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IV. STATUTORY AUTHORITY PERMITTING OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN

COMPETITION

10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(l), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other

Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements.

V. DEMONSTRATION THE CONTRACTOR'S UNIQUE QUALIFICATIONS OR NATURE OF

THE ACQUISITION REQUIRES THE USE OF THE AUTHORITY CITED ABOVE

The authority in paragraph IV above applies because Delphi Connection Systems is the only approved manufacturing source for the items. The items have been assigned an Acquisition Method Code (AMC) of

3 indicating the parts must be obtained from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM).

VI. DESCRIPTION OF EFFORTS MADE TO ENSURE OFFERS ARE SOLICITED FROM AS

MANY POTENTIAL SOURCES AS DEEMED PRACTICABLE

A Sources Sought was issued on 12 Oct 2018 under solicitation number SPE4A6-19-R-0073 with the intent of identifying potential interested sources that can support this requirement. The purpose of the

Sources Sought is to identify alternate sources and respondents were afforded the opportunity to submit a

SAR. Sources identified through the Sources Sought will also be provided a copy of the solicitation in the event they are interested in any subcontracting opportunities. The response date for the Sources Sought notice was 18 Oct 2018, and Borsight Inc. responded to the notice to inquire if Government has the drawings; SAR instructions were given to Borsight Inc. via email.

This requirement was synopsized 19 Oct 2018 on Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps) as required by FAR 5.201. It was anticipated additional sources may be identified through the synopsis and that these sources may be able to participate by submitting a SAR package which will be provided to ESA for evaluation, and if approved will be added as a potential source for this item.

VII. DETERMINATION BY THE CONTRACTING OFFICER THE ANTICIPATED COST TO

THE GOVERNMENT WILL BE FAIR AND REASONABLE

The overall cost of this acquisition will be fair and reasonable to the Government. In accordance with

FAR 15.403-4, the contractor will be required to provide certified cost and pricing data to be used in supporting the Government's evaluation of the proposed cost. The proposed skill mix of labor, labor hours, types and quantities of material, other direct costs, and direct and indirect rates will be negotiated by the Government based on recommendations from the Cost and Pricing Branch at DLA Aviation.

Information obtained from Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) and/or expert technical personnel supporting the program may be utilized to support the Government's pricing objectives. The contract price will be negotiated in accordance with the procedures in FAR Part 15.

Based on foregoing, the Contracting Officer hereby determines the anticipated cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable.

VIII. DESCRIPTION OF THE MARKET RESEARCH CONDUCTED AND THE RESULTS. OR

STATEMENT OF THE REASONS MARKRT RESEARCH WAS NOT CONDUCTED

Limited effort were made to conduct market research since the Government has internal information that demonstrates the item to be solicited are not fully competitive. The items in the solicitation were identified as sole source to Delphi Connection Systems by the AMC code of 3. The AMC assignment is established by the cognizant Engineering Support Activity (ESA) and indicates the Government does not have adequate data or rights to the data, or both. Market research confirms the item to be included in the solicitation at this time is only available from a single manufacturer which is Delphi Connection Systems.

IX. ANY OTHER FACTS SUPPORTING THE USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN

COMPETITION

The Government does not have adequate data or rights to the data which means technical data is not available and cannot be developed to permit Full and Open Competition. The Government has determined it is not economical to buy the data or rights to the data.

X. LIST OF SOURCRS, IF ANY, THAT EXPRESSRD INTEREST IN THE ACQUISITION

Delphi Connection Systems (CAGE 53669)

30 Corporate Park Ste 303

Irvine, CA 92606

Borsight Inc. (CAGE 56NH4)

3525 Airport Road

Ogden, UT 84405

XI. A STATEMENT OF THE ACTIONS, IF ANY, THE AGENCY MAY TAKE TO REMOVE

OR OVERCOME ANY BARRIERS TO COMPETITION BEFORE MAKlNG SUBSEQUENT

ACQUISTION FOR THE SUPPLIES

The current requirement was synopsized 18 Oct 2018 on FedBizOpps to allow potential sources to identify themselves. The solicitation included DLA Directive (DLAD) Procurement Notes L04- Offers for Part Numbered Items and M06 - Evaluation and Acceptance of Offers for Part Numbered Items, which provides guidance to potential suppliers. Potential sources will be given the opportunity to submit a

Source Approval Request (SAR) package for evaluation so competition can be expanded for further procurements.

XII. CONTRACTING OFFICER'S CERTIFICATION

The Contracting Officer's signature on the Coordination and Approval Document evidences she has determined this document to be both accurate and complete to the best of her knowledge and belief.

XIII. TECHNICAL/REQUIREMENTS PERSONNEL'S CERTIFICATION

As evidenced by signatures on the Coordination and Approval Document, the technical and/or requirements personnel have certified any supporting data contained herein, which is their responsibility, is both accurate and complete.