Redacted JA W58RGZ24R0029 10SEP2024.pdf

Solicitation: W58RGZ-24-R-0029

Sole Source Justification and Approval Under FAR 13.501

WEAPON SYSTEM: UH-60 Black Hawk

1. Contracting Activity: Army Contracting Command � Redstone Arsenal (ACC-RSA), ATTN: CCAM-ALB, Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898-5000.

2. Description of Action: The Aviation and Missile Command (AMCOM) Logistics Center (ALC) requests approval to award a sole source procurement for overhaul of the Remote Data Concentrator. The resulting contract will be a single-award, Firm-fixed Price (FFP), five-year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) overhaul contract to the following contractor:

Simmonds Precision Products, Inc., ; Large; ;

100 PANTON RD, VERGENNES, VT 05491 USA.

The minimum quantity is and the maximum quantity is , which includes a maximum of for Foreign Military Sales (FMS). United States (US) quantities will utilize Army Working Capital Funds. FMS quantities will utilize FMS funding, but this requirement is not source directed.

3. Description of Supplies/Services: ALC has a requirement to provide the overhaul of the Remote Data Concentrator. The contractor shall furnish all services, facilities, labor, parts, materials, equipment, tools, and data necessary to complete the inspection and overhaul. The following information is provided for the Remote Data Concentrator:

PRID: CB688

PRON:

SYSTEM: UH-60 Black Hawk Noun: Remote Data Concentrator Input/Output NSN: 1680-01-500-6388 Input/Output P/N: 30201-0501 CSI: No Estimated Quantity Range:

Estimated Base Year Quantity Value:

Estimated Out-Years (two-five) Value:

Total Estimated Dollars:

Contract Type: 5-year IDIQ

The estimated US requirement quantity is for the base year at an estimated value of , and the out-years (two thru five) estimated value including FMS requirements is . The total estimated dollar value of the proposed

6. Efforts to Obtain Competition: In accordance with DFARS 205.205- 71, DFARS 206.302-1(d), and DFARS Procedures, Guidance, and Information (PGI) 206.302-1 (d), a Sources Sought announcement was publicized on SAM.gov on 24 October 2023 and ended on 8 November 2023. No responses were received to the sources sought notice for this acquisition.

Subcontracting Competition: IAW FAR 19.702 and FAR 19.704, a Subcontracting Plan is required for large businesses on acquisitions that exceed $750K. According to FAR 19.704, the contractor must include FAR 52.219-8, entitled �Utilization of Small Business Concerns�, in all subcontracts that offer further subcontracting opportunities and shall require all subcontractors, except small businesses, that receive subcontracts more than $750K to adopt a plan that complies with the requirements of the clause at FAR 52.219-9, �Small Business Subcontracting Plan�. Per FAR 44.204(c), the solicitation and resulting contract will include the FAR clause 52.244-5, entitled �Competition in Subcontracting� and DFARS clause 252.219-7003, entitled �Small Business Subcontracting Plan (DoD Contracts)� to ensure that all subcontracts are awarded on a competitive basis to the maximum extent possible.

7. Actions to Increase Competition: As stated previously in paragraph five, technical data is not available to support full and open competition, and no adequate DMWR is available for the overhaul of the Remote Data Concentrator. Should the Government decide to write a DMWR for this requirement, it will be competed in future procurements.

8. Market research Report/Commerciality Determination Report (MRR/CD): In accordance with FAR 10.002(b) meaningful market research for was conducted by Lead Inventory Management Specialist, AMCOM Logistics Center, in the last 12 months (with specific dates for each step listed below). Research methods included the following: (a) Personal knowledge in procuring supplies/services of this type: (b) Contacting knowledgeable persons in government during March 2023 (to include a Supervisory Logistics Management Specialist); (c) Publication of a formal request for information in the form of a sources sought notice issued on 24 October 2023 (d) Review of Government and/or commercial databases for relevant information during March 2023, (Interactive Configuration Management and Procurement Program (ICAPP), Logistics Modernization Program (LMP), Federal Logistics Data on Mobile Media (FEDLOG), ARISE database in October 2023.

The source revealed from a search of those databases is Simmonds Precision Products, Inc. Based upon this market research, it has been determined that the Government's needs can be satisfied with commercial products or services by customary or reasonable modification or non-developmental items. Based upon that above, the basic clauses and provisions prescribed in FAR Part 12 are sufficient for use in this acquisition and will be utilized.

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.

Typed Name:

Title: Lead Inventory Management Specialist

Date

Signature:

12. Requirements 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.

Typed Name: Date:

Title: Chief, Acquisition Planning Division Signature:

13. Fair and Reasonable Cost Determination: I hereby determine that the anticipated cost to the Government for this contract action will be fair and reasonable.

The determination of fair and reasonable cost will comply with the policies, regulations, and procedures in FAR Part 12, �Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services. Analysis techniques will include cost/price analysis, use of Independent Government Estimates, comparison to commercial catalogs and prices, and comparison to prices historically paid for required items.� Certified cost or pricing data is not required per FAR 15.403-1(b)(3).

Typed Name: Date:

Title: Contracting Officer Signature

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

Typed Name: Date:

Title: Contracting Officer Signature:

APPROVAL

Based on the foregoing justification, I hereby approve a procurement limited to Simmonds Precision Products, Inc., ; Large;

100 Panton Rd., Vergennes, VT 05491 USA, for the procurement of overhaul of the Remote Data Concentrator in the estimated amount of $5,645,250.00 on an other than full and open competition basis pursuant to the authority of 41 United States Code 1901 as implemented in Federal Acquisition Regulation 13.501(a)(1)(ii), sole source (including brand name) under the authority of the simplified procedures for certain commercial items.

DATE: Signature:

Command Advocate for Competition