Cypress-2_AAD_J&A_Redacted.pdf

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FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY – J&A No. 17- 001

United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM)

Justification and Approval (J&A)

CYPRES-2, 2 Pin, 1500 35A

14 December 2016

FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY – J&A No. 17- 001

Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (J&A)

Authority: (10 U.S.C. 2304(c)( 1 ), as implemented by FAR 6.302- 1 )

Project/Program Name: Cypres 2, 2 Pin, 1500 35A

Component/PEO/Other: 1st SWTG (SWC), MFF School

Estimated Contract Cost (including options) : $447,4800.00

Type J&A: (Individual or Class )

J&A No.

17-001

1. Agency and Contracting Activity: (FAR 6.303-2(b)(1))

Agency: 1st SWTG, Military Free Fall School, Yuma, AZ

Contracting Activity: Deputy Chief of Staff, Contracting, United States Army Special Operation

Command, Building E-2929, Fort Bragg NC 28310

2. Description of Action: (FAR 6.303-2(b)(2))

The United States Army Special Operations Command (USASOC), on behalf of the

USAJKFSWC (SWC), is seeking to purchase 100 Cybernetic Parachute Release System-2

(CYPRES-2) designed to automatically open the main canopy of a Military Free Fall Parachute.

The product NSN is: 1670-12-361-9581. The systems/items shall meet the following specifications: M-CYPRES 2, Military 2-pin; Activation altitude/activation speed 1,500ft/35m/s;

product warranty and routine maintenance at 4 and 8 years.

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3. Description of Supplies/Services: (FAR 6.303-2(b)(3))

The CYPRES 2 is an independent back up safety system that will not restrict the normal parachuting activity. It is designed to activate in emergency situations where the parachutist is not able to perform the proper procedures. It automatically calibrates to ground level (QFE) and monitors the parachuting activity. The CYPRES activates the cutter when it detects a descent rate higher than 78mph (35mps) at an approximate default altitude of 1,500 ft (225m) above ground level (AGL).

NSN# 1670-12-361-9581

Military CYPRES-2, 2 Pin, 1500/35A Cost: $4,474.80

Total Estimated Cost (100 units): $447,480.00

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4. Authority Cited: (FAR 6.303-2(b)(4))

FAR 6.302-1(a)(2) 10 U.S.C 2304(c)(1) When the supplies or services needed by the agency are available from only one responsible source or only from a limited number of responsible sources and no other type of property or services will satisfy the needs of the agency.

5. Reason for Authority Cited: (FAR 6.303-2(b)(5))

CYPRES-2, 2-Pin (Military), AAD is the only authorized AAD for the Military Free Fall

Parachutist per the Army Equipment Data Sheets Personnel Parachute Authorized Use List.

SSK Military Industries, Inc. is the original equipment manufacturer’s (Airtec GmbH & Co.) sole distributor for the USA. Market Research and the results of the RFI confirmed no other companies (4 contacted) were authorized to sell the military CYPRES-2, 2 Pin AAD.

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6. Efforts/Actions to Increase Competition: (FAR 6.303-2(b)(6))

A notice was or was not publicized as required by FAR 5.2.

An RFI was posted FEDBIZOPPS from 06-20 December 2016.

Any future requirements will be reviewed to determine if other vendors have obtained the capability to supply the equipment. Future requirements will be evaluated on their own merit and to the maximum extent practicable, shall be procured using full and open competition.

7. Market Research: (FAR 6.303-2(b)(8))

Market research was conducted using the internet, telephone, and email. CYPRES AADs are sold by multiple companies, but the required Military version of CYPRES 2 is manufactured by a

Germany based company called Airtec GmbH & Co. KG Safety Systems. The only authorized reseller in the United States for the Miltary CYPRES 2 is SSK Military Industries, Inc.

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8. Interested Sources: (FAR 6.303-2(b)(10)&(11))

SSK Military Industries, Inc

9. Other Authorities/Factors: (FAR 6.303-2(b)(9))

Defense Priorities and Allocation System (DPAS) Rated Order. The contract awarded as a result of the RFI shall be a DO rated order (DO-C9) certified for national defense, emergency preparedness, and energy program use under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System

(DPAS) (15 CFR 700), and the Contractor will be required to follow all of the requirements of

FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY – J&A No. 17- 001 this regulation. The following clauses shall be inserted in the resultant contract: FAR 52.211-15 -

- Defense Priority and Allocation Requirements.

NOTICE 1

Prior to approval, J&As will be screened to identify proprietary data and information exempted from disclosure by 5 U.S.C. 552, Freedom of Information Act, so that the final J&A may be prepared for required posting to FedBizOpps IAW Section 844 of NDAA 2009 as implemented via DPAP Memo, Public Disclosure of Justification and Approval Documents for Noncompetitive Contracts, dated 13 February 2009. J&As shall be posted to FedBizOpps within 14 days unless 10 U.S.C 2304(c)(2), Unusual and Compelling Urgency is cited. In that particular case the J&A will be posted within 30 days.

Information selected for removal will be highlighted in yellow much like this statement so that signature authorities will know what information will be removed after approval, before posting.

10. Technical and 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:

NAME: Redacted TITLE: Battalion Commander

SIGNATURE: Originally Signed DATE: 14 December 2016

11. Fair and Reasonable Cost Determination: (FAR 6.303-2(b)(7))

I hereby determine that the anticipated cost or price to the Government for this contract action will be fair and reasonable. REDACTED

CONTRACTING OFFICER SIGNATURE IN SECTION 12 BELOW ALSO SERVES AS

THE PRICE FAIR AND REASONABLENESS DETERMINATION IN THIS SECTION.

12. Contracting Officer Certification:

I hereby certify that this J&A is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.

NAME: C. Scott Phelps TITLE: Contracting Officer

SIGNATURE: DATE: 19 December 2016

NOTICE 2

POST APPROVAL REQUIREMENT: IAW Section 844 of NDAA 2009 as implemented via DPAP Memo, Public Disclosure of Justification and Approval

Documents for Noncompetitive Contracts, dated 13 February 2009, this J&A will be posted to FedBizOpps within 14 days unless 10 U.S.C 2304(c)(2), Unusual and

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