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V. DEMONSTRATION THAT THE CONTRACTOR’S UNIQUE QUALIFICATIONS OR

NATURE OF THE ACQUISITION REQUIRES THE USE OF THE AUTHORITY CITED

ABOVE (APPLICABILITY OF AUTHORITY

Part Number 765182 is a highly specialized component of a major weapon system. The rights to use the data needed to purchase this part from additional sources is not owned by the Government and cannot be purchased, developed, or otherwise obtained.

Drawings 511662, 364862, 511462, and 364857 are proprietary to Pratt & Whitney. Letter dated 15 Mar 2012 from Pratt & Whitney CAGE (77445) states data rights will not be provided to the Government. Therefore, no further action will be taken. If Pratt & Whitney releases these drawings to the Government during the life of this contract, the Government will take appropriate action to compete this part.

The contractor possesses the unique capabilities derived from knowledge and expertise gained through previous production of this item. Therefore, Pratt & Whitney is the only known source capable of providing the supplies described in Paragraph III without the Government experiencing unacceptable delays and not fulfilling the agency’s requirement.

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

FROM AS MANY POTENTIAL SOURCES AS DEEMED PRACTICABLE

In accordance with FAR 5.201, this requirement shall be synopsized and the Request for Proposal (RFP) will be posted on the Federal Business Opportunities website. Qualification requirements do not apply.

VII. DETERMINATION BY THE CONTRACTING OFFICER THAT THE ANTICIPATED

COST TO THE GOVERNMENT WILL BE FAIR AND REASONABLE

The contracting officer will ensure that the items described herein are negotiated at a fair and reasonable price to the Government. A detailed price analysis will be accomplished. The Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) may be contacted to assist with the price analysis if necessary and will assist with inputs throughout the life of the contract. Information other than certified cost or pricing data may be obtained and cost analysis performed if appropriate. Should the proposal exceed $750K, certified cost and pricing data will be obtained and cost and price analysis will be performed.

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

OR A STATEMENT OF THE REASONS MARKET RESEARCH WAS NOT

CONDUCTED

In accordance with FAR Part 10, market research was conducted to include inquiries of available Air Force data systems, such as Haystack, Parts Manufacturer Approvals, Google, Thomas Register and similar item manufacturer’s websites. This research was conducted over a period beginning in June 2015 and ending in November 2015. This research revealed that there were no commercial items available to meet this requirement. The item described in section III are used in military applications and no commercial or non-developmental substitutes are available. This is a non-developmental item. As described in Section VI above, market research, in accordance with FAR Part 10, was conducted by synopsis of the proposed acquisition, advising industry of the pending acquisition and soliciting inquiries from interested parties

A Sources Sought Synopsis was also conducted during the market research effort described above to notify Pratt & Whitney licensees, vendors, or other sources with access to the necessary data of the pending acquisition. This posting was created on the Federal Business Opportunities website 03 Feb 2016 under the NSN 2840-01-004-1800 and PR number FD2030-15-00877 with a response date of 10 Feb 2016 and no responses were received.

Based on the above, a high level of confidence exists that Pratt & Whitney is currently the only responsible source able to fulfill this requirement described in Section III.

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

COMPETITION

Reverse engineering is not feasible within reasonable time constraints. The qualification of a reverse-engineered part would require an Accelerated Mission Test (AMT). TF33 AMTs occur every 4 years and cost approximately $6M (this is the cost of the 2015 AMT) and would not occur until 2019.

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

United Technologies Corporation CAGE: 52661 Pratt & Whitney Military Engines Division 400 Main Street East Hartford CT 06108 860-565-5173

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 OR SERVICES REQUIRED

In an effort to identify and remove barriers to competition, AFLCMC/LPSEA will continue to monitor the marketplace for source development.

XII. CONTRACTING OFFICER’S CERTIFICATION

By signing the coordination and approval document, the contracting officer determines this document to be accurate and complete to the best of the contracting officer’s knowledge and belief.

XIII. TECHNICAL/REQUIREMENTS PERSONNEL’S CERTIFICATION

As evidenced by their signatures on the coordination and approval document, the technical or requirements personnel certify that any included, supporting data within their area of responsibility is both accurate and complete.