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PR9478841 Brand Name Justification INL Bogota Cessna-I72SP

PR9478841 BRAND NAME JUSTIFICATION

INL BOGOTA - CESSNA-l72SP AIRCRAFT PURCHASE FOR COLOMBIAN

NATIONAL POLICE

1. Identification of the agency and the contracting activity:

The Department of State, Office of Acquisition Management, proposes to award a purchase order on a brand name basis for two Cessna-InSP aircraft on behalf of INL Bogota. This purchase will be conducted utilizing FAR Subpart 13.5 (Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items) procedures. The total estimated cost of this procurement is ••••

2. The nature and/or description of the action being approved.

Approval to acquire, on a brand name basis, the Cessna-l ZzSf' aircraft described in item 3. Aircraft must meet the minimum required technical characteristics described in the RFQ.

The Government intends to award a FFP purchase order.

3. A description of the supplies or services required to meet the agency's needs.

INL Bogota requires the acquisition of two model Cessna-InSP airplane in order to strengthen the Initial Pilot Training Program for Colombian National Police pilots at the Police Aviation School (ESAVI).

4. An identification of the statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition.

FAR 13.501(a) (1) (ii) and 41 U.S.c. 1901

5. A demonstration that the proposed contractor's unique qualifications or the nature of the acquisition requires use of the authority cited.

The Cessna-l ZzS!' airplanes being acquired will be donated to the Colombian National Police (CNP) in support of the CNP Aviation School. The CNP currently operates 4 Cessna-l Zz and 2 Cessna-I 52 (which is a close Cessna-In variant) airplanes conducting Initial Fixed Wing Pilot Training at the school. This purchase will add to that training fleet to ensure continuity of training platforms. The CNP also operates 8 Cessna-206 and 5 Cessna-208 (also Cessna-l Z? variants) aircraft conducting law enforcement flight operations. Therefore, it is easier for students trained in the Cessna-In to transition to flying operational missions in one of the 13 law enforcement aircraft. CNP maintenance personnel are extensively trained on the maintenance of Cessna aircraft and have the tooling and backshop support to maintain the engines and propeller systems in these aircraft. Also, the CNP has in-place an

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PR9478841 Brand Name Justification INL Bogota Cessna-InSP extensive parts inventory and logistics agreements specific to Cessna aircraft.

Purchasing this brand of airplane will provide continuity and sustainability of training readiness and ensure compatibility with existing CNP equipment.

6. A description of efforts made to ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential sources as is practicable.

A solicitation will be published on beta.SAM. All responses received will be considered. In accordance with FAR 5.102(a)(6), a copy of this justification, redacted as needed, will be posted with the solicitation.

7. A determination by the Contracting Officer that the anticipated cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable.

The Contracting Officer will utilize the analysis techniques described in FAR 13.106- 3(a)(2) to determine price reasonableness. The Contracting Officer expects to receive quotations from multiple aircraft dealers.

8. A description of the market survey conducted and the results or a statement of the reasons a market survey was not conducted.

After a request for this specific aircraft from the CNP, INL Bogota reviewed information available via the internet. Two (2) entities, with contact information below, in the United States were identified as possible authorized Cessna-l ZzSf' dealers. As mentioned before, all responses received to the solicitation will be considered.

Vendor Name 1 ULS CORP

Address 10889 Nw 17 Th ST Unit 151 Sweetwater, FL 33172 Point of Contact Alejandro Leon Salgado Telephone Number Phone: 305-871-7474 a.leon@ulscorp.net E-mail Sales@ulscorp.net

Vendor Name 2 SAMAIR SERVICES INC.

Address 14972 SW 17th LN MIAMI FL 33185 Point of Contact Felix Porras Telephone Number 786-306-7526 or 786-306-6818 E-mail Website: www.samairservices.com

9. Any other facts supporting the use of other than full and open competition such as:

None.

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PR9478841 Brand Name Justification INL Bogota Cessna-I72SP

10. A listing of sources, if any that expressed, in writing, an interest in the acq uisition.

Two sources have expressed an interest in this acquisition. If more are received in the future, all such expressions of interest will be considered accordingly.

11. A statement of the actions the agency may take to remove or overcome any future barriers to competition before any subsequent acquisition for the supplies or services required.

There are no barriers within Contracting Agency's power to remove. The Colombian National Police's existing investment in Cessna-I72SP airplanes is fixed and unchanging, and the current commercial offers by Cessna aircraft dealers in Colombia is beyond Agency's power to change. All future requirements will be analyzed in advance to ensure that additional sources are identified and considered for future purchases.

CERTIFICATIONS

TECHNICAL AND REQUIREMENTS CERTIFICATION

I certify that this justification is accurate and contains complete data necessary to support the recommendation for other than full and open competition.

24 November 2020

Aviation Quality Control Advisor

Date:

November 27, 2020

I••••• ~--------- INL Bogota Aviation Division Chief

Date: