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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. Despite various attempts by the Government to obtain the rights to use this data, none have been successful therefore, the Government does not anticipate competition during the life of this contract.

Part Number 694794 is a highly specialized component of a major weapon system. Drawing 694794 is proprietary and the data rights are owned by Pratt & Whitney.

Accordingly, Pratt & Whitney is currently the only known source that possesses the unique capabilities derived from knowledge and expertise gained during previous productions of this item. Therefore, Pratt & Whitney is the only known source capable of providing the supplies described in Section III without the Government experiencing unacceptable delays in 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 will be posted on the Federal Business Opportunities website. Qualification requirements exist;

however, only the Original Equipment Manufacturer (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 may be contacted to assist with the analysis. Certified cost or pricing data will be required.

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 a multi-functional team. This research included inquiries into internet sites including Haystack, Parts Manufacturer Approvals, Google, Thomas Register, and similar item manufacturer’s websites and was completed on 22 August 2017. Other sources manufacture similar items but none have been identified as having access to the data described in Section V necessary to meet the requirement described in Section III. As a Critical Safety Item, failure of this item during engine operation can result in substantial loss to the weapon system, and/or death or serious injury to personnel. This is a non-developmental item.

A Sources Sought Synopsis was also posted 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 15 August 2017 under the NSN and PR number FD2030-18-00383 with a response date of 22 August 2017. No vendors indicated interest in the acquisition; therefore, based on this market research, United Technologies Corporation, dba Pratt & Whitney Military Engines Division was found to be the only source able to fulfill the requirement described in section III.

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

COMPETITION

Item is AMSC “P” coded, by definition, the Government does not own the data rights and it cannot be reverse engineered.

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/LPSEA engineering group 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 are both accurate and complete.