SPE7MX20R0114-JA-FBO.pdf

JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

SOLICITATION: SPE7MX20R0114

SOURCE SELECTION INFORMATION – SEE FAR 2.101 AND 3.104 - FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

[ X ] AMSC C. These parts require engineering source approval by the design control activity in order to maintain the quality of the parts. Existing unique design capability, engineering skills, and manufacturing knowledge by the qualified source(s) require acquisition of these parts 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.

In accordance with FAR 6.302-1(c)(1)(ii)(B) and FAR 6.303-2(b)(5), the following provides a demonstration of the unique qualifications of the sources listed above to justify the use of 10 USC 2304(c)(1).

Per the technical review conducted for these NSNs on April 8, 2020, the sources listed above are the only sources currently approved by the design control activity. They are the only known sources to possess the requisite rights to technical data for these items and only known approved sources for these items.

As shown in Attachment 1, the Government’s Product Specialist confirmed the AMSC code listed in this document is correct and the Government does not have a complete unrestricted data package as of April 8, 2020.

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

[ X ] The acquisition was synopsized on May 13, 2020 for 15 days prior to the solicitation opening. At the completion of the synopsis period, this PR will be solicited on the internet for 30 days via the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) for review by other potential sources.

[ X ] The manufacturer(s) will be solicited.

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

The basis for the Government’s fair and reasonable price determination is anticipated to be price analysis of previous procurement pricing. Other than certified cost or pricing data will be requested to support the pricing, if needed.

8. Market Research/Efforts to Obtain Competition:

Market research efforts have included:

The market research efforts consisted of reviewing previous procurements, conducting GSA schedule and internet searches for these items, contacting the sources of supply, Neotech, Electromech Tech, MPC Products, Bowmar, Lockheed Martin, and Transicoil. Dealer American Distribution was also contacted via phone.

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

[ X ] Market surveys were conducted in May 2020.

Total number of vendors contacted: 7.

Names of vendors contacted and responding: NEO Tech, MPC Products, Bowmar and American Distribution.

Techniques used to conduct survey: Telephone, email and internet search.

Types of information requested: See Below.

Summary of information received:

The Contracting Officer reviewed the most recent contract for each NSN SPE7M1-20-P-0932 (NSN 8658) and SPE7M1-20-P-2544 (NSN 0381). The awardee provided a part produced by Bowmar (CAGE 99479) in both of the most recent contracts.

The Contracting Officer searched the internet to determine if commercial pricing or suppliers are available for these items. The Contracting Officer’s research revealed no GSA pricing is available for these items. In addition, the Contracting Officer’s internet research did not reveal commercial pricing or suppliers available for these items.

The only approved source the Contracting Officer was able to locate that is interested in this project was Bowmar LLC (CAGE 99479). The Contracting Officer attempted to contact Electromech Tech, Lockheed Martin, and Transicoil LLC via voicemail and received no response to the voicemail inquiries as noted below. MPC Products indicated it is not interested in this project as noted below. The Contracting Officer was unable to locate an appropriate representative for Neotech, Inc. (CAGE 62700). The Contracting Officer has determined Neotech, Inc. (CAGE 62700) is likely no longer in business.

Dealer American Distribution was also contacted as noted below.

The Contracting Officer contacted the following sources of supply to gauge their interest in this action:

of Electromech Tech (CAGE 54395) was contacted via voicemail May 7, 2020. did not respond to the voicemail.

of Lockheed Martin (CAGE 81755) was contacted via voicemail May 7, 2020. did not respond to the voicemail.

of Transicoil LLC (CAGE 82686) was contacted via voicemail May 7, 2020. did not respond to the voicemail.

of MPC Products (CAGE 19710) was contracted by phone May 7, 2020 regarding MPC’s potential interest in supplying NSN 6105-01-102-8658. stated MPC is not interested in participating in this action because MPC can’t provide this item at a competitive price.

The Contracting Officer attempted to locate a contact for Neotech, Inc. (CAGE 62700) to gauge Neotech’s potential interest in this project. Neotech, Inc. is an approved source for both of the project’s NSNs. The Contracting Officer was unsuccessful in attempts to locate Neotech, Inc.

Neotech, Inc. is not currently registered in SAM and according to cage.dla mil, Neotech, Inc’s CAGE validity and SAM certification expired in August 2015. The Contracting Officer also attempted to locate the company’s website which was listed in cage.dla mil as NEOTECHINC.ORG. The Contracting Officer was unable to locate the website.

The Contracting Officer also called the contact number listed at cage.dla.mil (2158228866) and the number has been disconnected.

The Contracting Officer contacted at NEO Tech phone number 844-630-8324. The Contracting Officer located by visiting the website www neotech.com. notified the Contracting Officer that his company has been confused for Neotech, Inc. (CAGE 62700) several times in the past and Mr.

believes that Neotech, Inc. went out of business at least 2 years ago. stated that his company is/was not affiliated with Neotech, Inc. and has no additional information regarding Neotech, Inc’s business status.

The Contracting Officer contacted at Bowmar (CAGE 99479) on May 6, 2020 by phone and via email May 14, 2020. stated the following regarding Bowmar’s interest in this project.

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.

Bret Griffin - Contracting Officer Date

APPROVAL/CERTIFICATION

I have reviewed and approve this justification:

Competition Advocate Signature Date

APPROVAL REQUIREMENTS

[ ] Up to $700,000 Contracting Officer

[ X ] $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) (DLA General Counsel signature line required when sending to AQ)

Attachments:

1 – Technical Certification

GRIFFIN.BRET

.J.1251897782

Digitally signed by

GRIFFIN.BRET.J.1251897782

Date: 2020.05.22 09:04:32 -04'00'

SHEARER.MAR

Y.E.1250702449

Digitally signed by

SHEARER.MARY.E.125070244

Date: 2020.06.03 07:03:57 -04'00'