Redacted_KOSigned1Revised2_JandA_for_HOOD_ATCT_18-C-0045-_26Sep19-_Extension_(003)_Redacted.pdf

CCMI-CHD-HD

MEMORANDUM FOR

SUBJECT: Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition

Program/Equipment: The program and equipment located at Fort Hood, Texas

Authority: 10 U.S.C. 2304(c) (5) as implemented by FAR Part 6.302-5 -- Authorized or Required by Statute.

Signature:

FAR Part 6 Justification and Approval for Other than

Full and Open Competition

1. Contracting Activity: Mission and Installation Contracting Command Fort Hood, Texas (MICC-FH), 36000 Darnall Loop, Fort Hood, Texas 76544

2. Description of Action: This is a request for contract extension (PR#11205684 for . The Air Traffic Control Tower at Hood Army Heliport is being renovated by under contract through the

The is extending the contract for for 30 days in order for them to finish the renovation work. The new completion date for is currently 23 October 2019. Tunista will complete their contract requirements past the end of contract date. In order for to complete the re-installation of the equipment the contract has to be extended. The revised schedule from to complete the re-installation of the equipment requires an additional 120 days. The initial schedule had starting their re-installation July 2019, but is now scheduled to begin reinstall by the end of October 2019.

3. Description of Supplies/Services: Work will consist of providing all equipment, materials and personnel required for engineering, fabrication, de-installation, re-installation of existing equipment, installation of new equipment/material, integration and testing to support the Fort Hood, TX Hood Army Airfield (HAAF) Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) Renovation Project.

Period of Performance: 30 Sept 18 to 31 Jan 20

4. Authority Cited: 10 U.S.C. 2304(c) (5) as implemented by FAR Part 6.302-5 --

Authorized or Required by Statute

5. Reason for Authority Cited: The Directorate of Aviation Operation is the subject matter expert (SME) for this type of work and their personnel have supported Program Manager Air Traffic Control PM ATC for numerous years assisting and fielding National Airspace System (NAS) equipment. Their expertise mitigates all risks that could potentially affect safety of flight operations.

6. Publicizing Contract Actions:

The justification and approval for the Transmitter site renovation will be posted on Fedbiz Opps (FBO) within 14 days after contract (modification) award (see FAR 6.305 (a)). SBA has been notified of this extension as of 23 September 2019.

7. Market Research: Previous market research was provided by the requiring activity and submitted as part of the original acquisition package. The market research identified one source that is able to fulfill this requirement as they are the subject matter experts in providing goods and services for this requirement. Their expertise mitigates all risks that could potentially affect safety of flight operations. Current market research indicates that based on the technical nature of this requirement and the required technical experts in this field has provided substantial documentation that justifies their prices and qualified personnel to continue providing support on this contract. The cost to change contractors would outweigh the cost to maintain the current contract for the extension. Additionally, this modification extension is to allow to complete the re-installation after the complete the renovation portion of the tower. No additional cost to the current contract is necessary.

8. Other Facts: To fulfill statutory requirements relating to section 8(a) of the Small Business Act, as amended by Public Law 100-656, contracting officers may limit competition to eligible 8(a) participants. On the basis for not competing this extension, International Construction Inc. is shown in DSBS as an active 8(a) status through 9/28/2021.

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

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10. Requirements Certification: I certify that the supporting data under my cognizance which are included in the justification are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Typed Name: SHARON V. JONES Date:

Title: Contracting Officer

SHARON V. JONES

11. Fair and Reasonable Cost Determination: Based on the current market research conducted on 19 August 2019. I hereby determine that the anticipated cost or price to the Government for this contract action is fair and reasonable, a commercial item is being acquired for service to continue under the current contract terms and conditions and is hereby justified as the price point that is fair to all parties involved in this transaction.

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

JONES.SHARON.VE

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Digitally signed by

JONES.SHARON.VENA.1064714526

Date: 2019.09.26 10:28:46 -05'00'

Based on the foregoing justification, Approval

Typed Name: SHARON V. JONES Title: Contracting Officer X

SHARON V. JONES

JONES.SHARON.V

ENA.1064714526

Digitally signed by

JONES.SHARON.VENA.1064714526

Date: 2019.09.26 10:29:36 -05'00'