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JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

FOR UNUSUAL AND COMPELLING URGENCY

1. Agency: Defense Logistics Agency Contracting Activity: DLA Aviation at Tinker AFB, OK

Document Identification Number: FD20302400619 Solicitation Number: SPRTA1-24-0-0278 ----------- ------------------- (81 FARPati 15 0 FAR Prut 12 0 FAR Part 13.5

2. The action being approved is the acquisition of supplies/services on other than a full and open competition basis due to rnmsual and compelling urgency.

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3. The supplies/services required to meet the using activity's needs are described as follows:

BRIEF DESCRIPTION

SHROUD SEGMENT,TURB

*If too numerous, attach list ofNSNs and AMSC codes.

NSNIPN

2840013214453NZ/4077 434--01

QUANTITY

92 each

ESTIMATED VALUE

4. The statutory authority pennitting other than full and open competition is 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(2) - Unusual and Compelling Urgency.

Delivery in Days Delivery cannot exceed 365 days

CtuTent IPG 1 Backorders Current backorder total: 18; Quarterly demand rate 48 each

Projected IPG 1 Backorders

5. The acquisition is restricted to the only source(s) of supply known to have the capability of furnishing the required supplies/services within the timeframe allowed to meet the exigency. Source(s) are:

CAGE COMPANY NAME

52661 Raylheon Technologies Corporation (RTX Corporation)

2T575 Paramount Machine Company Inc.

6. Eff01ts to ensure that offers are solicited from as many sources as practicable are:

D The acquisition will be synopsized on or about ________ and any firm requesting a solicitation copy will be provided one.

(81 A synopsis exception cited in FAR 5.202 applies: (Explain) _____________________ _ IAW FAR 5.202 (a)(2) exceptions to synopsis, Unusual and Compelling Urgency, subject requirement was not synopsized

D Manufactmers of similar products identified in the market survey will be solicited.

D Dealers of the manufacturers will be solicited.

D Other: (Explain) _______________________________ _

7. I hereby determine that the anticipated cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable. (Explain) __________ _ The contracting officer will complete a price analysis. If needed, the contractor may be asked to provide other than certified cost or pricing data.

Suppor1 from the Defense Contract Management Agency or the Defense Contract Audit Agency may be requested as appropriate to aid in evaluating the proposal.

8. A market srnvey as defined by FAR 10:

D was conducted, and firms indicating an interest in the acquisition will be solicited. Market research effo1ts, include:

l8J was not conducted due to the tumsual and compelling urgency of the requirement.

CONTROLLED BY: DLA Aviation AO

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D was not conducted due to:--------------------------------------

9. Additional facts suppo1ting unusual and compelling urgency resulting in other than full and open competition are:

D The requisitioner has assigned a priority designator within Issue Priority Group (IPG) 1.

D The requisitioner has also cited an expedited handling signal of 999m N _ , or E _, or an Office of the Secreta1y of

Defense/Joint Chiefs of Staff project code beginning with a "9".

D As stated in the attached ce1tification by the requiring activity, the Militaty Services will be seriously injured if contract award is delayed. The extent and nature ofhann are detailed in the attached ce1tification.

181 Other: This urgent requirement is needed to procure available stock on the shelf and support F100-229 engine core module production, supporting and impacting the F100-229 Ware Readiness Engine (WRE) totals. The F 100-229 engine supports the F16 Fighter Aircraft, which have been severely impacted for serviceable engines.

Failure to obtain these assets will ground F-15/F-16 aircraft by not having the ability to produce Core Modules.

10. A listing of sources, if any, indicating an interest in v.rriting in the acquisition are: (if none, state none)

CAGE COMPANY NAME

None

11. The actions, being taken to overcome barriers to competition before any subsequent acquisition are made: (Explain) The purpose of this requirement is to provide coverage and avoid a gap in supplies until the award of the follow on small business set aside competitive effort.

There are three qualified sources but only two proven sources that can fully satisfy this urgent requirement because they are not required to conduct first article testing.

To eliminate all production risks associated with long lead times and first article testing requirements, the United States Air force is requesting a direct-source urgent contractual action based upon unusual and compelling urgency to Raytheon Technologies Corporation and/or Paramount Machine Company Inc.

APPROVAL

APPROVAL LEVELS OF THE .TTJSTIFICA TION - FAR 6.304

181 not exceeding $750,000 . ... ........ ...................... . . .. .. ... Contracting Officer D over $750,000 not exceeding $15,000,000 .... . .. . .. . .. . ....... Competition Advocate

TECHNICAL/REQUIREMENTS PERSONNEL CERTIFICATION - FAR 6.302-2(c) Supporting data that is the responsibility of technical or requirements personnel and which form the basis for this justification have been certified as complete and accurate by the cognizant technical/requirements Personnel. Signature of technical/requirements personnel is not required.

DLA COUNSEL AVIATION - DLAD 1.691(e)(ii) DLA Counsel Aviation has reviewed the information contained in this justification and has concluded it is legally sufficient.

Michael J. O'Farrell, Jr., Associate Counsel OFARRELL.MICHAEL ~LJAAES-

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CONTRACTING OFFICER - FAR 6.303-2(b )(12) I hereby certify that the information contained in this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief If not exceeding $750,000, this signature serves as the approval.

Breann Irving, Procurement Contracting Officer IRVIN~ ~!Z.:f~:v.sw.v- SHAY- Qat,;2!)2'.()6,10~A2:5'-0S'OO' 10 June 2024

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COMPETITION ADVOCATE- FAR 6.304(a)(2) The Competition Advocate for the procuring activity designated pursuant to FAR 6.501 has reviewed and approved this Justification for a proposed contract over $750,000 but not exceeding $15 million.

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