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DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY J&A: SPRDL1‐17‐R‐0391

CMO Control Number: [Completed by Comp. Mgt. Office]

SPRDL1-17-R-0391

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN

FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

The Defense Logistics Agency – Warren (DLA – Warren) is the procuring activity for this action. The 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 or services will satisfy requirements."

PART I - Description of Item Required:

a. NOUN: Circuit Card Assembly Embedded Remote Switching Module

b. QUANTITY: 30

OPTION QUANTITY: 30

c. NSN: 5998-01-557-9272

d. MPN: 12489818

e. VEHICLE SYSTEM: JW

f. ESTIMATED UNIT PRICE: $5,650.00

g. ESTIMATED VALUE: $169,500.00

ESTIMATED OPTION VALUE: $169,500.00

ESTIMATED TOTAL VALUE: $339,000.00

h. PRON NUMBER: EH7C0948EH

i. TYPE OF FUNDS: AWCF

j. TYPE OF CONTRACT: Firm Fixed Price

k. Acquisition Method Code: 3 - Acquire, for the second or subsequent time, directly from the actual manufacturer.

l. Acquisition Method Suffix Code: H - The Government physically does not have in its possession sufficient, accurate, or legible data to purchase this part from other than the current source(s).

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY J&A: SPRDL1‐17‐R‐0391

PART II - Technical Information and Certification

1. The US Army TACOM LCMC requires the acquisition of the above item. The only approved source(s) for the above item is (are):

a. Contractor(s) Name: Data Device Corp Cage:19645 Part Number:12489818 / RP-2000000-601

2. Reasons the item is not suitable for full and open competition:

a. Status of the Acquisition Data:

The Embedded RSM (Remote Switching Module) is a vital part of the Improved Fire Control Elec Unit (IFCEU) which is used on the M1A2 Abrams Tank SEP V1 and V2.

The government has limited rights in accordance with DFARS 252.227-7013 and 7017;

however; the Technical Data Package (TDP) acquisition production specification data is not fully defined and not suitable for full and open competition. This item is proprietary to Data Direct Corp (CAGE Code: 19645), who is the actual (or original equipment) manufacturer. The technical data required to manufacture this part belongs to Data Direct Corp.

Thus, the Government does not own a competitive TDP for this item, and no other contractor can viably provide this item to be used on the M1A2 Abrams Tank.

b. Efforts to Increase Competition or Qualify a New Source in Relation to this Procurement:

There are no current plans to acquire a competitive TDP because funds are not available to acquire the data necessary to support a competitive acquisition. In addition to not having the information necessary to develop a competitive TDP, ARDEC-RI engineer estimates that the cost to develop a competitive package for this item through reverse engineering, qualification procedures and engineering analysis are listed below.

1. PRON EH7C0948EH – Remote Switching Module - NSN: 5998-01-557-9272

Estimated costs associated with reverse engineering: $205,000 Estimated time associated with reverse engineering: 12 months

Estimated costs associated with the development of qualification procedures: $170,000 Estimated time associated with the development of qualification procedures: 12 months

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY J&A: SPRDL1‐17‐R‐0391

Estimated costs associated with the conducting engineering analysis: $210,000 Estimated time associated with the development of qualification procedures: 12 months

c. Demonstration of Approved Contractor's Unique Qualifications:

Data Device Corp has the requisite technical and engineering expertise to perform all efforts required to provide this item. Data Direct Corp has demonstrated the unique and proven manufacturing capabilities to establish and maintain the processing control required to repetitively produce this item.

Data Device Corp is the only contractor who has the required technical and engineering knowledge, production facility expertise, internal configuration control, overall management capability, and quality testing capabilities necessary to produce, and deliver this item.

d. Efforts to Qualify Additional Suppliers for future procurements:

This procurement will be synopsized and the solicitation will be posted to FedBizOps.

Interested suppliers may apply to the Source Approval Program of the TACOM LCMC- Warren Competition Advocate’s Office.

A Sources Sought Synopsis was posted on August 7, 2017. To date, no sources have provided a response.

e. Market Research:

This item does not appear on the TACOM Warren Competition Advocate’s Shopping List (CASL) or the Advanced Procurement Planning List (APPL), both dated January 2017.

To date, no additional contractors have expressed an interest in this item.

On July 27, 2017, (ARDEC-Rock Island CMO/Engineer) conducted a search for similar items or capabilities. The results of this search did not yield new production sources for this item. There are no commercial equivalents or non-developmental items available to meet the Government's requirements or that will satisfy the Government need without qualification testing.

3. The POC for this action is .

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4. Technical Certification: I certify that my supporting data are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Name:

Title:

Signature:

Date: 27 Jul 2017

PART III - Requirements Certification

1. Per FAR 6.303-2(b), I certify that data provided on PRON EH7C0948EH as to required quantities and delivery schedules are accurate and complete.

Item Manager:

Date: 9 Aug 2017

2. Requirements Certification - I certify that this data is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Name:

Title:

Signature: //s// Date: 11 Aug 17

PART IV - Contracting Information

1. Description of Action: The required item will be solicited on Request For Proposals SPRDL1-17-R-0391. It is proposed to negotiate a Firm-Fixed-Price contract with Data Device Corp for their part number 12489818. The TDP and its proprietary rights are not owned by the Government and the data required to produce a competitive TDP is not currently available.

2. Efforts to Obtain Competition: Although this procurement will be restricted to the above source(s), every effort will be made to obtain potential sources by synopsis through the FedBizOpps system.

3. Interested Sources: To date, no other sources have expressed a written interest in the acquisition of this item. Should potential sources respond to the synopsis in FedBizOpps, they will be evaluated by the appropriate engineering office as an alternate source.

4. The POC for this action is .

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY J&A: SPRDL1‐17‐R‐0391

5. Fair and Reasonable Determination: I hereby determine that the anticipated cost to the Government for this contract action will be fair and reasonable. Normal acquisition procedures will be followed to determine that the contract price is fair and reasonable.

The appropriate forms of cost and/or price analysis will be utilized and negotiations will be conducted if necessary. Due to the estimated dollar value certified cost and pricing data will not be required in accordance with FAR 15.403.

6. Contracting Officer Certification: I certify that this J&A is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Name:

Title: Contracting Officer Signature:

Date: 7 SEP 2017

PART V - Legal Concurrence

Concur:

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