history Direct competitive pricing comparisons Making indirect pricing comparisons to:

o the same or similar items in the marketplace, o competitive published price lists, and o Independent Government Estimates.

8. DESCRIPTION OF MARKET SURVEY CONDUCTED

Contracting Officer’s market research obtained from GSA Advantage and other online sources indicates that there is only one (1) vendor, AMS, LLC that can provide the requested items which has all of the form, fit and function capabilities that meets the customer’s unique requirements.

Approved By:

Office of General Counsel Date

CONTRACTING OFFICER CERTIFICATION AND APPROVAL

The Contracting Officer has determined that the appropriate actions were taken under this acquisition meet the conditions described in FAR Subpart 8.405-6(a)(1)(B), One Source. The information contained in this justification is accurate and complete to the best of the Contracting Officer's knowledge and belief.

Contracting Activity:

Melissa Salvatore Date Large SOP Branch (7QFAD)

7/9/2020

7/9/2020