JA_FOIA.pdf

JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

SOLICITATION SPE7M117R0083

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: Antenna

NSN/PN: 5985-01-538-6553 QUANTITY: 50

EST.VALUE: AMSC: D

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

Aircraft, Eagle F-15, WSDC 19F

ESTIMATED BASE VALUE

MAXIMUM CONTRACT VALUE

IAW DFARS PGI 6.3, the previous J&A for SPE7M517C0022 is attached. See Attachment #1.

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 8/1/2017, the product specialist has identified and verified that Cobham (93346) is the only known source that possesses the requisite data rights for this NSN with the capability to manufacture this part and the only known active manufacturing source for this item.

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

Cobham Advanced Electronic (93346)

The use of the authority cited is based on:

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

[X] 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.

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.

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

(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 contract was in 12/2016, which was for 100 units at per unit from Cobham Advanced Electronic (93346), an approved source. History shows there have been nine previous procurements—all awarded to Cobham—for this NSN from 3/2013 to 12/2016.

Historical pricing has ranged from $4086 to $6980 per unit, with the quantities ranging from 15 to 100 units. For this procurement, the estimated price is

This will be a stocked item. The estimated price of the solicited maximum quantity of 125 units will exceed $750,000, requiring certified cost or pricing data.

The estimated price of the solicited maximum quantity of 125 units will 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: 50 each

Estimated Contract Value:

8. Market Research/Efforts to Obtain Competition:

A Market Survey was sent to the approved source Cobham (93346). 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 7/26/2017 and a Sources Sought synopsis was posted in the FedBizOpps on 7/26/2017 for seven days, with responses due on 8/2/2017.

Total number of vendors contacted: One (1).

Names of vendors contacted and responding:

1) Cobham (93346) was sent a Market Survey and responded 7/26/2017.

Techniques used to conduct survey:

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

1) Cobham (93346)

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

Responses received from Sources Sought posted on FedBizOpps:

No responses were received

Types of information requested:

a) See Market Research/Survey (Attachment #2) 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) Cobham (93346) responded on 7/26/2017 with a returned Market Survey. In summary, Cobham is a large manufacturer that is interested in this procurement and deals directly with the Government. This item is not commercial, 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 Cobham 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.

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

1) Cobham (93346)

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

(X) This solicitation will contain Conditions for Evaluation and Acceptance of Offers for Part Numbered Items, Procurement note L04 / M06

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

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) 692-4621 ________ Brian Kennedy Contracting Officer Phone Date Typed name

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.

Competition Advocate Phone Date Signature

APPROVAL REQUIREMENTS

(X) Up to $700,000 Contracting Officer

(X) $700,000 to $13,500,000 Competition Advocate

ATTACHMENTS

#1- Previous J&A for Contract SPE7M517C0022 #2- Market Survey

KENNEDY.BRIA

N.J.1264859014

Digitally signed by

KENNEDY.BRIAN.J.1264859014

Date: 2017.10.18 09:19:09 -04'00'

COUTURE.MAR

Y.E.1230253613

Digitally signed by

COUTURE.MARY.E.1230253613

Date: 2017.10.23 16:22:57 -04'00'