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J&A NUMBER

J&A Number: 18070

DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY

NAVSUP FLEET LOGISTICS CENTER NORFOLK

1968 GILBERT STREET SUITE 600

NORFOLK VA 23511-3392

IN REPLY REFER TO

26 JAN 2018

SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION

1. 1. Identification of the Agency and Contracting Activity:

a. Agency Name: Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group Two (EODGRU TWO) 2520 Midway Road, Suite 200 Virginia Beach, Virginia 23459

2. Description of the Action Being Approved.

In accordance with FAR 19.1406; this requirement will be procured as Sole Source under Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside to Point One USA. This is a new requirement to obtain Homemade Explosives (HME) courses that are designed to support various aspects of EODGRU TWO’s and Navy Expeditionary Combat Command’s (NECC) training missions.

3. Description of Supplies/Services.

In preparation for contingency operations that EOD Group Commanders support, EODGRU TWO requires the support of a contracted trainer/vendor who will provide an advanced EOD course of instruction (COI) to EOD Technicians regarding Homemade Explosives (HME), and associated operational tasks associated with HME. The training will be platoon based and is expected to take place during the Unit Level Training (ULT) phase of the platoon’s Optimized-Fleet Response Plan (O-FRP) prior to deployment. The outcomes described by this PWS focus is on curriculum, operational training and practical exercises to better prepare EOD personnel to adapt tactics and techniques in support of operational mission tasking.

The Contractor shall provide (10) ten EOD Threat Assessment/Homemade Explosives (HME) courses per year to educate and train a maximum of (16) sixteen EOD personnel per course in the recognition, detection, identification, desensitization, neutralization, safe handling, transport, and disposal of HME in an operational environment.

The Contractor shall provide all qualified instructors, labor, training aids, explosive materials, and equipment necessary to instruct and train a maximum of (16) sixteen U.S. Navy EOD Personnel in the specified areas. The government will provide the classroom, explosive range, and HME preparation area for use by the contractor located at FT Story, VA. The training curriculum will be designed to support a (3) three day course of instruction with a minimum of eight (8) and a maximum of (12) twelve hours of instruction per training day.

As illustrated in the table below, the proposed contract will contain a (12) twelve month base period, (4) four one-year option periods, and a (6) six month option period, in accordance with FAR 52.217-8 if needed. The period of performance will begin on, or about, 01 March 2018 to 31 August 2023, if 52-217-8 is exercised.

The Independent Government Estimate (IGE) for this requirement, formulated by EODGRU TWO, which includes an additional (6) six months of services authorized by FAR 52.217-8 if needed. This estimate was based on technical expertise, market research and expectation of training events for the upcoming (5 ½) five and a half years. Additionally, EODGRU TWO included an escalation rate of 2.2% for each period, based on the December CPI of 2.2%. The total amount of the IGE is $2,139,475.90, and is shown as follows:

Independent Government Estimate for EOD Homemade explosive (HME) COI (3 day)

Base Period

The Independent Government Estimate (IGE) for the Base Period was formulated by EODGRU TWO based on historical expenses incurred and previous quote for this particular requirement.

Option Year 1 (+2.2%)

The Independent Government Estimate (IGE) for the Base Period was formulated by EODGRU TWO based on historical expenses incurred and previous quote for this particular requirement.

Option Year 2 (+2.2%)

The Independent Government Estimate (IGE) for the Base Period was formulated by EODGRU TWO based on historical expenses incurred and previous quote for this particular requirement.

Option Year 3 (+2.2%)

The Independent Government Estimate (IGE) for the Base Period was formulated by EODGRU TWO based on historical expenses incurred and previous quote for this particular requirement.

Option Year 4 (+2.2%)

The Independent Government Estimate (IGE) for the Base Period was formulated by EODGRU TWO based on historical expenses incurred and previous quote for this particular requirement.

52.217-8 6-month extension (+2.2%)

The Independent Government Estimate (IGE) for the Base Period was formulated by EODGRU TWO based on historical expenses incurred and previous quote for this particular requirement.

The base period for this requirement will be funded with FY18 Operations & Maintenance Navy (O&MN) funds. These funds are not currently available. Accordingly, the resultant purchase order will be issued subject to the availability of funds. Options will be funded with the appropriate FY O&MN funds.

4. Statutory Authority Permitting Sole Source.

The statutory authority permitting procurement program for small business concerns and controlled by service-disabled veterans is 15 USC 657f (a)(1), sole source contracts, a contracting officer may award a sole source contract to any small business concern owned and controlled by Service-Disabled Veterans if such concern is determined to be a responsible contractor with respect to performance of such contract opportunity and the contracting office does not have a reasonable expectations that 2 or more small business concerns owned and controlled by Service-Disable Veterans will submit offers for the contracting opportunity as implemented by FAR 6.302-5(b)(6).

5. Rationale Justifying Use of Cited Statutory Authority.

In accordance with FAR 19.1406; the initial market research process revealed there were no other SDVOSBs to satisfy this procurement and there is no reasonable expectation of receiving two or more SDVOSBs. This procurement is valued under $4 million and these services are not currently being performed by an 8(a) participant under the provisions of Subpart 19.8 or have been accepted as a requirement by SBA under Subpart 19.8.

Point One USA is not a registered 8(a) participant and is a SDVOSB participant within the Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Concerns Program. Point One USA has been determined to be a responsible contractor with respect to performance and award can be made at a fair and reasonable price in accordance with FAR 13.106-3(a)(2).

The negative impact of delayed support would be detrimental to the Government, as EODGRU TWO has identified this need and has implemented it into their training plan for pre-deployment. Since deployments are unpredictable and endanger life, the courses to be provided under the authority requested by this J&A are critical and are necessary in order for the Navy to continue its mission.

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

The Contracting Officer utilized various market research methods, including internet, Electronic Document Access (EDA), and conducted a Dynamic Small Business Search, to locate capable vendors of providing the required support services.

Since EOD and the Contracting Officer conducted adequate market research, which located a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business who was determined capable of performing and already had a course that could be used as is or modified to meet EODGRU TWO’s needs; therefore it was determined that it was unnecessary to conduct a Sources Sought, as it was unlikely that there would be two or more companies capable of having course available.

These services are classified under the North American Classification system Code 611519 (Other Technical and Trade Schools - Specialized Military Training), with a size standard of $15M.

7. Determination of Fair and Reasonable Cost.

A determination of fair and reasonableness of price will be based on the Procuring Contracting Officer’s price analysis IAW FAR 13.106-3; comparison of the contractor’s quote to previously paid invoicing, previous pricing history, published price list of the same or similar items, comparison to an Independent Government Estimate, and comparison to similar items in the commercial marketplace.

8. Actions to Remove Barriers to Future Competition.

This requirement is anticipated to be awarded by no later than 28 February 2018 and will be synopsized as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside as Sole Source. Any future contracts that result from this requirement will be competed appropriately.

9. CONTRACTING POINT OF CONTACT

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.

Technical Cognizance:

Signature Name (Printed) Phone No. Date

Requirements Cognizance:

Signature Name (Printed) Phone No. Date

LEGAL SUFFICIENCY REVIEW

I have determined this Justification is legally sufficient.

Signature Name (Printed) Phone No. Date

CONTRACTING OFFICER CERTIFICATION

I certify that this Justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. To the extent that the J&A/LSJ value is between $150K and $700K, the Contracting Officer’s signature below also represents approval of the J&A/LSJ.

Signature Name (Printed) Phone No. Date

CONTRACTING ACTIVITY COMPETITION ADVOCATE REVIEW

To the extent that the J&A/LSJ value is between $700K and $13.5M, the Competition Advocate’s signature below also represents approval of the J&A/LSJ.

Signature Name (Printed) Phone No. Date

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