Sole Source Justification - Aircraft Sunshade for Posting.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: 82 CONS

Project/Program Name: 80 FTW Aircraft Shelter Repair, Salvage, and paint

Purchase Request / Local ID Number: F3V1A14141AW01

Estimated Contract Cost (including Options):

Section B: Description of the Supplies/Services Required

The scope of work includes repairing and repainting aircraft shelters and salvaging damaged aircraft shelter roof sheets resulting from an impact-related incident. Furthermore, touch-up paint will be administered to the lower faces of the lower-end wall struts, situated directly below the newly installed fabric end screens, to conceal any exposed steel. This process will cover 16 rows of Aircraft Sunshades across 32 end walls.

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

Agate Steel, the manufacturer of aircraft shelters installed at Sheppard AFB, has exclusive ownership of the precise specifications and possesses the understanding needed to replace the end screens of these shelters. Their unmatched knowledge and demonstrated proficiency make them the most suitable choice for the requirement. Furthermore, Agate Steel will perform work related to their previously awarded contract, FA302024P0018. Therefore, it is strongly recommended that the Government consider granting a sole-source contract to Agate Steel.

Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition

Comprehensive Market Research was diligently carried out in compliance with FAR Part 10 regulations. The findings of this research indicated that comparable requirements had previously been granted to Agate Steel. However, as the original manufacturer of the existing aircraft shelters at Sheppard AFB, Agate Steel holds the proprietary specifications necessary for the modifications of these shelters. Their unparalleled expertise makes them the most knowledgeable entity regarding the repair of these end screens. A notification on the Government-wide point of entry (GPE) will signify the contracting agency's explicit intent to pursue a sole-source contract award to assess whether conducting a competitive procurement process in the future aligns with the government's best interests.

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

To avoid future single source awards, market surveys will be undertaken to identify potential future sources capable of meeting similar requirements.

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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

30-May-2024

Typed Name and Rank/Grade of Contracting Officer

STEVEN B. TAYLOR, GS-13, Contracting Officer

Signature of Contracting Officer

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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