SPE7LX24R0067 JA.pdf

Solicitation SPE7MX24R0067

DLA Land & Maritime Justification for Other Than Full & Open Competition (March 2023)

The use of authority cited above is supported by the following Acquisition Method Code (AMC) and Acquisition Method Suffix Code (AMSC):

AMC 1: Suitable for competitive acquisition for the second or subsequent time.

AMSC Z: This part is a commercial/non-developmental/off-the-shelf item. Commercial item descriptions, commercial vendor catalog or price lists or commercial manuals assigned a technical manual number apply. If one source is available, AMCs 3, 4, or 5 are valid. If at least two sources are available, AMCs 1 or 2 are valid (When one or a limited number of sources are available, then a J&A is required. When an item is coded with AMSC “Z” and is listed on an interchange catalog or appears on a commercial cross reference list, this constitutes full and open competition, and a J&A is not necessary).

Product Specialist, , confirmed the following on 7/17/2024:

These items are AMC/AMSC of 1/Z. These item support various WSDC’S. For these items Peerless Chain Company.

(46156) and Pewag Traction Chain, Inc (7RUQ1) are the only sources capable of making this item. An alternate source(s) must qualify in accordance with the design control activity’s procedures, as approved by the cognizant Government engineering activity. DLA does not possess adequate data, lacks rights to data, and/or has no record of an alternate Design Control Activity approved source. The data presently available reflects the minimum needs of the Government. There is no outstanding DLA Form 339 request for additional sources. The Product Specialist confirms the cages and part numbers are valid per the OEM’s.

Before June 2022, this NSN was AMC/AMSC of 1/G with drawing specification BASIC CID A-A-52507 (Part Piece A-

A52507-2624, CAGE 58536). After two PO orders (8509077817, 8509024988) were cancelled in June 2022 due to containing material from China, the ARMY determined that drawing specification no longer adequately described the NSN.

Army GVSC decided to switch the NSN from specifications to approved CAGE/Part Numbers. On 6/16/2022, Peerless Chain (46156), PN: 0800597 and Pewag Traction Chain (7RUQ1), PN: USA2624S 10MM were added as approved sources (see attachment 2).

Product Specialist was presented with all market research and proof of commerciality on 7/3/2024. After further review, the

Product Specialist concurred with the commerciality determination on 7/9/2024. The product master was updated to reflect AMC/AMSC 1/Z and the COTS box has been checked.

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

The acquisition will be synopsized for 15 days prior to the solicitation opening. At the completion of the synopsis period, the

Purchase Request (PR) will be solicited on the internet for 30 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:

I hereby determine that the anticipated cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable. Competition is expected as both approved sources expressed capability and interest in this acquisition. 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. Although this acquisition exceeds the $2 million Truthful Cost or Pricing Data (TIN) threshold, certified cost or pricing data will not be required per FAR 15.403-1(b)(1) as there is an expectation of adequate price competition from two (2) independent manufacturing sources. The offeror(s) may be requested to submit information other than cost and pricing data to determine price reasonableness.

8. Market Research/Efforts to Obtain Competition:

Market research consisted of review of past procurements, market surveys received from interested parties, and internet sources.

Procurement history:

2540011527813 CHAIN ASSEMBLY, TIRE

Solicitation SPE7MX24R0067

DLA Land & Maritime Justification for Other Than Full & Open Competition (March 2023)

Sunshine Brubaker – CONTRACTING OFFICER

I have reviewed and approved this justification:

Competition Advocate, DLA Land and Maritime

I have reviewed and approved this justification:

Robert D. Johnson, SES – Head of the Contracting Activity (HCA)

APPROVAL REQUIREMENTS

Over $15,000,000 to $100,000,000 Head of Contracting Activity (HCA)

BRUBAKER.SU

NSHINE.S.1166

065174

Digitally signed by

BRUBAKER.SUNSHINE.S.1

166065174 Date: 2024.08.22 12:53:42 -04'00'

WIEBUSCH.JA

MIE.1251897324

Digitally signed by

WIEBUSCH.JAMIE.1251897

Date: 2024.08.22 15:37:38 -04'00'

JOHNSON.RO

BERT.D.12303

38090

Digitally signed by

JOHNSON.ROBERT.D.12

30338090 Date: 2024.08.23 10:09:39 -04'00'