SPRRA117R0311_REDACTED_JA.pdf

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Solicitation Number: SPRRA1-17-R-0311 The minimum contract quantity is 75 each. The Government is obligated to procure the Year 1 quantity of 75 each under the proposed IDIQ contract. The maximum quantity of 500 each represents the Government’s anticipated requirements for a Five-Year IDIQ.

Production Lead Time with First Article Testing is 600 days after receipt of order. The part covered under this J&A, NSN 1680-01-530-1625, will require a first article test prior to full production under delivery order 0001.

IV. STATUTORY AUTHORITY PERMITTING OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

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 Agency Requirements.

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) “1C” thereby restricting manufacture of the item from only the approved sources.

Breakout Engineering has assigned Acquisition Method Code (AMC) “1”, which states, “suitable for competitive acquisition for the second or subsequent time.” The Acquisition Method Suffice Code “C” states that: This part requires engineering source approval by the design control activity in order to maintain the quality of the part. Existing unique design capability engineering skills, and manufacturing knowledge by the qualified source(s) require acquisition of the part from the approved source(s). The approved source(s) retain data rights, manufacturing knowledge, or technical data that are not economically available to the Government, and the data or knowledge is essential to maintaining the quality of the part. An alternate source must qualify in accordance with the design control activity’s procedure, as approved by the cognizant Government engineering activity. The qualification procedures must be approved by the Government engineering activity having jurisdiction over the part in the intended application.

Accordingly, The Boeing Company and Timken Aerospace Transmissions, LLC. are the only known firms 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

This requirement will be synopsized on Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps) as required by FAR

5.201. The extent of competition anticipated are the sources identified in paragraph 2. In an effort to obtain maximum competition, the synopsis will encourage firms/suppliers that recognize and can produce the item described in paragraph 3 to identify themselves. The synopsis encourages firms/suppliers to seek source approval in order to compete for future solicitations by accessing the AMCOM Competition Management Office website: http://amcomdmz.redstone.army.mil/casl_cmo/casldba.casl_cmo_samsar and looking under Standardized Aviation ad Missile Source Approval Request (SAMSAR). Improving the competitive status of an acquisition include review and screening under the procedures of the DOD Spare Parts Breakout Program, Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Procedures, Guidance and Information (PGI) 217.7506.

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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 has a corresponding Size Standard of 1,250 employees. The SSS was posted on 5 May 2017 to the Federal Business Opportunities website to notify companies that the Defense Logistics Agency, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, was seeking qualified sources for the acquisition referenced in paragraph 3. The SSS closed on 10 May 2017 and 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 and 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 procedures in FAR Part 15.

Based on the foregoing, the Contracting Officer hereby determines the anticipated cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable.

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

STATEMENT OF THE REASONS MARKET RESEARCH WAS NOTCONDUCTED

Market Research as defined in FAR 10.001 was conducted on knowledge of individuals within the requirements community. A Sources Sought Notice was posted on 5 May 2017 and no responses were received. In the event a potential candidate had identified themselves, the Source Approval Request (SARS) would be reviewed and determine 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

This original equipment manufacturer (OEM) is not willing to sell data rights to the Government, which means the technical data package, specification, and engineering description are not suitable for Full and Open Competition. Further, the required data rights are not in Government possession and cannot be economically obtained.

A Subcontracting Plan is anticipated as the dollar threshold is above $700,000.00.

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

See Section 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

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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: ALAN E. GREEN Date:

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Title: Contracting Officer Signature: Date: 2017.05.11 17 53:29 -05'00'

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.

Name: Date:

Title: Signature:

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.

Name: Date:

Title: Signature: