SSJ TSECMS 6.3.2021 CO Signed Redacted.pdf

Sole Source (Including Brand Name) Justification - Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items

CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION

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Special Projects are not to exceed $40,000 in any year.

CLIN 0001 Maintenance and Support CLIN 0002 Materials CLIN 0003 Special Projects

The appropriation funds for this requirement is 3600, Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDT&E)

The proposed vendor is:

Siemens 10824 Hope St Cypress, CA 90630

Business Size: Large

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

41 U.S.C. 1901, as implemented by FAR 13.501(a)(1)(ii), which allows for other than full and open competition when the supplies or services requested by the agency are available from only one source.

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 TCEMS software is proprietary software from Siemens Inc. and therefore they are the only vendor with the capability to perform the necessary maintenance and provide support and upgrades.

Only Siemens specialists have access to the use of the service tools, technical service bulletins and system software updates required to ensure proper operation of the Building Automation and HVAC system.

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

An Internet and GSA search for preventive maintenance on the TSECMS was performed. The search yielded 0 results.

AbilityOne program cannot provide this service.

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

The contracting officer has determined the anticipated cost to the government for this acquisition will be fair and reasonable, and the proposal will be evaluated using price analysis for commercial items in accordance with FAR 13.106-3. The proposed price will be compared to other companies or agencies that may have previously purchased the same or similar items. In addition, the requirement will be compared to several requirements that have previously been purchased according to Federal Procurement Data System. This requirement has been determined to be commercial in nature, therefore, IAW FAR 15.403-1(b)(3), certified cost and pricing data is not required. However, other than certified cost and pricing data will be requested to aid in the price analysis.

Sole Source (Including Brand Name) Justification - Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items

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

An Internet and GSA search for preventive maintenance on the TSECMS was performed. The search yielded zero results.

AbilityOne program cannot provide this service.

A letter from Siemens was obtained proving that because of proprietary information, only Siemens can perform the maintenance on their software.

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

N/A

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

N/A

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 TCEMS software is proprietary software from Siemens and therefore they are the only vendor with the capability to perform the necessary maintenance and provide support and upgrades.

Only Siemens specialists have access to the use of the service tools, technical service bulletins and system software updates required to ensure proper operation of the Building Automation and HVAC system.

As long as the AF receives positive results with the current software, this will continue to be a sole source requirement. The software provides quality support in operating, controlling, and monitoring aircraft support equipment (ASE) utilities (hydraulics, 400Hz power, and aircraft cooling) in order to maintain systems readiness in support of customer test operations, we will continue to utilize this proprietary software.

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 my signature above, I certify that any supporting data contained herein, which is my responsibility, is both accurate and complete.