SPE7LX-20-R-X067 - reviewed_Redacted.pdf

JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

SOLICITATION SPE7LX-20-R-X067

Justification for Other Than Full & Open Competition (December 2011) commercial part number for this tire is P/N 138-006-798 11R22.5 16PLY ULTRAGRIP RTD.

The Contracting Officer emailed Goodyear, but they did not respond.

Market research was also conducted to gather information regarding the commerciality of this item.

The Contracting Officer did not find this item listed on the General Services Administration (GSA) website on 8/24/20. A search of the internet found this tire was listed on a number of websites:

• $669.71 https://simpletire.com/goodyear-11-r22.5-138006798-tires

• $651.25 https://www.carid.com/goodyear-tires/ultragrip-rtd-42x11r225-

2365472221.html?offerid=2365472221

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 for this CLIN and cannot be developed to permit full and open competition. The data presently available reflects the minimum needs of the Government. Pomp’s is the only source that has expressed interest in participating in an IDC for the item listed in this solicitation.

9. 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, these items are subject to the following methods of locating additional sources: The solicitation contains 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.

Charles E. Mielke II, Contracting Officer Date

APPROVAL/CERTIFICATION

I have reviewed and approve this justification. The estimated total value of the J&A is

Competition Advocate Date Signature

APPROVAL REQUIREMENTS

[ x ] $700,000 - $13,500,000 Competition Advocate

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