REDACTED Limiting-Competition-under-SAT_ACC.docx

Control No: W45N7Vl 13100D2

Memorandum for Record – Limiting Competition at or below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold

1. Contracting Activity: Army Contracting Command – Redstone Arsenal – Corpus Christi Army Depot, Contracting Office (CCAM-ALC), 9035 Ocean Dr. Bldg 10, Mail Stop 18.

2. Description of Action: New Requirement

Order #_______ against a single award IDC Contract Modification # _______ to existing PO/TO/DO/Call Order #________________

Pricing/Contract Type: Fixed Price Time & Materials/Labor Hours Cost Reimbursable Hybrid

Funds: Operations & Maintenance, Army (OMA) Other Funds: Army Working Capital Funds, FY: 2021

Name of Proposed Contractor(s) and Address:

Spectrum Technologies Ltd Western Avenue Bridgend CF31 3RT, United Kingdom

Brand Name Buy: Yes No

3. Description of Services or Supplies: One (1) Brand Name Spectrum Nova 840i Laser Wire Marking Machine dereeler, coil pan, splice detector, Windows OS and control software to include subcomponents, system installation, testing, operator training and maintainer training, Operator, Maintenance and Calibration manuals; hard and electronic copies.

Delivery Date: 14 Weeks After Receipt of Order (ARO)

Total Value: $

4. Authority: FAR 13.106-1(b)(1): For purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold (SAT), only one source reasonably available, urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand name, or industrial mobilization.

5. Reasons for Authority Cited: Justification of the brand name sole source for replacing the existing laser wire marker machine has exceeded its life cycle of ten (10) years by approximately four (4) years and has become maintenance intensive to keep in operation. A trouble ticket for repairs and maintenance is generated every three (3) weeks. It has issues creating clear and legible markings in accordance with TM 1-1500-323-24-1, SAE International AS5649, ASD EN4650, and AS50881 standards, Sikorsky standard SS7333, and Boeing standards BAC5152 and D6-36911 on multiple gage and insulation medium wires. The in-house maintenance crew, TEAMs, has trained personnel familiar with Spectrum equipment. However, the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) has determined the model is obsolete and has phased out production of replacement parts. Moving forward with a brand name Spectrum modeled machine allows for the smooth transferring of existing programmed harnesses across H-60, AH-64, and CH-47 programs. A total of over one-thousand (1000+) harness programs that include: thirty-nine (39) Apache harnesses, twenty-nine (25) CH-47 harnesses, twenty-five (25) HH-60G harnesses, four- hundred and forty-eight (448) H60-A harnesses, five-hundred and seventy (570) H60-A to -L conversion harnesses, and more than ninety-two(92+) H60-V harnesses are transferable to the new model.

The programing for these programs is proprietary to Spectrum Technologies. Continuing with Spectrum Technologies ensures a smooth transition of programs with minimal interruption to production within the DEPOT. Purchasing from a different manufacturer would add additional costs to the DEPOT. These costs would be in money and manpower to convert the above programs to the new manufacture machine. This would also become an unsurmountable loss of information.

The field maintenance manual TM 1-1500-323-24-1 specifies the use of a bench top brand name Spectrum CAPRIS 50-100PCS or equivalent “for direct wire marking when available at “O” (operator) and “I” (intermediate) level maintenance” activities. However, at a depot level where harnesses can consist of forty-five (45) or more wires and total more than two-thousand five-hundred (2500) feet of wire this system is inadequate to keep up with the ten(10) harnesses and miscellaneous small wire repairs ordered daily.

The new brand name Spectrum Nova 840i includes an air cleaning system to allow air to be vented back into the space without modifying the existing building envelope to vent exhaust air outside.

6. Publicizing Contract Actions: For FAR Part 13 actions, the public display and synopsis requirements of FAR 5.101 and FAR 5.203 do not apply due to an exception at 5.202(a) (13).

7. Market Research:

Conducted by: Matthew Lynch– Requirer and Terry Clark – Contract Specialist Dates: 05 January 2021 through 26 May 2021.

Personal Knowledge in procuring supplies/services of this type: Research of previous Market Research and contracts awarded in the past for same service: Mr. Lynch gained knowledge of the Laser Wire Marking Machine was through discussion with Roberto Alaniz (Electrical Supervisor) and Mike Stanton (Wire Room Operator) who are Aircraft Electrical subject matter expert.

Contact with knowledgeable persons in Government and/or industry regarding the commercial nature of this requirement and/or standard industry practice in this area of supplies/services. Identify those contacted by name, title and date of contact: Henry Middleton - CCAD, Mechanical Engineer, 10/27/2021; Mike Staton - CCAD, Wire Room Operator, (SME), 10/27/2021; Roberto Alaniz - CCAD, Aircraft Electrical Supervisor, (SME), 10/1/2021.

Results of recent market research review for similar or identical supplies/services:

Spectrum Tech - Pricing data provided, 12/8/2020; Laselec.com - Blocked by CCAD I.T. department; Ausgiant.com.au - company did not respond to inquiry.

Discuss publication of a formal request for information: On May 26 2021, the Contract Specialist posted an RFI (request for information) on Beta Sam Gov. The RFI closed on 03 June 2021 at 11:00 am Central Time. Two companies showed an interest and they are Spectrum Technologies located in Fort Worth, Texas and Laselec, a Komax Company, located in Grand Prairie, Texas.

Discuss the review of source lists for identical or similar items obtained from Government, professional and/or industry sources. Identify research and date performed. Mr. Lynch found through market research on 05 October 2020, K9918 Laser Wire Marker, serial #C53020 obtained in 2004.

8. Technical/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: Andy Conner Title: Assembly Repair Division Chief

Signature:

9. Contracting Officer Certification/Approval:

I hereby determine that the anticipated cost or price to the Government for this contract action will be fair and reasonable based upon price analysis.

I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief, and that completing this purchase as a sole source is in the best interest of the Government. Additionally, I approve this justification to limit competition subject to the availability of funds and provided that the services or supplies herein described have otherwise been authorized for acquisition.

Typed Name: Christopher W. Chapple Title: Contracting Officer

Signature:

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