SPE7L418R0162_-_reviewed_Redacted.pdf

JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

SOLICITATION: SPE7L4-18-R-0162

[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/P/N QUANTITY EST. VALUE AMSC

Bracket, Mounting 5340-01=554-8594 384 Each D

Identify end item, weapon system, or class of item:

TRUCK, VEHICLE SYSTEM, 1 1/4-TON (HMMWV)

ESTIMATED BASE VALUE

ESTIMATED TOTAL VALUE (BASE+ OPTIONS): N / A

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

(X) 10 U.S.C. 2304(c) (l) - 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:

AM General LLC (34623) P/N: 6035842

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

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

The use of the authority cited is based on:

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.

Per telecom with Product Specialist on 29 May 2018, AMC/AMSC code 3D is correct. The Government doesn’t own the data to compete this NSN. Per telecom, AM General) is the only approved source for this NSN because at this time they are the only sources that have been approved by the ESA to make/procure this item. The ESA is the authority to whom has to approve or deny any valid sources. The Government does not own the technical data for this item and cannot obtain the technical data economically.

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

[X] The acquisition will be synopsized for 15 days prior to the solicitation opening. At the completion of the synopsis period, the PR will be solicited on the internet for 30 days, via the DLA Internet Bid Board System

(DIBBS).

[ ] Manufacturers of similar products identified in the market survey will be solicited.

[ X ] Dealers of the manufacturers will be solicited.

[ ] A synopsis exception cited in FAR 5.202 applies. (explain)

[ X ] Other. A sources sought notice was posted on FedBizOps on 29 May 2018, with a response date of 05 June 2018. No responses were received.

6. I hereby determine that the anticipated cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable based on the following: Past procurement history will be reviewed and a PPI analysis will be performed. Based upon contract history, and buyer analysis of that data, it is anticipated that the award will be determined fair and reasonable. Solicitation is for a firm fixed price contract. Past order was determined fair and reasonable based on past history (BG/XG). Other than cost and pricing data will be obtained if necessary. Based on review of past history, the Contracting Officer anticipates the cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable.

7. Market Survey Questionnaire was sent to AM General, Linmarr, and Litens via e-mail 30 May 2017. No responses were received.

Sources Sought notification was posted on FedBizOps on 29 May 2018, with a response date of 05 June 2018. No responses were received.

The Contracting Officer has reviewed previous acquisitions to determine ALT, PLT, set-aside concerns, and commerciality. Previous acquisitions have been solicited under FAR Part 15.

- Previous acquisitions have been solicited Unrestricted under FAR Part 15

- ALT is 25 days

- MM03 Data 1 shows PLT of record is 158 days. Based on review of past acquisitions, with consideration of quantity variance, the required delivery will be 180 days.

8. 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. Item is a code and part number item and AM General (34623) is the only known approved source for this NSN with the proven manufacturing capacity and capability to produce the item to meet the Government’s needs. ESA approval is required to add/delete sources.

The data presently available reflects the minimum needs of the Government.

9. A listing of sources, if any, indicating an interest in the acquisition is:

None

10. DFARS PGI (Procedures, Guidance and Information) 206.303 and 206.304 state that justifications citing the authority at FAR 6.302-1 to permit the use of other than full and open competition shall include a copy of a previous justification. Previous Large Purchase was a LTC (SPE7LX15D0055). Contracting Officer has searched Records Management and previous J&A could not be located.

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

• The solicitation contains the DLA Land and Maritime Procurement Notes L04, Offers for Part Numbered

Items, and M06, Evaluation 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 $700,000, this signature serves as the approval.

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Georgia Shirey Date Contracting Officer

[ X ] Up to $700,000 Contracting Officer