A03_Task_Order_Ceiling_Increase_JA_KY31_03Nov2015_FINAL.pdf

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JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL FOR

OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

1. The Contracting Activity: U. S. Army Contracting Command – Aberdeen Proving Ground, Communications-Electronics Research, Development, and Engineering Center (CERDEC).

2. Description of the Action: Approval is requested for a ceiling increase under Contract W15P7T-14-C-A025/Task Order KY31 Aviation Integration, Maintenance, and aircraft modification support for the Mexico SEDENA (FMS) with the procurement of unique equipment Air Force 18 UH-60M Black Hawk Helicopters. The contract type is Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF) for Labor and Firm Fixed Price (FFP) for Material. The additional material cost required on this task order is $112,657.34, which will raise current contract ceiling from $1,154,005.91 to $1,266,663.76.

3. The supplies or services required to meet the Agency’s needs are: This document provides justification for a increase in ceiling of existing task order with Y-Tech Services Inc.

Y-Tech requested pricing for roughly 60 line items of ground support equipment. Three of the required items were for non-destructive test equipment. Olympus is the Orginial Equipment Manufacture (OEM) of this equipment and AECOM received a quote for these items. After work began on Olympus portion of task order prime contractor, Y-Tech and subcontractor AECOM were informed that Olympus quote only provided calibration pricing and not new procurement pricing. The additional ceiling is for the material costs required for procurement of equipment. This is not a major acquisition program as defined at 10 USC 2430.

4. The statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition is: Only One Responsible Source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements, (10 U.S.C. 2304 (c) (1), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1.

5. Justify that the proposed contractor’s unique qualification or the nature of the acquisition dictates the use of the authority cited: Y-Tech Services Inc is the only responsible source that can provide and manage the full range of aviation services required under this current Task Order KY31. This contractor is currently supporting the Mexico SEDENA Air Force 18 UH-60M Black Hawk task order for aviation services based on an ID/IQ contract that was award on a competitive basis in March 2014.

6. The following efforts have been/will be made to ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential sources as is practicable: This task order and ID/IQ contract is a result of a Small Business 8 a Set Aside competitive acquisition.

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7. Actions to Increase Competition: Since this action is sole source to Y-Tech Services Inc, determination of fair and reasonable prices in accordance with FAR 15.402(a) will be accomplished through current approved contract rate as reflected in Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) for Ft Belvoir, Va. This CBA was incorporated into basic contract at Attachment 0004.

8. A market survey was conducted: A market surveys were performed to determine potential sources in the marketplace capable of meeting the requirements. It was determined that contract could be a Small Business Set Aside competitive acquisition. The ID/IQ was awarded in March 2014 to Y-Tech Services Inc.

9. Interested Sources: To date, no other sources have written to express an interest.

10. Other Facts: N/A

11. Technical Certification:

I certify that the supporting data under my cognizance which is included in this J&A is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Name: Andrew Cline

Title: Chief, Quality Assurance Branch

Signature: Date:

02 Nov 15

12. Requirements Certification:

I certify that the supporting data under my cognizance which is included in this J&A is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Name: Edward Lee

Title: (Contracting Officer’s Representative)

Signature: Date:

02November 2015

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13. Fair and Reasonable Price Determination:

I hereby determine that the anticipated cost for this contract action will be fair and reasonable.

This determination will be based on formal technical evaluation and established CBA.

Name: Mr. Nicolas M. Martin Title: Contracting Officer

Signature: Date:

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14. Procuring Contracting Officer Certification:

I certify that the supporting data under my cognizance which is included in this J&A is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Name: Mr. Nicolas M. Martin

Title: Contracting Officer

Signature: Date:

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