SPE7LX22R0079 JA_Redacted.pdf

JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

CUI

SOLICITATION SPE7LX22R0079

Source Selection Information-- See FAR 2.101 and 3.104

Controlled by: DLA Land and Maritime

Controlled by: SAPD-ZCA CUI Category: Source Selection

Distribution/Dissemination Control: FED ONLY POC: alexander.moller@dla.mil

[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:

CLIN NSN ITEM U/I AMC AMSC PIC QCC ADQ ADV

0001 2540-01-598-7425 Troop Seat Accessory EA 1

G C FGA 259

0002 2590-01-612-2977 Modification Kit, Vehicle EA 1 G 1 EBA 85 5

The Federal Supply Class (FSC) for these National Stock Numbers (NSNs) is FSC 2540, defined as "Vehicular Furniture and Accessories", and FSC 2590, defined as "Miscellaneous Vehicular Components" which represents the commodity class of these items. These NSNs are part of the following weapon system: 80A/TRUCK, VEHICLE SYSTEM, 1 1/4-TON (HMMWV).

The proposed action is for the solicitation of a three (3) year, Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC). The contract period consists of a three (3) year base period with no options.

The estimated contact values are below:

Total Annual Demand Value (ADV): $ 3-Year Base Value: $ Maximum Contract Value:

Minimum Contract Value: $

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

10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(5)

5. A demonstration that the proposed contractor’s unique qualifications or the nature of the acquisition requires use of the authority cited:

This acquisition is being issued as a sole source Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) award to Stephan Wood Products pursuant to 15 U.S.C. 657a, as implemented by FAR 6.302-5(b)(5), Sole source awards under the HUBZone Act of 1997. FAR 19.1306, HUBZone sole source awards, has been reviewed and the requirements are satisfied.

The Contracting Officer does not have a reasonable expectation that offers would be received from two (2) or more HUBZone small business concerns. Based on Market Research only Stephan Wood Products has shown capability and interest in this procurement. A sources sought notice was posted to the Governmentwide point of entry (GPE) with no responses received. Previous procurement and quote history was reviewed with no offers received from or awards made to any other HUBZone small business concerns.

This acquisition is assigned a manufacturing North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code and the anticipated price of the contract, including options, will not exceed $7 million.

The NSNs are not currently being performed by an 8(a) participant or have been accepted by the SBA under FAR subpart 19.8.

The Contracting Officer has determined that Stephan Wood Products meets the responsibility standards contained in FAR 9.104-1.

Award will not be made unless pricing is able to be determined fair and reasonable.

6. Efforts to ensure that offers are solicited from as many sources as practicable are: A sources sought was posted to the Government-wide Point of Entry (SAM.gov) on 3/25/2022 through of 4/1/2022, with no inquiries received. This acquisition will be synopsized for 15 days prior to the solicitation opening on SAM.gov.

7. I hereby determine that the anticipated cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable. Price analysis will be conducted for this acquisition to deem the prices fair and reasonable as required by FAR 15.403-

4. The price analysis will consist of utilizing the historical prices and adjusting them based on the PPI Index. The price will be adjusted utilizing learning curves to determine the Government low and high targets for this acquisition. This will be a three (3) year, firm fixed price, Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC). The three-year period is inclusive of a three (3) year base period with no option periods. In accordance with FAR 15.403-4 (a)(1), certified cost or pricing data will not be required since the maximum contract value of this acquisition is below $2 million. The offeror may be requested to submit information other than cost and pricing data to determine price reasonableness.

8. Market Research/Efforts to Obtain Competition:

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

A Market Survey was conducted between 3/25/2022 through 4/21/2022 Total Number of Vendors Contacted: 1 Names of vendors contacted: Stephan Wood Products (CAGE 54979) Names of vendors contacted and responding: Stephan Wood Products (CAGE 54979)

Techniques used to conduct survey: The market survey was conducted by e-mail. A Sources Sought Notice was posted to the Governmentwide Point of Entry (SAM.gov) on 3/25/2022 through 4/1/2022, with no responses received.

Summary of information received:

Stephan Wood Products (CAGE 54979)

- HUBZone small business manufacturer with approximately 12 employees.

-Interested in pursuing an LTC.

-Agreeable to a 3-year base contract period

-Items are commercial

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

Market research information received from Stephan Wood Products indicated these items are commercial but only sold to individuals retrofitting vehicles purchased through the Defense Reutilization Marketing Office (DRMO).

A review of the CTDFs indicates these items are not commercial. These items support military vehicle systems and are unique to military use. The Contracting Officer has determined this item to be non-commercial per the definition listed within FAR 2.101; therefore, FAR Part 12 procedures will not be utilized. The solicitation will be issued utilizing FAR Part 15 - Contracting by Negotiation procedures.

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

10. Past procurement history was reviewed in Records Management. The previous procurements for these items were all below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT) and therefore a J&A was not required.

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 $750,000, this signature serves as the approval.

_______________________________ 6/8/2022 Alexander Moller- Contracting Officer Date

APPROVAL/CERTIFICATION

I have reviewed and approve this justification:

Mary Shearer- Competition Advocate Date

APPROVAL REQUIREMENTS

[ ] Up to $750,000 Contracting Officer [ X ] $750,000 up to $15,000,000 Competition Advocate [ ] $15,000,000 up to $100,000,000 Head of Contracting Activity (HCA) [ ] over $100,000,000 Senior Procurement Executive (AQ)

MOLLER.ALEXA

NDER.M.140402

Digitally signed by

MOLLER.ALEXANDER.M.14

04026743 Date: 2022.06.08 14:51:03 -04'00'

SHEARER.MAR

Y.E.1250702449

Digitally signed by

SHEARER.MARY.E.1250702449

Date: 2022.06.15 11:00:57 -04'00'