B01_COMFRC PG over SAT LSJ_FINAL Redacted.pdf

J&A No. F2554, 25-024

28 JUL 2025

LIMITED-SOURCES JUSTIFICATION

1. Contracting Activity.

Commander, Fleet Readiness Centers (COMFRC), Patuxent River, MD

2. Description of the Action Being Approved.

This justification is to seek approval for the use of a limited source award under FAR Part 8.405- 6, Limited Sources, for a Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) order under the authority of the Multiple-Award Schedule Program. The proposed contractual action will be the award of a sole source contract for a the brand name ‘Accuris’ products from the sole authorized reseller Allium US Holding LLC. (UEI: CUX7BNW8J445, Address: 7979 E Tufts Ave Ste. 300 Denver, CO 80237-3361) (Allium) under General Service Administration (GSA) Schedule GS-02F-024DA.

This proposed action is to use limited sources to procure the ‘Accuris’ Interoperable Platform Solution Online, including the Engineering Workbench (EWB), Haystack, Parts Intelligence, and ESDU. This proposed action will meet the needs of Fleet Readiness Center, East (FRCE).

3. Description of Supplies/Services.

FRCE’s requirement includes the following salient characteristics: access to proprietary engineering society data, engineering standards, publications, military-adopted specifications and standards, parts intelligence data, catalog data, and parts search resources, all of which are uniquely created for the aviation industry and provided by Allium’s software brand ‘Accuris’.

This brand name software is essential for the rework, upgrade, and repair of fleet aircraft, engines, and components and represents the minimum needs of the Government. The Department of Defense (DoD) commonly utilizes ‘Accuris’ products to support the aviation industry.

The estimated total value for this procurement is , including all option years. The potential period of performance is August 2025 – August 2030.

4. Identification of the Justification Rationale (see FAR 8.405-6(b)) and, if applicable, a Demonstration of the Proposed Contractor's Unique Qualifications to Provide the Required Supply or Service.

DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY

NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND

COMMANDER, FLEET READINESS CENTERS

47038 MCLEOD ROAD, BLDG 448

PATUXENT RIVER, MD 20670-1626

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J&A Number: F2554 25-024

FAR 8.405-6(b), Items peculiar to one manufacturer: Brand Name

Allium is the sole authorized reseller of ‘Accuris’ intellectual property, inclusive of its software source code. This makes Allium the sole source of its software licenses, subscriptions, and maintenance. Software maintenance is necessary to provide patches and updates necessary to sustain ‘Accuris’ products running on DoD networks. Allium is the sole authorized reseller of its computer software documentation, End User License Agreements, and associated intellectual property terms and conditions. Due to the proprietary, copyrighted, and patented nature of these engineering data standards and publications, and the limited availability of these resources, Allium is the sole source capable of fulfilling this requirement. Additionally, Allium has the unique capability to provide these services in a secure web portal that grants authorized Department of Defense personnel access to the subscribed software services, facilitating seamless retrieval of necessary engineering and parts-related data.

No other provider was identified that offers the same breadth and depth of access to these critical resources. Based on the market research conducted in accordance with FAR Part 10, it was determined that Allium is the sole source capable of providing the required brand name software subscription services.

5. Determination by the Ordering Activity Contracting Officer that the Order Represents the Best Value Consistent with FAR 8.404(d).

The Contracting Officer has determined the anticipated cost to the Government of the supplies/services covered by this LSJ will be fair and reasonable. The proposed order represents a reasonable total price and will be the best value for the command.

6. Description of the Market Research Conducted and the Results or a Statement of the Reason Market Research was not Conducted.

In compliance with FAR Part 10, market research was conducted by reviewing federal procurement databases, including GSA schedule holders, to determine the availability of commercial products or services that could meet the salient characteristics described in section 3 above.

Market research determined that ‘Accuris’ products offer a unique comprehensive suite of engineering and parts intelligence geared towards the aviation and defense industry, including access to over 2.5 million engineering standards from more than 450 global standards organizations, a digital platform that integrates engineering standards paired with parts intelligence that includes AI-driven research tools, and a secure, web-based portal that is compatible with DoD networks.

The market research indicated other companies’ similar products or products lack the particular features do not meet, or cannot be modified to meet, the agency’s needs. No other vendors offer alternative solutions with the detailed parts intelligence that the Government requires to effectively manage aviation supply and material requirements at FRCE.

The requirement is for proprietary software and data and no functional replacement software currently exists in the market to meet the Government's needs. The Government will continue to conduct market research to determine if there are changes in the marketplace that would enable future competitive actions, i.e., if there are similar products and/or product support in the marketplace that provide the same functionality, the original equipment manufacturer releases ownership rights of the product, or it is economically feasible to procure a new system.

7. Any other Facts Supporting the Justification.

Not Applicable

8. Statement of the Actions, if any, the Agency May Take to Remove or Overcome any Barriers that Preclude the Agency from Meeting the Requirements of FAR 8.405-1 and FAR 8.405-2 before any Subsequent Acquisition for the Supplies or Services is Made.

For the reasons set forth herein, COMFRC has no plan at this time to compete future contracts for the requirements covered by this document. If another potential source emerges, COMFRC will assess whether competition for future requirements is feasible.

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 and Requirement Cognizance:

LEGAL SUFFICIENCY REVIEW

I have determined this Justification is legally sufficient.

CONTRACTING OFFICER CERTIFICATION

I certify that this Justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

APPROVAL

Upon the basis of the above justification, I hereby approve the solicitation of the proposed procurement(s) described herein using other than full and open competition, pursuant to the authority of FAR 8.405-6(b).