SPE4A721R0339_Redacted.pdf

JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

SOLE SOURCE HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESS ZONE (HUBZone)

(1) Identification of the agency and the contracting activity

This justification and approval (J&A) is submitted to request authority for the use of other than full and open competition to support requirements generated by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA). The contracting authority for this requirement is DLA Aviation - FAQE, Richmond, VA.

(2) Nature and/or description of the action being approved.

This J&A seeks approval to issue Solicitation SPE4A7-21-R-0339 as a sole source HUBZone set-aside directed to Malone's Cnc Machining, Inc. (2V045).

(3) A description of the supplies or services required to meet the agency’s needs (including the estimated value)

The solicitation proposes to award a contract for NSN1560-016490709. The item(s) are limited source and Malone’s CNC Machining Inc. is capable of manufacturing the NSN. The contract will cover five-year period of performance. The total estimated value is .

(4) An identification of the statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition.

A sole source HUBZone set-aside is justified under 10 USC 2304(c)(5), FAR 6.302-5, authorized or required by statute.

(5) A demonstration that the proposed contractor’s unique qualifications or the nature of the acquisition requires use of the authority cited.

FAR 19.1306(a)(1)-(6) specify when a sole source HUBZone set-aside is appropriate. This acquisition meets those circumstances, as follows:

(1) The contracting officer does not have a reasonable expectation that offers will be received from two or more HUBZone small business concerns;

Market research identified Malone CNC Machining Inc. as the only HUBZone manufacturer capable of manufacturing this NSN.

(2) The anticipated award price of the contract, including options, will not exceed—

(i) $7.5 million for a requirement within the NAICS codes for manufacturing; or

(ii) $4.5 million for a requirement within any other NAICS code;

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

AVIATION

8000 JEFFERSON DAVIS HIGHWAY

RICHMOND, VIRGINIA 23297-5100