JA_SPRDL1-18-R-0459_Redacted.pdf

J&A SPRDL1-18-R-0459

(Previous J&A SPRDL1-12-R-0179 is available) jeopardize the Army’s mission in a potentially adverse operational environment. Funds are not available at this time for either procuring the proprietary data or reverse engineering the item to create a competitive TDP or qualification testing for a new source.

Ultimately, there is a vital need for correct approved components to be contractually obtained under this PRON to maintain readiness and avoid vehicle dead-lining due to supply problems.

6. Efforts to Obtain Competition: This action is limited to Tulsa Winch, Inc., (CAGE- 75096), the owner of the intellectual property and manufacturer of this item. No vendors are in the process of being qualified at this time, nor will be prior to the contract award due to funding constraints. Additionally, there are no planned efforts to qualify additional sources due to the fact that that there is no technical data available to produce a competitive TDP, nor are there any funds available to conduct the extensive (costly and time consuming) qualification testing requirements. Additional interested contractors can seek qualification through the Source Approval Program with the Competition Management Office. Currently, there has not been any expressed interest by any known vendor(s) to become a qualified source(s) to produce this item. Finally, in the event cost and pricing reviews are required to justify price reasonableness, DLA Land Warren will encourage competitive subcontracting to the maximum extent practicable.

7. Actions to Increase Competition: There are no contractors currently in the process of being qualified as an alternate source of supply for this item. At this time, there are no current or planned efforts to qualify additional sources due to the fact that the Government does not possess a fully-defined and validated technical data package for this item. The source of supply, Tulsa Winch, Inc., owns the detailed technical data regarding this item.

Any vendor that believes they can provide this item, while meeting the same requirements, should seek qualification as a secondary source through the Competition Management Office Source Approval Program. Reverse engineering, testing, and all other efforts to become a secondary approved source will be at their own expense.

8. Market Research: The government has no funding to qualify additional sources, and thus any qualification would be done at contractor’s expense. Additional contractors can seek qualification through the Source Approval Program with the Competition Management Office. Given that no detailed technical data is available for the HET Vehicle Winch (NSN: 2590-01-592-5937), market research results are very limited. Computer-based/internet market research was conducted by the Project Engineer during April 2018.

Many winches are available commercially, but the Government does not own the detailed technical data for this part, as it is source controlled, and therefore does not have the information to perform a detailed search regarding dimensions and performance specifications of the cable, motor, and other moving parts in the winch. The results of this search did not produce any new source which could provide the same fit, form and function with certainty.

When, and if, the technical information for the HET Vehicle Winch (NSN: 2590-01-592- 5937) is eventually made available, additional, specific market research can then be conducted and competitive procurement can be considered.

9. Interested Sources:

A Sources Sought Synopsis was posted to FedBizOpps on 4/26/2018.

2018-432.pdf

Interested contractors can seek qualification through the Source Approval Program with the Competition Management Office. To date, no other sources have expressed an interest in providing the subject item. Only the approved sources own the most current TDP part iteration (revision level). Therefore, interested, non-approved sources cannot provide the Government with valid proposals and cannot be considered at this time.

10. Other Facts:

a. Procurement History (Last 2 buys):

(1) Contract: SPRDL1-18-P-0092 Award Date: 1 Dec 2017 Contractor: Badger Truck Center Value: $50,998.48 Competitive Status: Restricted

(2) Contract: SPRDL1-12-C-0160 Award Date: 18 Sep 2012 Contractor: Badger Truck Center Value: $315,025.00 Competitive Status: Restricted

Authority: FAR 6.302-1, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

Actions to Increase Competition: Efforts to obtain additional sources through Sources Sought Notices and the Source Approval Program did not uncover any new sources.

b. Acquisition data availability. The Government does not own or have rights to the detailed technical data for the HET Vehicle Winch (NSN: 2590-01-592- 5937).

14. Contracting Officer Certification: I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Name: Leah C. Bourdeau Title: Contracting Officer Signature: //s// LCB Date: 6/5/18

15. Legal Concurrence: I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Concur:

Date: 06/14/2018

Approval Authority for Acquisitions Equal to or Greater Than $700,000.

APPROVAL OF JUSTIFICATION

FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

Based on the foregoing Justification, I hereby approve the procurement of the following:

Noun: HET Vehicle Winch

NSN: 2590-01-592-5937

Quantity: Minimum Quantity – 5

Maximum Quantity – 83

Maximum Estimated Value:

This action will be awarded on an other than full and open competition basis, pursuant to the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), and subject to the availability of funds. This approval is subject to the provision that the property herein described has otherwise been authorized for acquisition.

Signature:

Date: 21 Jun 2018