J A_N00383-12-G-001M-UN7U.pdf

JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN

FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

I. CONTRACTING ACTIVITY

DLA Aviation/AOA 3001 Staff Drive Tinker AFB, OK 73145

Purchase Request (PR): FD2030-15-01868

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

This individual Justification and Approval (J&A) authorizes the use of other than full and open competition procedures to obtain a firm fixed price and quantity, sole source contract. The contemplated contract will be with United Technologies Corporation, Pratt & Whitney Military Engines Division (Pratt & Whitney), Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE 52661), for the manufacture of aircraft combustion chamber cases to support the TF33 engine.

III. DESCRIPTION OF THE SUPPLIES/SERVICES REQUIRED TO MEET THE

AGENCY’S NEEDS

New Manufacture of:

Noun: Case, Combustion Chamber

NSN: 2840-00-867-5869RV

P/N: 440893

AMC/AMSC: 3P

Item description and function: 40.068 inches in diameter X 40.068 inches high, weighing 15.00 lbs., and composed of PWA 1075 steel. This item houses the combustion chamber area.

Type of Appropriation: 97X4930

Maximum Buy Quantity: 12 each Estimated Unit Price:

Comprehensive Engine Management System (CEMS):

Total Estimated PR Dollars:

IV. STATUTORY AUTHORITY PERMITTING OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN

COMPETITION

10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1(a)(2), “Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements”. In accordance with FAR 6.304(a)(1) the approval level for this J&A is the contracting officer.

V. DEMONSTRATION THAT THE CONTRACTOR’S UNIQUE QUALIFICATIONS OR

NATURE OF THE ACQUISITION REQUIRES THE USE OF THE AUTHORITY CITED

ABOVE (APPLICABILITY OF AUTHORITY

The rights to use the data needed to purchase this part from additional sources are not owned by the Government and cannot be purchased, developed or otherwise obtained. Drawings 440893 and 409123 are proprietary to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Pratt & Whitney.

Currently Pratt & Whitney is the only known source for this item.

This item is a highly specialized component of an engine assigned to a major weapon system. A highly specialized component is identified by the close tolerances and significant manufacturing processes that can alter the microstructure of the item and cannot be evaluated without destructive testing. Accordingly, Pratt & Whitney possesses unique capabilities derived from knowledge and expertise gained during previous productions of this item. The development of an additional source to produce this item is not feasible within allowable timeframes. Delays in new procurement have the potential of disrupting the availability of TF33 engines, leaving the Air Force unable to meet critical mission requirements. For these reasons, Pratt & Whitney is the only known source possessing the unique capabilities to manufacture this part and that can satisfy the Government’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 will be posted on the Federal Business Opportunities website. The Government does not have qualification requirements as only the OEM approves additional sources.

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. The contractor may be required to provide certified cost or pricing data. A detailed cost analysis and price analysis may be accomplished. The Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) may be contacted to assist with the analysis.

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

OR A STATEMENT OF THE REASONS MARKET RESEARCH WAS NOT

CONDUCTED

Market research, in accordance with FAR Part 10 was conducted by inquires of Haystack, Parts Manufacturer Approvals, Google, and Thomas Register. The market research was accomplished on 26 Mar 14. This research has revealed that there is not a commercial item available to meet this requirement. The item described in section III is used in military applications and no commercial or non-developmental substitutes are available.

Other companies that perform similar efforts exist in the marketplace, but they do not possess the applicable data required to meet the Government’s specifications. This is a non-developmental item. Based on all of the above, a high level of confidence exists that Pratt & Whitney is currently the only responsible source able to fulfill the requirement.

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 four years and cost approximately (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 St 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

The AFLCMC/LPSAAD engineering group will continue to monitor the marketplace for source development, and will continue discussions with the OEM regarding additional approved sources.

The Government will continue to synopsize the requirement, rescreen the item, and attempt to acquire the data necessary to qualify additional sources.

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 are both accurate and complete.