SSJ for BA-30 Parachute System.pdf

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I. Contracting Activity.

Department: Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) Office Symbol: AFSC/PZIMA Address: 3001 Staff Drive Tinker AFB OK, 73145 Program/Project: BA-30 Parachute System

II. Nature and/or description of the action being processed.

The 76 Aircraft Maintenance Group (AMXG) is requesting to upgrade their parachutes BA-22's to the newly approved BA-30. Technical Order (T.O) 14-1-1 states that the BA series backstyle, automatic and BA-30s are the only systems that qualify for the C-17 and C-130 platforms. The BA-30 systems are only available through the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Butler Parachute Systems, Inc. The older BA series (BA-22) are currently utilized by

III. Description of supplies/services required to meet agency needs.

76 AMXG requires a one-time purchase of twenty-eight (28) BA-30 Parachute Systems in accordance with (IAW) TO 14-1-1.

All systems must adhere to the following specifications:

Twenty-Eight (28) BA-30 Parachute System, Part number 11090 One (1) each, Loft Kit, Part number 801161 One (1) each, Consumables Kit, Part number 801160 One (1) each, Rigging Kit, Part number 801156 One (1) each, CYPRESS Rigging Kit, Part number AADCRPK

IV. Statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition.

The OC-ALC provides maintenance services for C-130, KC-135, and KC-46 aircraft. All procedures and work performed are dictated by and must be in strict compliance with the governing Technical Orders (T.O.s) for each platform.

Per AFSC Man 21-102 para 1.2:

"AF TOs are published under the authority of the Secretary of the Air Force (SECAF). Compliance with TOs is mandatory."If a brand other than the one specified by the TO is purchased, it will become 100% waste as mechanics are not allowed to deviate from Tech Orders. This could result in the duplication of cost up to the total cost of this effort that would not be able to be recovered due to the inability to utilize the non-authorized material. In addition, per AFMCI 63-1201 pg. 47 if this is classified as an Aviation Safety Item then the

, an that jeopardizes safety.

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 76th AMXG is requesting to upgrade their BA-22 parachutes to the newly approved BA-30 model. This upgrade is for the safety and of our aircrew. TO 14-1-1 states that the BA-series back-style, automatic parachutes and the BA-30s are the only systems qualified for the C-17 and C-130 platforms. The BA-30 Low Profile Parachute System (LPP) is the US Air Force's chosen replacement for all BA-22 parachutes and is exclusively available through Butler Parachute Systems, a leading manufacturer of emergency parachute systems with extensive experience in military contracts.

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VI. Description of efforts made to ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential sources as practicable.

Due to Butler Parachute Systems' status as the sole OEM with exclusive proprietary rights and the fact that no other commercially available parachute system meets the specific technical and safety requirements for the designated aircraft, it is not possible to solicit offers from other sources.

VII. Determination by the Contracting Officer that the anticipated cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable.

The Contracting Officer will utilize price analysis techniques IAW RFO FAR 15.404-1, to ensure the price is fair and reasonable.

The Contracting Officer will ensure that the supply described herein are negotiated at a fair and reasonable price to the Government. The Contractor may be required to provide other than certified cost and pricing date to supplment opur comparison with historical pricing and Government estimates.

VIII. Description of the market research conducted and the results, or a statement of the reasons market research was not conducted.

Market research was conducted using the Dynamic Small Business Search (DSBS) and System of Award Management (SAM) databases, focusing on North American Classification System (NAICS) code 341999 and Federal Stock Code 1670 to identify potential vendors capable of providing the Parachute System. A review of the TO indicated that the BA-30 Parachute system is the only system that will satisfy this requirement; furthermore, the OEM, Butler Parachute System, stated that they are the only manufacturer of this system and they don't have any authorized distributors for their equipment.

IX. Any other facts supporting the use of Other Than Full and Open Competition.

No other information.

X. List of any sources that expressed, in writing, an interest in the acquisition.

Butler Parachute Systems: CAGE - OD4Z, Small Business

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 Government will continue efforts to identify sources of supply with authority to supply this requirement to the Government.

XII. Certification by the Contracting Officer.

As evidenced by my signature above, I have determined this document to be both accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

XIII. Certification by the technical/requirements personnel.

As evidenced by our signatures above, we certify that any supporting data contained herein, which is our responsibility, is both accurate and complete.

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