JA_16-0492_REDACTED.doc

J&A_16_0492

16-0492

JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL

FOR USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

1. Contracting Activity.

Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWC-AD) Lakehurst, NJ

2. Description of the Action Being Approved.

This justification and approval authorizes and approves a limited competition procurement of various Boeing Commercial Common Support Equipment (CSE) required to support the airframe of the P-8A aircraft. The resultant contract will be issued on a Firm Fixed Price basis. This procurement will be limited to the small business manufacturers authorized by Boeing to manufacture this equipment. The anticipated delivery date of the CSE is thirty-five (35) weeks after contract award.

3. Description of Supplies/Services.

This acquisition is for various Boeing CSE. The CSE is used to perform numerous airframe maintenance, installation, and removal tasks. The various Boeing CSE include the following:

The quantities above fill deficits for the US Government.

See Appendix A for Estimated Dollar Value

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

41 U.S.C. 1901, Simplified acquisition procedures (Certain Commercial Items).

5. Rationale Justifying Use of Cited Statutory Authority.

Boeing is the sole designer and developer of the above CSE. The Boeing CSE was designed and tested to specifically interface with the P-8A airframe. Continuation of the procurement of the Boeing PSE is necessary for compatibility with the existing configuration and will maintain the existing logistical footprint and management. The various CSE currently issued to the fleet incorporate the Boeing design. Boeing has authorized numerous small businesses the right to manufacture the CSE by providing the drawings to the small businesses. Boeing and the authorized vendors are the sole manufacturers of the above CSE. The Government does not possess the technical data package required for the above CSE to allow for full and open competition.

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

Market research was conducted and confirmed that there are multiple vendors authorized by Boeing to manufacture the Boeing CSE required. Various Internet search engines (Google, Yahoo & Bing) were queried for potential sources of the CSE to meet P-8A requirements. Boeing was contacted and provided a list of authorized vendors capable of meeting the requirements. The resultant Request for Proposal will be issued as a Combined Synopsis Solicitation on the FedBid website.

7. Determination of Fair and Reasonable Cost.

The negotiation and establish of a fair and reasonable price will be conducted in accordance with FAR 15.4. As stated in FAR 15.402, the Contracting Officer shall ensure that all supplies and services under this contract are procured at a fair and reasonable price.

8. Actions to Remove Barriers to Future Competition.

For reasons set forth in paragraph 5, NAVAIR has no plans to conduct a full and open competition for future procurements. If another potential source emerges, NAVAIR will assess whether a full and open competition for future requirements is feasible.

Appendix A

Estimated Dollar Value in Thousands

Total

$1006

$1006

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