POSI - JA_Redacted.pdf

JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

1. Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support, Construction and Equipment (C&E) Supply Chain, is the contracting activity.

2. The action being approved is the ability to solicit for supplies on an other than full and open competition basis.

3. Following are the supplies required to meet DLA’s needs:

Item Description: HEPA Air Vacuum Systems Components – DCM Clean Air Products, Inc. – Three Part Numbered Items

National Stock

Numbers (NSNs)

Nomenclature

DCM

Part

Numbers

Annual Estimate d Quantity

Unit of Issue

DLA

Estimate d

Price

4130-01-507-7021 POSI-VAC STARTER KIT 151153 1,440 EA $1,980.85

4130-01-458-8334 POSI-VAC STARTER KIT 150074 678 EA $520.49

4130-01-458-8339 POSI-VAC STARTER KIT 150085 457 EA $410.16

Base Period: One (1) Year Estimated Dollar Value Base Year: $3,400,000 Number of Options: Four, One (1) Year Options Estimated Dollar Value, Inclusive of Options: $17,000,000 Maximum Dollar Value: $25,000,000

4. The applicable statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition is 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1, only one responsible source and no other supplies will satisfy agency requirements.

5. The use of this authority is necessary because DCM Clean Air Products, Inc. (0YBX0), the manufacturer of the DCM HEPA Air Vacuum Systems and its accessories, is the only known approved source of supply for the subject POSI-VAC Starter Kits that meet the needs of the Government. DCM Clean Air Products holds the Design/Source Control for these NSNs. These items are tools used to support aircraft maintenance, specifically used as accessories for air filtration systems which help to reduce exposure to hazardous dust. These proprietary components are critical to the operation of DCM’s HEPA Air Vacuum Systems. These systems were specifically engineered in coordination with the US Army and US Air Force and were designed with a three-filter filtration system that captures dust, asbestos, lead, and other harmful toxins that have been linked to occupational diseases such as lung cancer, respiratory diseases, and dermatitis.

DCM’s HEPA Air Vacuum Systems are small, portable units that make them ideal for use on small aircrafts or ships. These systems’ have proven to be highly effective in capturing harmful dust at the source of its generation. These three components are accessories that are manufactured exclusively for the DCM Vacuum Systems, and the sole components that will suit the needs of the Government.

The first NSN requirement, part number 151153, is a kit of both tools and accessories that were designed to work with the HEPA air filtration systems. Included in this kit are battery powered tools and attachments specific to the systems, which facilitate bolt and fitting removal from wheeled vehicles and aircrafts, without exposing the workers to dust and fumes.

The second NSN requirement, part number 150074, is a storage box containing accessories that were engineered specifically for the structural and composite repair teams that maintain wheeled, tracked, and aviation vehicles. Accessories contained in this kit include netting to secure cargo, and code locks to secure gear. This storage box is insulated to protect resins, coatings, and other temperature sensitive repair products.

The third NSN requirement, part number 150085, is a kit containing electric powered sanders and tools. This kit was manufactured specifically to support dust collection tools when electrical power, or generators, are not available. This kit allows the aircraft maintainers to work safely on their vehicles when compressed air powered tools are not available.

These NSNs are commercial items and are customarily available in the commercial marketplace.

6. The subject acquisition will be posted to Contract Opportunities in accordance with FAR 5.2.

This justification will also be published with the solicitation in accordance with FAR 6.305(c).

7. As the contracting officer, I hereby determine the anticipated cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable based on price analysis techniques in accordance with FAR 15.404-1(b)(2), specifically comparison to historical prices paid and prices obtained through market research for the same, or similar, items or price list.

8. Market research was conducted through a Market Research Survey provided to DCM Clean Air Products, Inc., the Original Manufacturer, who expressed interest in this solicitation. The Market Research Survey was returned by DCM on October 22, 2020, and it stated that this item is customarily available in the commercial marketplace. Market Research Analysis of available internet materials, such as catalogs, was also performed. In addition, a Sources Sought Notice was posted in Beta.Sam.Gov on November 6, 2020 and closed on December 7, 2020. No responses were received.

9. There are no other facts supporting the use of this authority.

10. DCM Clean Air Products, Inc., is the only source that has supplied these NSNs in the past, and the only source to express interest in the proposed acquisition.

11. Procurement Notes M06, Evaluation of Offers for Part Numbered Items and L04, Offers for Part Numbered Items, encouraging the submission of offers for alternate products will be included in the solicitation. Any alternate offers received will be forwarded to the Product Specialist for evaluation and approval.

12. As the contracting officer, I hereby certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Date

GERARD J. CORCORAN

Contracting Officer

I hereby certify that the requirements which form the basis of this justification are accurate, that these supplies meet the Government’s needs in accordance with applicable specifications and that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Date KEITH STEWART Product Specialist

I hereby certify that the requirements which form the basis of this justification are accurate, that these supplies meet the Government’s needs in accordance with applicable specifications and that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Date ALCIBIADES POLANCO Product Specialist

I have reviewed this justification and recommend approval.

Date TIFFANY MCFADDEN

SMSG Division Chief Construction & Equipment Directorate

I have reviewed this justification and recommend approval.

Date ROBERT J. PANICHELLE

DLA Troop Support Competition Advocate

I have reviewed this justification for legal sufficiency.

Date MICHAEL P. WILSON

Supply Chain Counsel DLA Counsel – Troop Support

KENNY.WILLIA Digitally signed by

M.J.1228968826 Date: 2021.01.28 16:31:43 -05'00'

KENNY.WILLIAM.J.1228968826

I have reviewed and hereby approve this justification.

Date WILLIAM J. KENNY Executive Director DLA Troop Support Contracting and Acquisition Management