SPE7L418Q0076_-_2nd_review_-_reviewed_Redacted.pdf

JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

PR# 0072009043 / SOLICITATION #SPE7L418Q0076

ORIGINAL

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

2. The action being approved is the acquisition of a Rear Slide Assembly using other than a full and open competition by restricting the manufacturing sources to the sole approved source of supply.

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

• The solicitation is for 9069 pieces ofNSN 1005-01-581-5324, Rear Slide Assembly, which is used on the 30mm Gun Sight Unit. A Sight Unit is a compact sighting device composed of an elbow or panoramic telescope, mount, and/or adapter, usually used for pointing a weapon for direct or indirect fire. It may be attached to, or used in conjunction with, a weapon, rocket launcher, or the like. Excludes sight, infinity and spotting instrument.

• The AMC/AMSC code for this item is 3D. The solicitation has an estimated base value of w/100% Option.

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

• 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(l) - 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:

• Knights Armament Company (1S002)

• AMC 3. Acquire, for the second or subsequent time, directly from the manufacturer.

• AMSC D. Acquire, for the second or subsequent time, directly from the manufacturer. 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 has been confirmed by the Product Specialist of record on 1/16/2018.

*Note: The government does not have the technical data for this item and cannot obtain the technical data economically and Knights Armament (IS002) is the only source that own or possess the technical data.*

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

• This procurement will be solicited using FAR 13.5 Commercial procedures.

• The acquisition will be synopsized on or about February 14, 2018 and will run for 5 days. At the completion of the synopsis, the PR will be solicited on the internet for 10 days, via the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS).

7. I hereby determine that the anticipated cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable. Past procurement history will be reviewed and a PP! analysis will be performed. Based upon contract history, and information provided in the market survey, it is anticipated that the award will be determined fair and reasonable. This is a definite quantity contract, for a base quantity of 9069 each and the option quantity of 9069 each.

DLA Land & Maritime Justification for Other Than Full & Open Competition (April 2014)

8. Market Research/Efforts to Obtain Competition:

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

Market research for this item is limited due to the specific requirements involved for the part. On January 16, 2018, The Product Specialist, , has indicated that Knights Armament is the only source that possesses the technical data required to manufacture this item. Past contracts were reviewed to find other approved sources; none were found. A firm fixed price contract will be issued because: The requirement is well defined, Contractor is experienced in making it, market conditions are stable and financial risks are otherwise insignificant. Material Master does not show this NSN as commercial. In the market survey, the contractor advised there is an existing commercial version of this item with the same form, fit and function. In addition, contractor provided invoices showing this material being sold on the commercial market.

• A market survey was conducted on/during _1005-01-581-5324 / January 30, 2018 __ .

• Total number of vendors contacted: ____ l ____ _

• Names of vendors contacted and responding: _ Knights Armament (I S002)

• Techniques used to conduct survey: The market survey was conducted via Email.

• Market Survey was sent to the sole manufacturer of this material, Knights Armament (IS002), 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 was found. Knights has supplied this item in the past. Records Management was reviewed for any other possible sources.

• A "Sources Sought" notice was posted to FBO on June 13, 2017, with a suspense date of June 20, 20 I 7; however no responses were received

• Types of information requested:

o Business Size o Commerciality o Estimated Price o Delivery o Quantity Sensitivity

• Summary of information received:

o Knights Armament (I S002): Small business concern.

Item is not commercial; however there is a commercial version of this item

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 minim nm needs of the Government.

• A listing of sources, if any, indicating an interest in the acquisition is: Knights Armament (I S002)

10. This item is subject to the following methods of locating additional sources:

• The solicitation contains the Procurement Note L04 entitles Conditions for Evaluation and

Acceptance of Offers for Part Numbered Items.

11. J &A from previous procurement SPE7L418P0095 was found in Records Management and is attached to this document (Att#l).

CONTRACTOR 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 $700,000, this signature serves as the approval.

2-/s/2018 Date I /

APPROVAL/CERTIFICATION

I have reviewed and approve this justification. The estimated total value of the J&A is / w/100% Option.

Competition Advocate Signature

[ ] Up to $700,000

[ X] $700,000 to $13,500,000

Date

APPROVAL REQUIREMENTS

Contracting Officer

Competition Advocate