MK19 JA Redacted 5-10-24_Redacted.pdf

Justification Review Document For Other than Full and Open Competition – FAR PART 6

Program/Equipment: MK19 MOD-3 and MOD-4 Grenade Machine Gun (GMG), Spare Part kits and Barrel Assembly.

Authority: Title 10 United State Code (U.S.C.) Section 3204(a)(1) as implemented in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1, Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

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I have reviewed this justification and find it adequate to support other than full and open competition.

Justification and Approval for Other than Full and Open Competition – FAR Part 6

1. Contracting Activity: U.S. Army Contracting Command - New Jersey

2. Description of Action: ACC-NJ, on behalf of the Office of the Project Manager Soldier Lethality, requests approval of this justification for a modification to the MK-19 MOD-3 Grenade Machine Gun (GMG), Spare Part kits and Barrel Assembly Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) contract with U.S. Ordnance, 300 West Sydney Dr., McCarran, Nevada 89434. This modification will incorporate the MK19 MOD-4 GMG, associated Spare Part kits and Barrel Assembly into the contract and increase the ceiling amount by .

This modification is required to allow for purchase of unplanned quantities of both the ground-based MK-19 MOD-3 and the ASV mounted MK19 MOD-4 GMGs.

3. Description of Supplies/Services: The MK19 MOD-3/MOD-4 GMGs are air cooled, blow-back operated, belt-fed, automatic weapons that fire 40MM grenades from ground mounts and vehicles.

This contract was awarded on for the MK 19 MOD-3 GMG, MK 19 MOD-3 Spare Parts Kits, and barrel assemblies. The MK19 MOD-4 is almost identical to the MK19 MOD-3, utilizing the basic MK19 MOD-3 receiver and removing /substituting a total of seven (7) components. The demand for the MK19 MOD-4 GMG was not known/anticipated at the time of the contract award. The cumulative obligation against the current contract is

Currently, there are known , which exceeds the remaining contract ceiling. Table One below depicts the forecasted requirements for the remainder of the contract period of performance.

TABLE ONE- FORECASTED REQUIREMENTS

NOMENCLATURE

MK19 MOD-3 GMG

MK19 MOD-4 GMG

MK19 MOD-4 GMG

other

MK19 MOD-3 Spare Part Kits

MK19 MOD-4 Spare Part Kits

Barrel Assembly Estimated

Total

4. Authority Cited: Title 10 United States Code (U.S.C.) 3204(a)(1) as implemented by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1(a)(2), Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements.

5. Reason for Authority Cited: As described at FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(ii)(B), Supplies may be deemed to be available only from the original source for the continued development or production of a major system or highly specialized equipment, including major components thereof, when it is likely that award to any other source would result in unacceptable delays in fulfilling the agency’s requirements. The Government intends to modify the current Contract W15QKN-22-D-0013 with U.S. Ordnance, by increasing its contract ceiling by .

As detailed in the table below, award of a contract to any source other than U.S. Ordnance will result in unacceptable delays of at least to meeting requirements for both the MK19 MOD-3 and MK19 MOD-4 GMGs. These unacceptable delays would result in the

Government being unable to meet the requirements of These unacceptable delays are comprised of two elements. The ability to execute a new contract through full and open competition and the ability of a new contractor to qualify the ability to safely deliver the MK19 MOD-3 and MOD-4 GMGS.

Activity Duration Develop Procurement Package Solicitation and Award Manufacture and Delivery of FAT Quantities

Conduct First Article Test (FAT)

Total

In addition to unacceptable schedule delays detailed above, award to a source other than U.S. Ordnance introduces further risk that a new source will be unable to meet the performance and safety requirements of producing the MK19 MOD 3 and MK19 MOD 4 GMGs. This risk would further delay deliveries and prevent the Government from meeting the surge of urgent requirements.

6. Efforts to Obtain Competition: The notices required by FAR 5.201 shall be published and any bids or proposals received shall be considered.

a. Effective Competition: Effective competition is not anticipated for this acquisition.

b. Subcontracting Competition. U.S. Ordnance is a small business concern. In accordance with FAR 19.702(b)(1), small business contracting plans are not required from entities that are certified as small. Notwithstanding, U.S. Ordnance continues to rely on other small businesses for material sourcing, business supplies and service support. U.S.

Ordnance will be required to select subcontractors to the maximum practical extent in accordance with FAR 52.244-5.

7. Actions to Increase Competition: Full and open competition is not practical at this time.

The Government awarded contract number W15QKN-22-D-0013 to U.S. Ordnance to provide the MK19 GMG under a full and open competition on . Future acquisitions for the subject items will be under a full and open competition utilizing a Government Technical Data Package (TDP).

8. Market Research: A Sources Sought Announcement was published on FedBizOpps on with a closing date of The announcement was published under NAICS code 332994 – Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing with a small Business Size Standard of 1,000 employees and Product Service Code 1010 – Guns, over 30mm up to 75mm. The intent of this market survey was to announce to industry the additional Government requirements for the subject item to determine interest across the industry.

who submitted a response. responses were evaluated by the Army and a written evaluation provided to Army Contracting Command-New Jersey (ACC-NJ). U.S. Ordnance was awarded the contract W15QKN-22-D- 0013 for the MK19 production and is considered low risk to cost and schedule.

, it was determined that U.S. Ordnance provides a low risk to cost and schedule.

Additionally, personnel have surveyed the market for potential sources by reviewing trade journals. Technical personnel reviewed Small Arms Defense Journal, Armed Forces Journal, and National Defense Magazine looking for any similar weapons. No items were found which could emulate the performance of the MK19 GMG.

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

10. Other Facts:

a. Procurement History:

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(4) Not applicable.

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(4) Not applicable

(7) Significant Changes: Not applicable

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(4) Not applicable

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(4) Not applicable

(7) Significant Changes:

b. Other Facts: Not applicable.

11. Technical Certification: I certify that the supporting data under my cognizance, which are included in the justification, are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Typed Name: Date: _

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12. Requirements Certification: I certify that the supporting data under my cognizance, which are included in the justification, are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Typed Name: Date: ___

13. Fair and Reasonable Cost Determination:

I hereby determine that the anticipated cost to the Government for this contract action will be fair and reasonable. This determination will be based on a technical evaluation, price analysis, Independent Government Estimate, and cost analysis. Certified cost or pricing data will be required in accordance with FAR 15.403-4(a)(1).

Typed Name: Date: ____

14. Contracting Officer Certification: I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Typed Name: Date: ________