REEL ASSEBMLY- J A (FINAL) REDACTED.pdf

JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

SOURCE SELECTION INFORMATION

SEE FAR 2.101 AND 3.104

FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

1. Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support, Construction and Equipment (C&E) Supply Chain, is the contracting activity.

2. The action being approved is the ability to solicit for supplies on an other than full and open competition basis.

3. Following are the supplies required to meet DLA’s needs:

Item Description: REEL ASSEMBLY, STATIC DISCHARGE National Stock Number (NSN): 4930-01-680-8264 Manufacturer/Supplier: Military Petroleum and Water, Inc. (Milpaws) (3F4L6) Part Number: P/N MPSR-100-MC Quantity: 1,385 Each Estimated Unit Price: $635.00 Each Estimated Dollar Value: $879,475.00

4. The applicable statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition is 41 U.S.C. 1901, as implemented by FAR 13.501(a), Sole Source Acquisition.

5.The use of this authority is necessary because Military Petroleum and Water (Milpaws) is the only known approved source of the subject reel assembly that meets the needs of the Government. The required reel assembly is made from the following main components: a portable static grounding reel which is pre-loaded with grounding wire, a container, and a grounding clamp. This reel assembly was designed and is used by the Marines for protection during fuel transfer. The reel assembly is used to electrically connect equipment to the ground, which prevents equipment from becoming sufficiently charged to cause a static spark. When transferring fuel, the reel assembly is needed to help prevent static dissipation, which could cause a spark and in turn could start a fire.

Delmaco Manufacturing, Inc. is the manufacturer of the basic portable static grounding reel which includes the grounding wire. Their construction utilizes a fully enclosed, gasketed, spring powered rewind mechanism. A sturdy latching system holds the extended cable at the desired length. All bearing surfaces are permanently lubricated as well. Their reels are capable of operating at temperatures as low as negative 65 degrees and as high as 125 degrees. Storage temperatures are -80 to 160 degrees. This allows their products to be used almost anywhere in the world, to protect from static and provide bonding for refueling aircraft, liquid oxygen transfer, etc.

This NSN is a modified commercial item. The main components of the reel assembly are all purchased through the commercial marketplace. Milpaws modifies the container to fit the reel assembly by drilling into the base and connecting it to an ammunition can (also commercially available). This modification (size and fit of the container) makes the item easily transportable for the Marines to move and use it. Milpaws also connects various ground clamps and other minor components to the reel assembly so when it is used in the field, it is grounded. All modifications made to the commercial components are minor in nature.

5. The proposed acquisition will be synopsized in Contract Opportunities. In addition, this J&A will be posted with the solicitation in accordance with FAR 6.305(c).

6. As the contracting officer, I hereby determine the anticipated cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable based on price analysis techniques in accordance with FAR 15.404- (b)(2)(ii)(C), specifically comparison to historical prices paid for a similar item or other than certified cost or pricing data.

7. Market research was conducted in May 2021 through a Market Research Survey provided to Milpaws as they are the only known authorized manufacturer for this NSN. A Sources Sought notice was posted to Contract Opportunities on April 21, 2021 for 30 days with no responses.

8. There are no other facts supporting the use of this authority.

9. Military Petroleum and Water, Inc. is the only source expressing an interest in this acquisition.

10. Procurement Notes M06, Evaluation of Offers for Part Numbered Items and L04, Offers for Part Numbered Items, encouraging the submission of offers for alternate products will be included in the solicitation. Any alternate offers received will be forwarded to the Product Specialist for evaluation and approval.

11. As the contracting officer, I hereby certify that this Justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Digitally signed by CORCORAN.GERARD.J.1228959835 Date: 2021.06.14 08:33:18 -04'00'

Date GERARD J. CORCORAN Contracting Officer

I hereby certify that the requirements which form the basis of this justification are accurate, that these supplies meet the Government’s needs in accordance with applicable specifications and that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Digitally signed by KERR.PATRICK.DANIEL.1038020192 Date: 2021.06.16 08:26:10 -04'00'

Date PATRICK KERR Product Specialist

I have reviewed this justification and recommend approval.

Digitally signed by MCFADDEN.TIFFANY.D.1291915031 Date: 2021.06.16 17:03:00 -04'00'

Date TIFFANY MCFADDEN SMSG Division Chief Construction & Equipment Directorate

CORCORAN.GERARD.J.1228959835

KERR.PATRICK.DANIEL.103802019

MCFADDEN.TIFFANY.D.1291915031

I have reviewed this justification for legal sufficiency.

Digitally signed by WILMOTH.NICOLE.M.1392799105 Date: 2021.06.17 09:05:22 -04'00'

Date DLA Counsel – Troop Support

I have reviewed and hereby approve this justification.

PANICHELLE.ROBERT.J.12291571 Digitally signed by PANICHELLE.ROBERT.J.1229157139 39 Date: 2021.06.17 09:13:46 -04'00'

Date ROBERT J. PANICHELLE DLA Troop Support Competition Advocate

WILMOTH.NICOLE.M.1392799105