J A_SPE7L415R0094.pdf

JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

SOLICITATION SPE7L4-15-R-0094

DPACS pdp127 (JUNE 12)

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/services on other than a full and open competition basis.

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

BRIEF DESCRIPTION NSN/PN QUANTITY EST.VALUE AMSC

Door, Vehicular 2510-01-545-5890 70 $357,340.20 3 D Identify end item, weapon system, or class of item:

Truck, Utility

ESTIMATED BASE VALUE $357,340.20

4. The statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition is:

(X) 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) - Available from only one or a limited number of sources.

5. If restricted to the only source(s) of supply, include source(s) and CAGE code:

AM General, LLC DBA 34623 P/N 6030573

The use of the authority cited in other than 10. U.S.C. 2304(c)(2) above:

(X ) AMC 3. Acquire, for the second or subsequent time, directly from the manufacturer.

(X ) AMSC D. The data needed to acquire this part competitively is not physically available, it cannot be obtained economically, nor is it possible to draft adequate specifications or any other adequate, economical description of the material for a competitive solicitation. AMCS 3, 4, or 5 are valid

The AMC AMSC code for this NSN is 3 D which means the item comes directly from the manufacture and no technical data on the item can be obtained. AM General is the only known source that has the technical data to produce the component, is the only source that has the manufacturing capabilities to manufacture the item. AMC/AMSC code were confirmed by the product specialist on 2/11/2015.

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

(X) The acquisition will be synopsized on or about 03/01/2014.

(X) Manufacturers of similar products identified in the market research will be solicited.

(X ) Dealers of the manufacturer will be solicited.

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

The solicitation is being issued as a non-commercial firm fixed price for a quantity of 70 each.

Contracting Officer has reviewed previous procurements, and anticipates the price to be fair and reasonable based on prior history.

8. Market Research/Efforts to Obtain Competition:

Describe the market research conducted and the results.

Market Survey [10 U.S.C. 2304(f)(3)(D)]:

A market survey was conducted on/during 01/10/2015.

Total number of vendors contacted: 2.

Names of vendors contacted and responding: Brighton Cromwell LLC and AM General.

Techniques used to conduct survey: Email.

Types of information requested: Size of business, do you carry this item in inventory, is it quantity sensitive, is not a commercial item, approximate delivery, price breaks, and misc information.

Summary of information received: Brighton Cromwell responded to the market survey with the following information:

Item is not carried in inventory Item is quantity sensitive Item is not a commercial item Item does not contain hazardous material Approximately 250 day delivery

Market research was conducted with the supply planner to ensure the quantity needed is 70 each.

Supply Planner came back confirming the quantity of 70.

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

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: (If none, so state) Brighton Cromwell 3NNX8

11. In addition to the specific actions being taken by Technical Support personnel to overcome barriers to competition before any subsequent acquisitions or recertification of class determination are made, this item is subject to the following methods of locating additional sources:

(X) The solicitation contains the provision entitled Conditions for Evaluation and Acceptance of Offers for Part Numbered Items

CONTRACTING OFFICER CERTIFICATION

I hereby certify that the information contained in this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. If not exceeding $650,000, this signature serves as the approval.

Contracting Officer Phone Date

Typed name of Contracting Officer

Approval/Certification

APPROVAL REQUIREMENTS

(X) Up to $650,000 Contracting Officer

( ) $650,000 to $12,500,000 Competition Advocate

( ) $12,500,00 –$85,500,000 Head of the Contracting Activity (HCA)

( ) over $85,500,000 Senior Procurement Executive (AQ)