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DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY

NAVSUP FLEET LOGISTICS CENTER NORFOLK

700 ROBBINS AVE, BLDG 2B

PHILADELPHIA, PA 19111-5083

IN REPLY REFER TO 280.1E

J&A 18-015

JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL

FOR USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

1. IDENTIFICATION OF AGENCY AND CONTRACTING ACTIVITY:

This is a justification and approval for use of other than full and open competition. The requiring activity is Commander, Navy Air Force Reserve (CNAFR). The contracting activity is NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk Philadelphia Office.

2. Description of the Action Being Approved.

This acquisition is conducted under the authority of Title 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1). This is an other than full and open competition action to be awarded as a new order for Apple and Otterbox name brand supplies. This action will be competed as a total small business set aside for the name brands listed above. The placement of a firm fixed priced order is anticipated.

3. Description of Supplies/Services.

The proposed acquisition is to procure name brand Apple Tablets and Otterbox cases. The users at Fleet Logistics Support Wing require these specific devices to be utilized as Electronic Flight Bags (EFB). The total estimated value of this acquisition is $***** to be fully funded with funding document N0007218RC70031. The Requirement Breakdown is as follows:

220 each iPad 2017 220 each Otterbox Defender series for iPad 2017 10 each iPad Mini IV 10 each Otterbox Defender series for iPad Mini IV

4. Statutory Authority Permitting Other Than Full and Open Competition.

The statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition is 10 U.S.C. 2304 (c)(1), Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies Will Satisfy Agency Requirements, as implemented by FAR 6.302-1.

5. Rationale Justifying Use of Cited Statutory Authority.

Per COMNAVAIRSYSCOM messages 182006Z May 15, 292006Z Mar 16, 312004Z May 17, 182006Z Oct 17, and 292008Z Nov 17, and PMA 281 Electronic Kneeboard Website, the following electronic devices have been authorized as use as an Electronic Flight Bag: IPAD 2017, and IPAD MINI for C20, C37, C40, and C130 aircraft. These tablets are the only tablets that have been authorized to be utilized as Electronic flight bags for these aircraft.

The purchase of the iPads is to necessitate the need to have a paperless cockpit, which ultimately requires pilots to have access to digital flight plans, navigation publications (enroute charts/approach plates/weather/NOTAMS/mission route packs) and aircraft technical manuals. Digital publications have much higher fidelity than paper charts and worldwide access to monthly updates while aircraft are forward deployed. CNAFR pilots utilize many applications in the performance of their daily job functions similar to AMC (Air Mobility Command) an Air Force Transport Aircraft and all international commercial operators, Fleet Logistics Support Wing (FLSW) utilizes Jeppesen data, which also develops the FliteDeck Pro app. Further, unlike Air Force AMC, CNAFR does not provide dispatch services for C-20, C-40, or C-130 aircraft. These aircraft commanders must self-dispatch worldwide and do so utilizing a Jeppesen's program, Milplanner, the output of which can be effectively incorporated into the Jeppesen FliteDeck Pro iPad application.

In addition, FLSW will utilize the Gulfstream PlaneBook which offers access to digital publications and associated updates. Gulfstream does not provide paper publications for all of FLSW Gulfstream pilots and aircrew. Although paper publications are still available for jets the hard copy updates tend to arrive significantly later than when the updates were made. This time delay is due to the fact that the majority of Gulfstream’s customers rely on digital publication access and the time needed to print and ship.

Another product that will be utilized by FLSW is the C-130 Electronic Takeoff and Landing Data (eTOLD) application. This application was developed for the FLSW community and is only offered for iPad. A large percentage of these pilots are commercial airline operators and almost all of them utilize iPad tablets/applications with their companies. FLSW relies on their expertise with these applications to help standardize FLSW worldwide operations.

The Otterbox for the EFB are necessary to offer protection from breakage and to increase longevity of the EFB. Additionally the Otterbox case provides a leg strap that the pilot can use to strap the EFB to their thighs during flights offering wick reference to the digital navigation information or aircraft technical manuals as required. Otterbox is the only manufacturer that subjects their Defender Series cases to their certified drop protection program, running their cases through a 238 hour battery of tests. The tests include drop, abrasion, thermal shock, and ultraviolet. The test results proved that the Otterbox cases are rugged and provide the unique level of protection necessary for an aerial/flying environment.

6. Description of Efforts Made to Solicit Offers from as Many Offeror as Practicable.

The acquisition of supplies covered in this document will be procured through FedBizOpps as a small business set aside to retailers that provide the Apple and Otterbox name brand items listed in section 3.

7. Determination of Fair and Reasonable Cost.

The NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center (FLC) Norfolk Contracting Officer will determine that the price negotiated for this acquisition is fair and reasonable pursuant to FAR Part 13.5.

8. Actions to Remove Barriers to Future Competition.

For the reasons set forth in Paragraph 5, Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk, Philadelphia Office has no plans at this time to compete future contracts for the types of supplies covered by this document. If another potential source emerges, Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk, Philadelphia Office, will assess whether competition for future requirements is feasible by checking if any updated IFC messages have been released and contacting the Commander, Naval Air Force Reserve office to inquire if any other tablet brands have been approved to be used as an EFB.

9. CONTRACTING POINT OF CONTACT:

The point of contact at Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk, Philadelphia Office is Aleksandar Rajcic, Code 280.1E, (215) 697-9615 or by e-mail at Aleksandar.rajcic@navy.mil.

CERTIFICATIONS AND APPROVAL

TECHNICAL/REQUIREMENTS CERTIFICATION

I certify that the facts and representations under my cognizance which are included in this Justification and its supporting acquisition planning documents, except as noted herein, are complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.

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