N6134019R0119_Brand_name_A_ARATC_Spares_Redacted.pdf

SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION PROCEDURES (SAP)

Determination Memorandum for Sole Source Acquisitions Over $3,000 but not Exceeding $150,000

SOLICITATIONS MAY BE LIMITED TO ONE SOURCE ONLY IF THE CONTRACTING OFFICER DETERMINES THAT ONLY ONE SOURCE IS REASONABLY AVAILABLE. WHEN THE CUSTOMER DESCRIBES AN ITEM OR SERVICE, WHICH LIMITS THE AVAILABILITY TO ONE SOURCE, THE DETERMINATION MUST EXPLAIN WHY THE ITEM OR SERVICE PROVIDER IS THE ONLY ONE THAT WILL MEET THE GOVERNMENT'S REQUIREMENT. STATEMENTS SUCH AS "ONLY KNOWN SOURCE" OR "ONLY SOURCE WHICH CAN MEET THE REQUIRED DELIVERY DATE" ARE INADEQUATE TO SUPPORT A SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE. THIS FORM MAY BE USED IN LIEU OF THE DETERMINATION DESCRIBED IN FAR 13.106. THE CUSTOMER SHALL

PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

1. PURCHASE REQUEST OR REQUISITION NUMBER:

1300791792

2. PROJECT/TASK NUMBER:

ARATC 15G31

3. ESTIMATED AMOUNT:

$36,000.00

4. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES OR SERVICES REQUIRED AND THE INTENDED USE:

There are three labs associated with the 15G31 SATS trainer at Naval Air Technical Training Center (NATTC) Pensacola, Florida: Advanced Radar Air Traffic Control (ARATC), Radar 2 and Radar 3. All three labs share baseline software and Radar Labs 2 and 3 are being updated as a part of the FY17 15G31 SATS Upgrade program. The ARATC 15G31 upgrade will leverage on the contracted upgrades being performed to Government Furnished Information (GFI) baseline software and commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) hardware to make subsequent/similar upgrades to the ARATC lab. This effort will consist of upgrading one Instructor Operator Station (IOS) and eight student training stations. All work for this effort will be performed utilizing Government ISEO on-site personnel.

5. UNIQUE CHARACTERISTICS THAT LIMIT AVAILABILITY TO ONLY ONE SOURCE, WITH THE REASON NO OTHER SUPPLIES OR

SERVICES CAN BE USED:

Contract (N6134017F0050-P00022) was awarded to upgrade 15G31 Radar Labs 2 & 3. ARATC 15G31 Lab utilizes the same brand name equipment design and baseline software; by using the same brand name hardware, we will be able to significantly reduce the time to test our software. These brand name hardware parts, were specifically manufactured for integration for the radar labs. The baseline software is also being utilized by two other laboratories within the building, and we are leveraging previously acquired training and subject matter expertise.

Consideration of any alternatives, even if available and applicable, would require an unacceptable cost to the Government for retraining and loss of productivity, with the additional risk of possible capability loss over the known applications. This type of training would also necessitate an unacceptable delay.

6. EXPLAIN WHY AN ADEQUATE PURCHASE DESCRIPTION OR OTHER INFORMATION SUITABLE TO SOLICIT MORE THEN ONE

SOURCE HAS NOT BEEN DEVELOPED:

As noted in 5 above, the switch-over costs for changing hardware would be unacceptable and the act itself would necessitate an unacceptable delay. Any replacement of a part number with a like or similar item could cause incompatibility problems within the training device rendering it inoperable or decreasing capabilities as design. Delivery of parts that are not specifically requested, will create the need of the ISEO team to re-test the parts in the training device. This testing to ensure that the new parts will work properly in the device will add time and cost to a system already being delivered. This brand name hardware is commercially available and this requirement will be solicited to industry.

7. PROVIDE A STATEMENT OF ACTIONS, IF ANY, THE GOVERNMENT MAY TAKE TO REMOVE OR OVERCOME ANY BARRIERS TO

COMPETITION BEFORE FUTURE ACQUISITIONS ARE REQUIRED:

N/A. The Government has already overcome barriers since this will be competitively solicited.

8. CUSTOMER