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JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

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DLA Land & Maritime Justification for Other Than Full & Open Competition (FEB 2017)

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[X] ORIGINAL

[ ] ADDENDUM (attach copy of original J&A for add-ons or revisions)

1. The Defense Logistics Agency, DLA Land and Maritime, is the contracting activity.

2. The action being approved is the acquisition of supplies on other than a full and open competition basis.

3. The supplies required to meet the using activity’s needs are described as follows:

BRIEF DESCRIPTION NSN QUANTITY EST. VALUE AMSC

BARREL SET,20 MM 1005-01-473-3194 56 C

Estimated Base Value: $ Estimated Max Value:

Identify end item, weapon system, or class of item: This NSN is a BARREL SET,20 MM used on F-18A- D, E/F and G manufactured by GENERAL DYNAMICS-OTS, INC. 05606 P/N 9916499-10 and IAW

BASIC DRAWING NR 98752 9916499, REVISION NR DTD 12/20/1999, PART PIECE NUMBER:

9916499-10.

IAW DFARS PGI 6.3, the previous J&A must be attached. Records Management was searched and a previous J&A was not available.

The statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition is: [X] -Available from only one or a limited number of sources.

If restricted to the only source(s) of supply, include source(s) and CAGE code: GENERAL DYNAMICS-OTS, INC. 05606 P/N 9916499-10.

The use of the authority cited below:

[X] AMC 3. Acquire, for the second or subsequent time, directly from the actual manufacturer.

The use of the authority cited is based on:

[X] AMSC C. This part requires engineering source approval by the design control activity in order to maintain the quality of the part. Existing unique design capability, engineering skills, and manufacturing knowledge by the qualified source(s) require acquisition of the part from the approved source(s). The approved source(s) retain data rights, manufacturing knowledge, or technical data that are not economically available to the Government, and the data or knowledge is essential to maintaining the quality of the part. An alternate source must qualify in accordance with the design control activity's procedures, as approved by the cognizant Government engineering activity. The qualification procedures must be approved by the Government engineering activity having jurisdiction over the part in the intended application. If one source is approved, AMCs 3, 4, or 5 are valid. If at least two sources are approved or if data is adequate for an alternate source to qualify in accordance with the design control activity's procedures, AMCs 1 or 2 are valid.

On 11/18/2022 the buyer received confirmation from the product specialist that the AMC/AMSC of 1/C is accurate. The approved source is GENERAL DYNAMICS-OTS, INC. 05606 P/N 9916499-10 and IAW BASIC DRAWING NR 98752 9916499, REVISION NR DTD 12/20/1999, PART PIECE NUMBER: 9916499-10. On 12/22/2022 the AMC was changed from 1 to 3. Per the Product Specialist, this is the only known source that possesses the technical data for the manufacturing of this item, thus, demonstrating that GENERAL DYNAMICS- OTS, INC. 05606 has the unique design capability, engineering skills, and manufacturing knowledge for this NSN.

The Engineering Support Activity (ESA) has declared GENERAL DYNAMICS-OTS, INC. 05606 P/N 9916499-

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10 is the only acceptable part. Any other commercial, or non-commercial, offerings would be required to submit a Source Approval Request (SAR) to the ESA for approval. Product Specialist certified the above information is correct as of 01/26/2023 (See Attachment 1).

Efforts to ensure that offers are solicited from as many sources as practicable are:.

The acquisition will be synopsized on or about 02/06/2023 for 15 days on SAM.gov and will be on the DLA Internet Bid Board (DIBBS).

I hereby determine that the anticipated cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable.

The most recent buy for this NSN was on 04/18/2022. DO# SPE7LX22F30T5 was awarded to GENERAL DYNAMICS-OTS, INC. 05606 for 22 EA at $13,983.70 per set. This price was determined Fair and Reasonable based Price/Cost Analyst support and Cost analysis of offeror’s cost/price data w/price analysis. The contract action was coded PF.

There have been 56 contract actions for this NSN since 2006. Previous purchase quantities have ranged from to each. Prices have ranged from $ to $ The weighted average of all prices was This is a DLA direct item. The estimated price of the solicited maximum quantity of 56 each may exceed $750,000. If the contract value exceeds $750,000.00, a subcontracting plan will be required.

In order to determine the cost as fair and reasonable, Price Analysis will be calculated using past procurement history, a Learning Curve and PPI. If additional analysis is needed for the fair and reasonable determination, support will be sought from the Pricing Office.

Negotiation procedures may be used pending price analysis results and competition.

Length of contract: A firm-fixed price contract will be issued.

Quantity: 56 each.

Market Research/Efforts to Obtain Competition:

Market Survey [ ]:

Market Survey sent to the sole manufacturer of this material, GENERAL DYNAMICS-OTS, INC. 05606 for completion of the market survey. The market survey was sent to only one manufacturer due to this item only being available from the sole approved source of supply. No history of any dealers submitting proposals in the past were found. GD-OTS has supplied this item in the past. Records Management was reviewed for any other possible sources. A Sources Sought was posted on 12/06/2022 and closed on 12/13/2022. No responses to the Sources Sought were received.

Total number of vendors contacted: 1 o Names of vendors contacted and responding: GENERAL DYNAMICS-OTS, INC. 05606 o Techniques used to conduct survey: The market survey was sent via email.

Types of information requested:

o Information requested included: business size, commerciality, preference for submissions of offers through distributors/dealers or directly to the government, source of supply, catalogue price, is the item in inventory, willingness to quote the item, economical production quantities, their price break ranges, delivery, and if they are registered in SAM.

Summary of information received:

o GENERAL DYNAMICS-OTS, INC. 05606 Large Business concern o Item is not commercial o .

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Information received regarding the commerciality of the item(s):

o The COTS field in SRM is blank. Market research did not yield any readily available published catalog price lists, schedules or other form of commercial pricing that are regularly maintained and updated by a manufacturer or vendor that are available to the general public for inspection nor is there evidence of sale prices at which sales were made to a significant number of buyers constituting the general public. Therefore, the Contracting Officer determines this item to be non-commercial and the solicitation shall be issued pursuant to FAR Part 15 procedures. Synopsis will state that based upon market research, the Government is not using the policies contained in FAR Part 12. However, interested persons may identify to the contracting officer their interest and capability to satisfy the Government’s requirement with a commercial item within 15 days of this notice.

Procurement History:

Smart Number (PIIN) Source CAGE Vendor Name Quan Net Price Award Date PRC

SPE7LX22F30T5 A 05606 GENERAL DYNAMICS-OTS, INC 22 13,983.70$ 4/18/2022 PF

SPE7LX22F16Q0 A 05606 GENERAL DYNAMICS-OTS, INC 10 14,563.96$ 4/6/2022 PF

SPE7LX22F962N A 05606 GENERAL DYNAMICS-OTS, INC 27 13,983.70$ 3/22/2022 PF

SPE7LX22F136S A 05606 GENERAL DYNAMICS-OTS, INC 12 14,563.96$ 1/10/2022 PF

SPE7LX22F072E A 05606 GENERAL DYNAMICS-OTS, INC 15 14,563.96$ 1/4/2022 PF

SPE7LX22F9607 A 05606 GENERAL DYNAMICS-OTS, INC 10 14,563.96$ 12/15/2021 PF

SPE7LX22F4689 A 05606 GENERAL DYNAMICS-OTS, INC 10 14,563.96$ 11/2/2021 PF

SPE7LX22F2810 A 05606 GENERAL DYNAMICS-OTS, INC 10 14,563.96$ 10/19/2021 PF

SPE7LX21F50T8 A 05606 GENERAL DYNAMICS-OTS, INC 15 14,563.96$ 9/25/2021 PF

SPE7LX21F24K5 A 05606 GENERAL DYNAMICS-OTS, INC 24 13,983.70$ 8/19/2021 PF

SPE7LX21F24F8 A 05606 GENERAL DYNAMICS-OTS, INC 33 13,983.70$ 8/19/2021 PF

SPE7L121F7466P00001 A 05606 GENERAL DYNAMICS-OTS, INC 10 14,071.10$ 12/1/2020 PF

SPE7L121F6429P00001 A 05606 GENERAL DYNAMICS-OTS, INC 10 14,071.10$ 11/19/2020 PF SPE7L121F5948P00001 A 05606 GENERAL DYNAMICS-OTS, INC 20 13,509.55$ 11/16/2020 PF SPE7L121F5249P00001 A 05606 GENERAL DYNAMICS-OTS, INC 53 13,509.55$ 11/10/2020 PF

SPE7L121F4694P00001 A 05606 GENERAL DYNAMICS-OTS, INC 3 14,071.10$ 11/5/2020 PF

SPE7L120F06D6P00001 A 05606 GENERAL DYNAMICS-OTS, INC 17 14,071.10$ 7/7/2020 PF

SPE7L120F648GP00002 A 05606 GENERAL DYNAMICS-OTS, INC 17 14,002.01$ 5/14/2020 PF

SPE7L120F534FP00001 A 05606 GENERAL DYNAMICS-OTS, INC 68 12,056.90$ 4/20/2020 PF

SPE7L120F7117 A 05606 GENERAL DYNAMICS-OTS, INC 26 13,442.34$ 12/6/2019 PF

SPE7L120F6311 A 05606 GENERAL DYNAMICS-OTS, INC 40 13,442.34$ 12/2/2019 PF

SPE7L119F27R0 A 05606 GENERAL DYNAMICS-OTS, INC 15 14,002.01$ 8/19/2019 PF

SPM7LX13D00480109 A 05606 GENERAL DYNAMICS-OTS, INC 51 16,354.02$ 1/13/2017 CF

SPM7LX13D00480105 A 05606 GENERAL DYNAMICS-OTS, INC 112 15,883.25$ 12/7/2016 CF

SPM7LX13D00480100 A 05606 GENERAL DYNAMICS-OTS, INC 60 15,883.25$ 11/3/2016 CF

SPM7LX13D0048008101 A 05606 GENERAL DYNAMICS-OTS, INC 81 15,883.25$ 8/22/2016 CF

SPM7LX13D0048007601 A 05606 GENERAL DYNAMICS-OTS, INC 48 15,883.25$ 7/29/2016 CF

SPM7LX13D0048006901 A 05606 GENERAL DYNAMICS-OTS, INC 30 15,883.25$ 6/30/2016 CF

SPM7LX13D00480067 A 05606 GENERAL DYNAMICS-OTS, INC 30 15,883.25$ 6/21/2016 CF

SPM7LX13D00480065 A 05606 GENERAL DYNAMICS-OTS, INC 24 15,883.25$ 5/19/2016 CF

SPM7LX13D00480059 A 05606 GENERAL DYNAMICS-OTS, INC 28 15,883.25$ 3/30/2016 CF

SPM7LX13D00480055 A 05606 GENERAL DYNAMICS-OTS, INC 21 15,883.25$ 2/25/2016 CF

SPM7LX13D0048005401 A 05606 GENERAL DYNAMICS-OTS, INC 21 15,883.25$ 2/8/2016 CF

SPM7LX13D0048004304 A 05606 GENERAL DYNAMICS-OTS, INC 21 15,394.66$ 11/3/2015 CF

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DLA Land & Maritime Justification for Other Than Full & Open Competition (FEB 2017)

9. Additional facts supporting other than full and open competition are:

[X] Based upon the technical certification on file in DLA Land and Maritime – VEP technical data is not available and cannot be developed to permit full and open competition. The data presently available reflects the minimum needs of the Government.

10. A listing of sources, if any, indicating an interest in the acquisition is: GENERAL DYNAMICS-OTS, INC.

05606

11. The following actions are being taken to identify additional sources:

This solicitation will contain Conditions for Evaluation and Acceptance of Offers for Part Numbered Items, Procurement note L04, Offers for Part Numbered Items, and M06, Evaluation of Offers for Part Numbered Items.

I hereby certify that the information contained in this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Jon Mitchell, Contracting Officer Date

Competition Advocate Signature Date

APPROVAL REQUIREMENTS

[ ] Up to $750,000 Contracting Officer

[ X] $750,000 to $15,000,000 Competition Advocate

ATTACHMENT:

Attachment 1: Product Specialist Certification

MITCHELL.JON.F.10

79628979

Digitally signed by

MITCHELL.JON.F.1079628979

Date: 2023.01.31 12:16:18 -05'00'

SHEARER.MARY.E.1

250702449

Digitally signed by

SHEARER.MARY.E.1250702449

Date: 2023.01.31 12:36:31 -05'00'

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