M110 JA Redacted_Redacted to Post.pdf

Control No: CAO-19-0660

FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

Contracts (30 Test Weapons for Pre-Production Qualification Testing and Initial Operational Testing)

First Article Test

Total

This cost total takes into account the cost to procure, test, and evaluate a replacement to the M110 SASS. The duplication of costs would not be recovered by the USG through competition due to the fact that the current requirement is sporadic and will primarily be used to support Foreign Military Sales and other agency requirements. The table above also does not consider the cost of the TDP and the impact that would have on overall duplication of cost. It also does not consider the logistics and time it would take to type classify a new weapon to add to the inventory along with the existing

M110 SASS.

6. Efforts to Obtain Competition:

a. Effective Competition: Since this is a sole source action, effective competition is not applicable. The notices required by FAR 5.201 shall be published and any bids or proposals received shall be considered.

b. Subcontracting Competition. Since Knight’s is a small business, subcontracting arrangements are not feasible nor applicable to the instant acquisition.

7. Actions to Increase Competition: The TDP for the M110 SASS is the property of Knight’s.

Inquiries between the government and Knight’s regarding acquiring the TDP have resulted in an estimated cost of There is no known or realistic potential requirement large enough to justify the purchase of the TDP. Currently, there is no funding that can be made available to negotiate the purchase of the data rights. There have been several companies that have expressed an interest in qualifying their weapons. The government has provided these companies with information on how to qualify their weapons and will follow-up with them regarding their interest in an effort to increase competition for future requirements.

The procurement of this item will remain sole source for the duration of this contract’s ordering periods. Potential sources (other than Knight’s) will have the opportunity to qualify their design in accordance with the approved performance specification. Potential vendors will be fully responsible for all costs and coordination associated with the qualification of their design. Currently, Knight’s is the only qualified source for manufacturing of this rifle. The Government’s interest in additional sources has been and will continue to be communicated to potential sources through sources sought announcements in the Federal Business Opportunities.

8. Market Research: In accordance with Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) 205.205-71, DFARS 206.302-1(d), and DFARS Procedures, Guidance and Information (PGI) 206.302-1(d), Sources Sought Notice W15QKN19R06K7 was posted to the Federal Business Opportunities on 28 May 2019 with a closing date of 28 June 2019 by Army Contracting Command- New Jersey. The request focused on potential suppliers of a 7.62mm SASS meeting the

11. Technical 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.

Typed Name: Date: 26 July 2019 Title: Acting Product Manager, Crew Served Weapons Signature:

12. 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.

Typed Name: Date: 26 July 2019 Title: Acting Product Manager, Crew Served Weapons Signature:

13. Fair and Reasonable Cost Determination: I hereby determine that the anticipated cost to the Government for this contract action will be fair and reasonable. The basis for this determination will be made through a price analysis using the Independent Government Estimate and historical pricing.

Based on FAR 15.403, certified cost or pricing data will not be required as this is a commercial item.

Typed Name: Date: 29 July 2019 Title: Contracting Officer Signature:

14. Contracting Officer Certification: I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Typed Name: Date: 29 July 2019 Title: Contracting Officer Signature: _____ _________

Approval

Based on the foregoing justification, I hereby approve the procurement of the M110 Semi- Automatic Sniper System on an other than full and open competition basis pursuant to the authority of Title 10 United States Code (U.S.C.) Section 2304(c)(1), as implemented by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. The total value of this action is The approval is subject to the availability of funds and provided that the services, and property described herein have otherwise been authorized for acquisition.

Date: 16 September 2019 Advocate for Competition Army Contracting Command – New Jersey