SPE7MX21R0060 - _Redacted.pdf

JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

LONG-TERM CONTRACT (LTC) PROJECT CM 20220031

SOLICITATION SPE7MX-21-R-0060

April 27, 2021

SOURCE SELECTION INFORMATION – SEE FAR 2.101 AND 3.104

FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

be the same form, fit, and function as the parts currently used in these higher assemblies. At this time, the approved part numbers from Robertson Fuel Systems LLC are the only parts known to have the form, fit, and function to be interchangeable with those currently supporting the subject army vehicles and naval carriers. The AMC/AMSC coding and approved source was verified with DLA Land and Maritime Product Specialist, on August 8, 2020. The certification includes thirteen NSNs, however, only three are included in solicitation SPE7MX-21-R-0060 because the ability to determine the items are commercial was limited to three NSNs.

The following are the AMC/AMSC descriptions.

AMC 3. Acquire, for the second or subsequent time, directly from the actual manufacturer.

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.

This acquisition will be solicited using Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12 procedures.

Posting of the synopsis to the Beta Sam website, https://beta.sam.gov/, occurred January 27, 2021. The solicitation will remain open for a period of 30 days. The solicitation will be posted on the internet, via the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS).

6. I hereby determine the anticipated cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable. A FAR Part 12 solicitation will be issued. Price analysis of historical contracts, as well as current and future years will be based on the Global Insights Producer Price Index (PPI) forecasts.

7. The Global Insights PPI forecast data is provided by the DLA Land and Maritime Pricing Support group, and provides timely, accurate price & cost analysis, allowing procurement professionals to understand supplier cost structure and better negotiate supplier proposals.

8. Market Research/Efforts to Obtain Competition:

Market research occurred to find the following:

Researching items on-line via the internet for availability and features.

Reviewing previous procurements of items and determining previous acquisition methods.

Determining vendor interest in long-term contract.

Researching/gathering information regarding commerciality of the items.

Vendor size and business status information.

Delivery estimates.

Possibility for Economic Price Adjustment Distributor/dealer involvement.

Summary of market research:

A Sources Sought Synopsis was issued January 14, 2021 and closed January 21, 2021. There were no responses received from the notice. In addition to a copy of the market survey made available with the Sources Sought posted on Beta SAM, https://beta.sam.gov/, the market survey was e-mailed January 14, 2021 to the following contractors:

JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

LONG-TERM CONTRACT (LTC) PROJECT CM 20220031

SOLICITATION SPE7MX-21-R-0060

April 27, 2021

SOURCE SELECTION INFORMATION – SEE FAR 2.101 AND 3.104

FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

order quantities. Potential alternate sources for current sole source items can easily see DLA’s forecasted procurements and can contact the Value Management Unit to become approved sources for sole source and code and part number items. The DLA Land & Maritime Value Management Unit continually seeks out sole source, limited competition, over-priced, low reliability and hard to buy items to improve their value and support posture. The DLA Land & Maritime internet website contains information for all potential sources on how to challenge prices, how to submit a Value Engineering Change proposal, a link to DoD’s Value Engineering program and the necessary contact info for both the DLA Value Engineering program and the DoD Value Engineering program.

CONTRACTING OFFICER CERTIFICATION/APPROVAL

I hereby certify that the information contained in this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

4/27/2021

Michael L Shirley Date Contracting Officer

APPROVAL/CERTIFICATION

I have reviewed and approve this justification:

Competition Advocate Signature Date

APPROVAL REQUIREMENTS

Up to $15,000,000 Competition Advocate

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