LSJ_TACOM SAMD_LENCO BEARCATS_ID22200097_signed.pdf

LIMITED SOURCE JUSTIFICATION

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

Contracting Activity: General Services Administration (GSA) Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) Acquisition Operations Division/Large SOP 819 Taylor St., Fort Worth, TX 76102

Requiring Activity: US Army TACOM/SAMD, AMTA-MSS- 6501 E. 11 Mile Rd.

AMTA-MSS- , MS 909

Detroit Arsenal, MI 48937-5000

ID22200097

MAS Contract Number: GS-07F-169DA Procurement Vehicle Consolidated Multiple Award Schedule, Category/NAICS 336992 Description of Requirement: Lenco BearCat Armored Security Vehicle and

Support Items Brand Name(s): Lenco Industries, Inc. (Lenco) Delivery After Receipt of Order (ARO): 364 days (52 weeks) ARO

Estimated Procurement Value: $1,625,135.00

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 five (5) Lenco BearCat Armored Security Vehicles and Support Items as shown in the table below. The Client is the U.S. Army, Tank Automotive and Armaments Command (TACOM)/Security Assistance Management Directorate (SAMD), Division AMTA-MSS-A . TACOM has a fully implemented and funded Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) for the Republic of Serbia, LOA Case Designator #RB-B-WAV.

This Limited Source Justification (LSJ) serves to support the (one source) procurement of the following items required by the Republic of Serbia, LOA Case Designator #RB-B-WAV:

LOA

Line #

Description Manufacturer QTY

001 Lenco BearCat Armored Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) Lenco 5

002 Lenco Spare Parts Lenco 2 Years

003 OCONUS Training N/A 1

This LSJ serves to support the procurement as a one-source award for deliverables manufactured and

Award Schedule (MAS) Contract, GS-07F-169DA in accordance with FAR 8.405-6. Sources were limited in accordance with the requirements specified in the LOA with the Republic of Serbia and FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(B), One Source.

TACOM/SAMD has a fully implemented and funded FMS LOA for the Republic of Serbia, LOA Case Designator #RB-B-WAV. The required items(s) are procured as specified by the LOA that requires a specific brand name, part number. No other like and/or similar products will meet the needs of the requesting country.

Freight: F.O.B. Origin - Ocean Freight. Special shipping required. GSA 1611 Program Applies.

Mark For address as follows:

MAPAC: BRBC00

KASARNA NARODNOG HEROJA STEVICE

MOD LTC ALEKSANDAR VLAJIC

TEL 381-113203-584 FAX381-113000094

JOVANOVICA VOJNA POSTA 2080 3

26101 PANCEVO SERBIA

MIPR No.: 11523227, 523228 and 1152300 has been submitted providing full funding.

4. IDENTIFICATION OF THE AUTHORITY AND SUPPORTING RATIONALE

This acquisition will be was 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.

The United States (USG) offers to sell to the Republic of Serba via FMS LOA, Case Designator #RB-B-

Category/NAICS 336992. 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 beta.SAM.gov within fourteen (14) days of award IAW FAR 8.405- 6(a)(2)(i)

The required items(s) are procured as specified by the LOA that requires a specific brand name, part number. No other like and/or similar products will meet the needs of the requesting country. The circumstances and rationale for limiting consideration to Lenco for award in accordance with FAR providing the supplies or services required at will demonstrate that Lenco is the manufacturer and is the only source of supply as their products are not sold through any authorized distributors.

5. DEMONSTRATION THAT THE ACQUISITION REQUIRES THE USE OF THE

AUTHORITY CITED

The requested item is being procured by the US Government in support of the Arms Export Control Act for the Republic of Serbia. The required items are procured as specified by the FMS LOA that requires a specific brand name, part numbers. No other like and/or similar products will meet the needs of the requesting country.

Lenco is a small business located in Pittsfield, MA. Lenco Armored Vehicles is the leading designer and

Department SWAT teams. Lenco also manufactures armored military vehicles for International Police Forces, the US Army, US Navy, US Air Force and US Marines. Lenco developed its core line of tactical armored vehicles in response to customer-driven requirements for commercial alternatives to military line includes the BEAR and BearCat vehicles.

A search on GSA Advantage revealed Lenco is the manufacturer and sole distributor for the required BearCat vehicles. The Contracting Officer also confirmed Lenco sells the required items via their GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Contract, GS-07F-169DA. Therefore, given the requirements specified in the LOA with the Republic of Serbia and cited FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(B), procuring the required items (brand-name, part number) from one source is justified.

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, Lenco Industries, Inc. has the required items available on their GSA MAS Contract, GS-07F-169DA and is the only source who can provide pricing. GSA has already determined the prices on the Multiple Award Schedule to be fair and reasonable.

7. DETERMINATION BY THE CONTRACTING OFFICER THAT THE ANTICIPATED COST

TO THE REPUBLIC 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

Officer will seek price reductions from Federal Resources 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

In accordance with FAR 8.002(a)(1)(i) through (v), the Contracting Officer has determined that the required items are not available from other priority Government supply sources, such as the Federal Prison Industries, AbilityOne, Interagency Contract Directory (ICD) or through the Green Procurement Compilation.

Schedule (MAS) under consolidated Schedule, titled: Multiple Award Schedule (consolidated Schedule).

The requested items are specifically listed under Category/NAICS 336992: Armored Vehicles, Vehicle Armoring Services, and Wheeled Vehicles (excluding patrol cars).

In conducting market research, the Contracting Officer determined that Lenco is the only source for the required models. Therefore, given the requirements specified in the LOA with the Republic of Serbia and cited FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(B), procuring the required items (brand-name, part number) from one source is justified.

9. OTHER FACTS SUPPORTING THE JUSTIFICATION

While GSA is committed to expanding competition, we must accomplish that goal with the least risk to going efforts. GSA jeopardizes being able to meet

10. LIST OF SOURCES THAT EXPRESSED AN INTEREST IN THE ACQUISITION

As indicated by the Technical Representative signature below, this equipment is manufactured and distributed by Lenco. Therefore, this is the only appropriate source for this equipment to support the mission requirements of TACOM.

11. STATEMENT OF ACTIONS TO OVERCOME BARRIERS OF COMPETITION

At this time, Lenco is the only brand capable of m Until it is determined these required items no longer meets the requirements set forth within the LOA between the US Army and the Republic of Serbia, Lenco must continue to be procured as a brand name, part number. To ensure the above is met, TACOM will continue to evaluate the capabilities of other vendors through continuing market research and changing needs of the US Army and the Republic of Serbia. Continued efforts in this regard will ensure that the Government utilizes the most efficient and economical provider.

The Government will continue to both search the Internet for possible sources of supply in addition to synopsizing any intent to negotiate with a single source for future requirements, thereby keeping industry aware that the Government is aware of no other sources for the required items. Additionally, this justification will be posted to beta.SAM within fourteen (14) days of award for a minimum of thirty (30) days in accordance with FAR Subpart 8.405-6(a)(2)(i).

GSA conducts continuous market surveys on products to determine the availability of qualified sources expos, demonstrations, and review trade publications to keep current on industry offerings and potential suppliers for these types of items.

12. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS CERTIFICATION

In accordance with FAR Subpart 8.405-6(c) and on behalf of the requiring agency, the undersigned client agency Technical Representative hereby certifies that the required items described herein from Lenco, is the only appropriate equipment that will meet the minimum needs of the Government and the basis for the justification is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I further understand that the facts I have presented will be solely relied upon to make the determination to limit competition, and sources for this procurement.

David L. Tipp, Jr. Date

TACOM/SAMD, AMTA-MSS-A

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 FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(B). The information contained in this

Contracting Activity:

Melissa Salvatore Date Contracting Officer, Large SOP (7QFAD)

APPROVALS:

Branch Chief, Large SOP (7QFAD) Date

Assistant Regional Counsel (LD7) Date

Director, Assisted Acquisition Division (7QFA) Date

COMPETITION ADVOCATE CERTIFICATION:

I, the approving authority, determine that the actions taken under this acquisition meet the conditions described in FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(B) is justified. The signature below also represents approval of this Limited Sources Justification.

Competition Advocate (7QSA) Date