SPRRA116R0193_Redacted.pdf

Solicitation Number: SPRRA1-16-R-0193

JUSTIFICATION & APPROVAL

FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

I. CONTRACTING ACTIVITY

This Justification and Approval to request authority for Other Than Full and Open Competition supports requirements generated for the US Army Aviation and Missile Life Cycle Management Command (AMCOM).

The contracting authority for this requirement is Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) – Strategic Acquisitions Program – Huntsville, Alabama, DLA-AVN-AHA. The purchase request number supporting this contracting action is AX6F5017AX.

II. NATURE AND/OR DESCRIPTION OF THE ACTION BEING PROCESSED

Due to the circumstances described herein, this activity requests authority to acquire the items/spares listed in this document using Other Than Full and Open Competition as prescribed by FAR 6.302-2, Unusual and Compelling Urgency. This action will result in the award of firm-fixed price, One Time buy (OTB) contract. This requirement is designated as a Priority 02 with a Statement of Urgency (SOU) to fulfill backorders due to consistent high 50% washout rate of repairs. Backorders will continue to increase as production from repair efforts cannot keep up with demand contributed by the high washout from repair. This sole source requirement will be purchased from the following company:

The Boeing Company 5000 E McDowell Road Mesa, AZ 85215-9707

CAGE: 8V613

Large Business

III. DESCRIPTION OF THE SUPPLIES/SERVICES REQUIRED TO MEET THE AGENCY’S

NEEDS

The Government proposes to acquire on a firm-fixed price, OTB contract, for a quantity of 200 each of a Blade, Rotary Wing, NSN: 1615-01-616-5212, Part Number: 7-5R0430100-103, applicable to the Apache (B3/BJ) weapon system. Army Working Captial Funds (Reparable) is contemplated. The estimated total contract value is

QTY UNIT PRICE TOTAL ESTIMATED PRICE

Production Lead Time with First Article Testing is 708 days after receipt of order. Production Lead Time without First Article Testing is 472 days after receipt of order.

The Aviation and Missile Research, Development Engineering Center (AMRDEC) Breakout Engineers have assigned the Acquisition Method Reason Code (AMRC) “3P” thereby restricting the manufacture of the item directly from the manufacturer. The rights to use the data needed to purchase this part from additional source(s) are not owned by the Government and cannot be purchased, developed, or otherwise obtained. It is uneconomical to reverse engineer this part.

IV. STATUTORY AUTHORITY PERMITTING OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(2), as implemented by FAR 6.302-2, Unusual and Compelling Urgency.

V. DEMONSTRATION THAT THE CONTRACTOR’S UNIQUE QUALIFICATIONS OR NATURE

OF THE ACQUISITION REQUIRES THE USE OF THE AUTHORITY CITED ABOVE

The Aviation and Missile Research, Development Engineering Center (AMRDEC) Breakout Engineers have assigned the Acquisition Method Reason Code (AMRC) “3P thereby, restricting the manufacture of the item directly from the manufacturer. The rights to use the data needed to purchase this part from additional source(s) are not owned by the Government and cannot be purchased, developed, or otherwise obtained. It is uneconomical to reverse engineer this part.

Breakout Engineering has assigned Acquisition Method Code (AMC) “3”, which states, “acquire for the second or subsequent time directly from the manufacturer.” The Acquisition Method Suffix Code “P” states that: The rights to use the data needed to purchase this part from additional source(s) are not owned by the Government and cannot be purchased, developed, or otherwise obtained. It is uneconomical to reverse engineer this part.

Accordingly, The Boeing Company is the only known firm approved to provide the supplies described in Paragraph 3 above without the warfighter experiencing unacceptable delays in fulfilling its requirements.

VI. DESCRIPTION OF EFFORTS MADE TO ENSURE THAT OFFERS ARE SOLICITED FROM AS

MANY POTENTIAL SOURCES AS DEEMED PRACTICABLE

Per FAR 5.202 (a)(2), a synopsis will not be issued due to the urgency of this requirement.

A Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS) in support of Market Research was conducted by the Defense Logistics Agency to identify potential manufacturing/supply sources, and if future efforts can be competitive or Set Aside for Small Business. The proposed North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) Code was 336413 which have a corresponding Size Standard of 1250 employees. The SSS was to notified companies that the Defense Logistics Agency, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, was seeking qualified sources for the acquisition referenced in paragraph III. No responses were received.

VII. DETERMINATION BY THE CONTRACTING OFFICER THAT THE ANTICIPATED COST

TO THE GOVERNMENT WILL BE FAIR AND REASONABLE

The overall cost of this acquisition will be fair and reasonable to the Government. In accordance with FAR 15.403-4, the contractor will be required to provide certified cost or pricing data to be used in supporting the Government’s evaluation of the proposed cost. The proposed skill mix of labor, labor hours, types and quantities of material, other direct costs, and direct and indirect rates will be negotiated by the Government based on recommendations from the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) and expert technical personnel supporting the program. The contract price will be negotiated in accordance with the procedures in FAR Part 15 ensuring the ultimate cost to the Government is fair and reasonable.

VIII. DESCRIPTION OF THE MARKET RESEARCH CONDUCTED AND THE RESULTS, OR

STATEMENT OF THE REASONS MARKET RESEARCH WAS NOT CONDUCTED

Market Research as defined in FAR 10.001 was conducted on knowledge of individuals within the requirements community. This item appeared in the 30 June 2015 Competition Advocate Shopping List. A Sources Sought Notice was posted on 30 March 2016 and no responses were received. In the event a potential candidate had identified themselves, the Source Approval Request (SARS) would be reviewed and a determined if the vendor’s technical capabilities meet the requirements to manufacture the item. It has been determined that the Government's need cannot be met by an item available in the commercial marketplace; therefore, FAR Part 12 will not be used.

IX. ANY OTHER FACTS SUPPORTING THE USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN

COMPETITION

The Technical Justification and Certifications (J&Cs) state the technical factors supporting the recommendation for other than full and open competitive acquisition are based on review and analysis of the available technical associated with this part per the requirements DFARS PGI 217.7506, Spare Parts Breakout Program. The resultant Acquisition Method Code/Acquisition Method Suffix Code (AMC/AMSC) reflects conclusions reached through this technical analysis as of the assigned date. The AMC/AMSC is considered active until the noted AMC/AMSC expiration date or until the code is updated with a new assigned date. This part has been identified by the responsible Systems Engineer as a Critical Safety Item (CSI). Per AMCOM Regulation 702-7 and AMCOM Policy Memorandum 70-5, all CSIs must be procured from approved sources. As stated in the Policy Memorandum, "Manufacture and overhaul of CSI must be controlled to maximize aviation flight safety and ensure readiness."

The Boeing Company is the only source that has access to the technical data to manufacture this part.

A Subcontracting Plan is anticipated as the dollar threshold is above .

X. LIST OF SOURCES, IF ANY, THAT EXPRESSED INTEREST IN THE ACQUISITION

See Paragraph VI above.

XI. A STATEMENT OF THE ACTIONS, IF ANY, THE AGENCY MAY TAKE TO REMOVE OR

OVERCOME ANY BARRIERS TO COMPETITION BEFORE MAKING SUBSEQUENT

ACQUISITIONS FOR THE SUPPLIES

Firms are encouraged to seek source approval in order to compete for future solicitations by accessing the website http://amcomdmz.redstone.army.mil/casl_cmo/casldba.casl_cmo_samsar and clicking on "AMCOM Spare Parts Manufacturer or Distributor SAR." Currently, there are no outstanding qualification requests on this item; however, this is a continuous method of identifying potential new sources of supply.

XII. CONTRACTING OFFICER’S CERTIFICATION

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

Name: EFRAIN Y. ACEVEDO Date: _______________________________

Title: Contracting Officer Signature: ___________ ___________ _

XIII. TECHNICAL/REQUIREMENTS PERSONNEL’S CERTIFICATION

Technical Certification: I certify that the supporting data under my cognizance, which are included in this J&A, are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Requirements Certification: I certify that the supporting data under my cognizance, which are included in this J&A are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

4/21/2016

ACEVEDO

SANTIAGO.EFRAIN.YAMIL.

Dig tally signed by ACEVEDO SANTIAGO EFRAIN YAMI DN: c=US o=U S Government ou=DoD DLA cn=ACEVEDO SANTIAGO EFRAIN YAMIL Date: 2016 04 21 06:52:57 05 00