J&A6.302-1cSPE7M218R0034.pdf

JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

SOLICITATION [ZSOLICITATION_NUMBER] SPE7M218R0034

DLA Land & Maritime Justification for Other Than Full & Open Competition

(FEB 2017)

[ x ] ORIGINAL

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 NSN/P/N QUANTITY EST. VALUE AMSC

Demineralizer Membrane 4610-01-482-0226 17 up to 34 EA D

Identify end item, weapon system, or class of item: NSN 4610-01-482-0226 is described as a demineralizer membrane for the Reverse Osmosis/ Demineralizer water purification unit, Model 10500RODM. Part number 10500RODM is the next higher assembly. The item is made in accordance with (62144) Park Hannifin Corporation, Water Purification Division, Part Number M3769. Its purpose is to separate sea water minerals from incoming water for conversion to potable water on board ships. In manufacturing, it requires internal baffling for multiple layers of material to separate and eliminate minerals from incoming sea water. WSDC codes include (DBN) For Class Carriers and (JDN) Arleigh Burke Class.

ESTIMATED BASE VALUE: for 17 EA.

ESTIMATED TOTAL VALUE: for 34 EA.

Product Specialist of record reviewed the NSN on 2/06/2018. The AMC/AMSC of 3 D is confirmed. Sole Source manufacturing source is only Cage 62144, Parker Hannifin Corporation.

A J&A is not available from previous procurements since past buys were solicited and awarded using Simplified Acquisition Procedures.

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. If restricted to the only source(s) of supply, include source(s) and CAGE code: 62144, Parker Hannifin Corporation.

The use of the authority cited below:

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

The use of the authority cited is based on:

[ 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.

DLA Land & Maritime Justification for Other Than Full & Open Competition

(FEB 2017)

Per the approved manufacturer part list available for this NSN, only Parker Hannifin Corporation (62144) has been identified by the Government as having the complete technical dataset and appropriate manufacturing expertise to supply this NSN to DLA and the using military service. It is designated as a critical application item, with a weapons system indicator code of F, failure will render item inoperable. As such, acquisition from the approved source is required to maintain the quality of the part. The last technical review of this item was conducted on March 22, 2016 and no additional sources beyond those listed in the AMPL were identified. Based upon the technical review, the approved source currently listed in the AMPL has the complete technical data and manufacturing expertise to successfully manufacture this item for the Government and the military users.

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

[X] The acquisition will be synopsized on or about March 14, 2018 to Fedbizopps. To post to DIBBs on April 2, 2018.

[X] Dealers of the manufacturer will be solicited.

7. I hereby determine that the anticipated cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable. The buyer will utilize price analysis techniques such as comparison to past purchases of same item to determine price reasonableness. Informal cost and price data will be requested if determined to be necessary. Quantity ranges are included and will have a bearing on price, as the price is quantity sensitive.

8. Market Research/Efforts to Obtain Competition: A Sources Sought notice was posted to Fedbizopps on January 30, 2018 to close on February 6, 2018. The Sources Sought produced no responses. A market survey was emailed to Parker Hannifin, Integrated Procurement Technologies, and T&L Sales, who quoted on the most recent solicitation. The buyer reviewed past procurements and conducted an Internet Search.

The Internet research only revealed the NSN on several Government dealer websites. It did not reveal any commercial sales history or catalog pricing. 0 results found on GSA Advantage site.

Describe the market research conducted and the results.

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

[ x ] A market survey was conducted on/during January 30, 2018 to February 6, 2018.

Total number of vendors contacted: 3

Names of vendors contacted and responding: 1 small business dealer, Cage 4K0V2, Integrated Procurement Technologies responded by completing a market survey questionnaire.

Techniques used to conduct survey: Sources Sought notice with attached market survey was posted on January 30, 2018 for 7 days.

Types of information requested: Business size, estimated pricing and economical quantities, estimated delivery, commerciality.

Summary of information received:

(4K0V2) Integrated Procurement Technologies is interested in participating in this procurement.

DLA Land & Maritime Justification for Other Than Full & Open Competition

(FEB 2017)

Integrated Procurement Technologies is self-certified as a woman owned small business.

There may be a commercial equivalent for comparison, but this item is not commercial.

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

Review of the Material Master indicates that this NSN has an AMC/AMSC rating of 3 D. In the material master the Commercial Off The Shelf is blank. There is no evidence that this NSN is available on the commercial market nor is it of a type customarily used by the general public or by non-governmental entities for purposes other than government or military purposes as defined in FAR 2.101. An internet search was conducted and the item was found serving no other purpose than its military use. The NSN was found to be sold via government vendors only. The purpose of this item is to separate sea water minerals from incoming water for conversion to potable water (drinking water) on board ships. The sole dealer Integrated Procurement Technologies indicated in its market survey that this item is not commercial.

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: Cage 4K0V2, Integrated Procurement Technologies.

11. The following actions are being taken to identify additional sources:

[X] Solicitation contains DLA Procurement Note, M06 Evaluation of Offers for Part Numbered Items [X] Other (Explain) The RFP will be posted for 15 days to Fedbizopps, and then post to DLA DIBBs for interested parties.

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.

Contracting Officer Date

DLA Land & Maritime Justification for Other Than Full & Open Competition

(FEB 2017)

APPROVAL/CERTIFICATION

I have reviewed and approve this justification:

Competition Advocate Signature Date

Head of the Contracting Activity (HCA) Date Signature

Senior Procurement Executive (AQ) Date Signature

APPROVAL REQUIREMENTS

[ ] Up to $700,000 Contracting Officer

[ ] $700,000 to $13,500,000 Competition Advocate

[ ] $13,500,000 to $93,000,000 Head of Contracting Activity (HCA)

[ ] over $93,000,000 Senior Procurement Executive (AQ)