SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION-FINAL.pdf

Control No: W912NW20Q0060

Version – February 2017

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 9035 Ocean Dr. Bldg. 10, Mail Stop 18, Corpus Christi TX, 78419-5260.

2. Description of Action:

Nature: New Requirement

Contract Vehicle: Purchase Order # TBD.

Purchase request Number: W45N7V0014010E Pricing/Contract Type: Fixed Price Funds: Army Working Capital Funds, FY: 2020

Name of Proposed Contractor(s) and Address:

Southwest Solutions Group Inc. (0HDL3) 2535-B E. State Highway 121 Suite 110 Lewisville Texas, 75056

Brand Name Buy: No

3. Description of Services or Supplies: The Vertical Lift Modules (VLM) are comprised of twenty-six (26) separated lift systems. The systems were designed and manufactured by Kardex Remstar Inc. The equipment is used for storage of aircraft parts. The total estimated value of the proposed action is $114,000. The period of performance is a base period plus two (2) option periods.

CLIN 0001: PM Services for (26) Vertical lift Modules (VLM) / QTY: 26 / UoM: Each

CLIN 1001: PM Services for (26) Vertical lift Modules (VLM) / QTY: 26 / UoM: Each

CLIN 2001: PM Services for (26) Vertical lift Modules (VLM) / QTY: 26 / UoM: Each

Period of Performance: 09/28/2020 to 09/27/2023 Total Value: $114,000

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: Southwest Solutions Group Inc. is the only authorized sales and service dealer in the state of Texas for Kardex Remstar for all Office & Government Kardex Remstar, Kardex Systems, and Megastar equipment. Southwest Solutions Group Inc. is the only authorized dealer with access to spare parts, technical assistance and products for Kardex Remstar systems.

6. Publicizing Contract Actions: For FAR Part 13 actions, the public display and synopsis requirements of FAR 5.101 and FAR 5.203 apply and will be followed.

7. Market Research: Market research was conducted on July 10, 2020 by Gilbert Sanchez, Equipment Specialist who has personal knowledge in procuring services of this type and by contacting knowledgeable persons in the Government and industry regarding the commercial nature of this requirement and standard industry practices.

David L. Garcia, CCAD Management Analyst and Kim Windham, Engineer Southwest Solutions Group were contacted on December 10, 2019. Search engines such as Google.com were searched for relevant information.

8. Other Facts: Not Applicable.

9. 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.

Michael J. Paddack Chief, Equipment Maintenance Division

10. 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 and market research.

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.

Archie Covington Contracting Officer