W52H0908C0115.pdf

CONTROL No. ACA100058

Program/End Item: M24 Sniper

Weapon System and Contractor

Spare Part/Support Packages

Est. Dollar Value: $2,000,000.00

CMO # 10-280

JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL

FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

1. Contracting Agency: U.S. Army TACOM Contracting Command (RI) Rock Island, IL

61299-7630.

2. Description of Action: This action will result in add-on to contract W52H09-08-C-0115 with

Remington Arms Company of Ilion, NY. Award is projected for the 4 th

Quarter FY 10 and FMS

Direct Cite (U.S. Appropriated FY 10 funds) will be used.

An acquisition plan is not required because this procurement does not meet the dollar threshold for an acquisition plan.

3. Description of Supplies/Services: This requirement is for a quantity of 232 each M24 Sniper

Rifles, NSN: 1005-01-240-2136, Part Number 12011886. The proposed add-on will be executed via a modification to the contract. The total estimated dollar value of this award is $2 million.

4. Authority Cited: 10 USC 2304(c)(1), Only One Responsible Source authorized by FAR

6.302-1.

5. Reason for Authority Cited:

a. As authorized by FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source, procurement by other than full and open competition is necessary as a competitive technical data package does not exist for these parts. The spare parts and end item are proprietary to Remington Arms

Company and the Government does not intend to acquire technical data from Remington

Arms Company. There is no sufficient option available for obligation against the current contract for the M24 Sniper Rifle and the CSP. The Government estimates a cost of $2 million and 2 years for acquiring the technical data package. Remington Arms Company is the original manufacturer of the M24 Sniper Weapon System and is the only source that possesses the technical expertise and equipment to provide required spare parts while maintaining the interchangeability of existing assets. The Government does not intend to purchase a detailed technical data package because of the limited quantity of end items in field. Qualification procedures are not available. Estimated engineering costs associated with development of qualification procedures are $1.5 million with an estimated schedule of two years. Estimated cost to determine if a new source has become qualified is $2 million with and estimated schedule of two years.

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b. This equipment will provide an urgently needed enhancement to the operational capability of the Pakistan forces at a critical time in efforts to stabilize the security situation in

Pakistan, defeat Al Qaeda and Associated Movements (AQAM), and prevent cross border attacks against coalition forces in Afghanistan.

c. The tribal belt that straddles the Afghanistan/Pakistan border, despite four and half years of Coalition, Afghan and Pakistani military efforts, remains a volatile region that supports militant Islamic extremism and inhibits regional stability. While U.S. and Coalition forces can continue to directly engage militant Islamic extremists as part of a comprehensive counterinsurgency strategy in Afghanistan, we must rely solely on the efficacy of

Pakistani security forces to accomplish this task in Pakistan. AQAM use the international border to tactical and strategic advantage; it is the most vulnerable seam between

Coalition, Afghan and Pakistani security efforts. Despite the continuous presence of

Pakistan Army infantry brigades in the tribal areas, the security situation has steadily decreased, and militant extremists still have the ability to recruit, train, and execute attacks against Pakistani security forces in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FAT A) as well as against Coalition and Afghan security forces in Afghanistan. Inadequate and antiquated individual and crew level materiel has directly contributed to the limited results produced by the Pakistan military while conducting operations within the FA TA and has enabled terrorist organizations to thrive. However, recent cooperative initiatives between the USG and Pakistan have provided an opportunity to effect the overall combat capability of forces operating within the tribal belt. These initiatives include training enhancement and materiel procurement, needed for improving Pakistan's capability to counter terrorist activity throughout the region.

d. M24 Sniper rifles have already been issued to the Pakistani forces and have created a baseline of standardization of operations and support that is critical to be continued. To change to a different rifle would adversely affect the already limited, over-tasked, and under resourced Pakistan Army logistics capabilities.

6. Efforts to Obtain Competition: This procurement action will be synopsized in FedBizOpps to alert interested contractors and subcontractors.

7. Actions to Increase Competition: Due to the cost associated with developing qualification procedures and acquiring technical data rights based on the limited number of M24 Sniper

Weapons Systems to be acquired and fielded, it is not in the best interest of the Government to acquire data rights. Competition for future procurements will not be pursued. Cost associated with acquiring the technical data package from Remington Arms Company is estimated at $2 million and may take up to 2 years. Funds are not available to reverse engineer these items.

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8. Market Research: On 02 July 2010 Market Research was conducted by Lynn Smith, ARDEC

Engineer. Based on the Engineer’s knowledge of the M24 Sniper Weapon System, results of her research conducted supported sole source procurement to Remington Arms Company in order to maintain interchangeability with existing assets.

9. Interested Sources: To date, no other sources have expressed an interest in writing. The notices require by FAR 5.201 will be published and any proposals received shall be considered.

10. Other Factors:

Procurement History:

Contract: W52H09-08-C-0115

Contractor: Remington Arms Company

Award Date: 15 July 2008

Competitive Status: Sole Source to Remington

Authority: FAR 6.302-1

Control No.: ACA100058

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11. Technical Certification: I certify that the supporting data under my cognizance which are included in the J&A are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Name: xxxxxxxxxxxx Date: 12 July 10

Title: Act Ch, Sm arms Br Signature:

12. Requirement Certification: I certify that the supporting data under my cognizance which are included in the J&A are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Name: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Date: 12 July 2010

Title: Leader, Team Support Group Signature: //s//

13. Fair and Reasonable Cost Determination: I hereby determine that the anticipated cost for this contract action will be fair and reasonable based on cost/price analysis. Certified Cost and

Pricing data will be obtained.

Name: __Teresa L. Stottlemyre_______________________ Date: 13 Jul 2010

Title: _Contracting Officer________________________ Signature: //signed//

14. Contracting Officer Certification: I certify that this J&A is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Name: Teresa L. Stottlemyre Date: 13 Jul 2010

Title: Contracting Officer Signature: //signed//

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APPROVAL

Based on the foregoing justification, I hereby approve the procurement of 232 each M24 Sniper

Rifle, NSN: 1005-01-240-2136, Part Number 12011886 for a total estimated value of $2 million, on an other than full and open competition basis pursuant to the authority of 10 USC

2304(c)(1) and FAR 6.302-1, subject to the availability of funds, and provided that the services and property described herein have otherwise been authorized for acquisition.

DATE: __14 July 2010______________ SIGNATURE: //signed//______

LA RUTH SHEPHERD

Competition Advocate