single_source_justification_B-29 DOC.pdf

Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition)

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Section A: General Contract Information

Is this a Bridge Action as defined in the AF Bridge Action Reduction Plan? Yes No

Contracting Activity: 97th Contracting Squadron

Project/Program Name: B-29 Doc & Doc's Friends, Inc

Purchase Request / Local ID Number:

Estimated Contract Cost (including Options):

Section B: Description of the Supplies/Services Required

The B-29 "Doc" will be providing a static display as well as an aerial performance to include WWII warbird flybys and a "Tanker Heritage Flyby" in formation with Altus AFB-assigned KC-135 and KC-46 aircraft. The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision and other items and services to provide static display, a media flight and an airborne aircraft demonstration.

Section C: Justification for Soliciting from a Single Source or Brand Name

The B-29 "Doc" is deeply rooted with the Altus community and local base populous. As they are based out of Wichita, KS, their travel costs are greatly reduced as compared to other WWII warbird/bomber platforms across the US. Most importantly, their outstanding safety record, longstanding success within the air show industry and their experience make the B-29 "Doc" highly and uniquely qualified to perform at the 2025 Altus airshow.

Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition

The B-29 "Doc" is one of only two operating B-29s in the world. Full research was conducted via the Internet and during the International Council of Air Shows (ICAS) annual convention. Lt Col Heinlein (Altus Air Force Base Open House Director) attended ICAS to determine if there were other acts that could provide the same performance at the desired time. 97 CONS has done extensive research utilizing Electronic Documents Access (EDA) and FPDS-NG and we have found that the air shows all use the same acts that are present at ICAS.

Section E: Steps to Preclude Future Single Source or Brand Name Awards

For future air shows, research will be done through the International Council of Air Shows to determine if any other organizations are developing these capabilities. Market research will also be conducted through the Internet and the Electronic Documents Access (EDA) system.

Section F: Contracting Officer's Determination

I have determined, in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), that the circumstances of this contract action deem only a single source is reasonably available.

Date

14-Nov-2024

Typed Name and Rank/Grade of Contracting Officer

Lori Ann Clinton/GS14

Signature of Contracting Officer

Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition) April 2021 Page of Section A: General Contract Information Is this a Bridge Action as defined in the AF Bridge Action Reduction Plan?

Section B: Description of the Supplies/Services Required Section C: Justification for Soliciting from a Single Source or Brand Name Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition Section E: Steps to Preclude Future Single Source or Brand Name Awards Section F: Contracting Officer's Determination I have determined, in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), that the circumstances of this contract action deem only a single source is reasonably available.

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