JA_FOIA.pdf

JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

SOLICITATION SPE7M117R0082

DLA Land and Maritime Justification & Approval for Other than Full and Open Competition (J&A) (April 2014)

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: Connector, Electrical

NSN/PN: 5999-14-547-8922 QUANTITY: 11

EST.VALUE: AMSC: C

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

Australian MH60R, WSDC 2VN Lamps Mark III, SH-60B Helicopter, WSDC 44N MH60R Helicopter, WSDC C3N CONS Ground Equipment, WSDC MBN Helicopter, Seahawk, H-60, WSDC YLN

ESTIMATED BASE VALUE

MAXIMUM CONTRACT VALUE

Quantity breaks from 10 to 15 units

IAW DFARS PGI 6.3, the previous J&A must be attached. All previous procurements have been below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold; therefore, no previous J&A exists.

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

(X) 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) - Available from only one or a limited number of sources.

5. On 8/29/2017, the product specialist has identified and verified that the approved sources— Raytheon (94404), Thales (F8294), Thales (564R6) and Thales (23386)—are the only sources specified on the source control drawing that possess the requisite data rights for this NSN with the capability to manufacture this part and the only known active manufacturing sources for this item.

If restricted to the only source(s) of supply, include source(s) and CAGE code:

Raytheon (94404) Thales Underwater Systems SAS (F8294) Thales USA Defense & Security (564R6) Thales Defense Security (23386)

DLA Land and Maritime Justification & Approval for Other than Full and Open Competition (J&A) (April 2014)

The use of the authority cited is based on:

[X] AMC 1. Suitable for competitive acquisition for the second or subsequent time.

[X] AMSC C. This part requires engineering source approval by the design control activity in order to maintain the quality of the part. Existing unique design capability, engineering skills, and manufacturing knowledge by the qualified source(s) require acquisition of the part from the approved source(s). The approved source(s) retain data rights, manufacturing knowledge, or technical data that are not economically available to the Government, and the data or knowledge is essential to maintaining the quality of the part. An alternate source must qualify in accordance with the design control activity's procedures, as approved by the cognizant Government engineering activity. The qualification procedures must be approved by the Government engineering activity having jurisdiction over the part in the intended application. If one source is approved, AMCs 3, 4, or 5 are valid. If at least two sources are approved or if data is adequate for an alternate source to qualify in accordance with the design control activity's procedures, AMCs 1 or 2 are valid.

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

(X) The acquisition will be synopsized on or about October 2017.

(X) Other (Explain): Will be posted to the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS).

7. I hereby determine that the anticipated cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable.

The most recent purchase order was in 6/2016, which was for 2 units at $36,285.58 per unit from Thales Defense Security (23386), an approved source. History shows there have been 3 previous procurements for this NSN from 4/2014 to 6/2016. There was a cancelled contract in 9/2016 but, for the purposes of historical procurements, that contract will not be referenced. Historical pricing has ranged from $35,838 to $36,285.58 per unit, with quantities ranging from 2 to 3 units. Thales has been the awardee on all of the procurements and pricing is consistent. For this procurement, the estimated price is based on

This will be a stocked item. The estimated price of the solicited maximum quantity of 15 units will not exceed $750,000, requiring certified cost or pricing data.

The estimated price of the solicited maximum quantity of 15 units will not exceed $700,000, requiring a sub-contracting plan.

Negotiations procedures may be used pending price analysis results and competition.

Length of contract: A firm-fixed price contract will be issued.

Quantity: 11 each (Quantity price breaks will be solicited from 10 units up to 15 units in anticipation of requirements variances).

DLA Land and Maritime Justification & Approval for Other than Full and Open Competition (J&A) (April 2014)

Estimated Contract Value:

8. Market Research/Efforts to Obtain Competition:

A Market Survey was sent to the approved source and previous awardee, Thales Defense Security (23386). Additionally, a Sources Sought notice was synopsized in the Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps) to seek possible potential sources for this item that may possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet the government’s requirements.

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

A market survey was conducted on 7/25/2017 and a Sources Sought synopsis was posted in the FedBizOpps on 7/25/2017 for seven days, with responses due on 8/1/2017.

Total number of vendors contacted: One (1).

Names of vendors contacted and responding:

1) Thales Defense Security (23386) was sent a Market Survey, but did not respond.

Techniques used to conduct survey:

a) Market surveys were sent via e-mail to the following sources:

1) Thales Defense Security (23386)

Responses received from Sources Sought posted on FedBizOpps:

No responses were received

Types of information requested:

a) See Market Research/Survey (Attachment #1) for information requested.

b) Sources Sought notice contained general information pertaining to the item’s requirement and requested that interested parties submit information on their products/services, company, capability, company size/profile, and any other supportive information to the Acquisition Specialist.

Summary of information received:

a) No responses received.

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

The Material Master (MM03) states this item is not commercial. A search on both Google and GSA Advantage found no listings. A search on websites for Thales and Raytheon did not find this part listed.

9. Additional facts supporting other than full and open competition are:

(X) 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 minimum needs of the Government.

DLA Land and Maritime Justification & Approval for Other than Full and Open Competition (J&A) (April 2014)

10. A listing of sources, if any, indicating an interest in the acquisition is: (If none, so state)

1) None

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

(X) This solicitation will contain Procurement Note L04, Offers for Part Numbered Items, and Procurement Note 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.

__________________________________________ (614) 692-7389 __________ Contracting Officer Phone Date

Christine Boyer________ Typed name of Contracting Officer

Approval/Certification

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

at the solicited quantity, at the top price break.

APPROVAL REQUIREMENTS

(X) Up to $700,000 Contracting Officer

ATTACHMENTS

#1- Market survey

10/16/2017

BOYER.CHRISTI

NE.D.1249699639

Digitally signed by

BOYER.CHRISTINE.D.124969963

Date: 2017.10.16 12:20:17 -04'00'