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will state that the Army intends to negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, “Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements.”

b. Subcontracting Competition. In an effort to ensure subcontracting competition, the contract will include FAR 52.244-5, “Competition in Subcontracting,” and FAR 52.219-8, “Utilization of Small Business Concerns” to ensure maximum competition at the subcontract level.

7. Actions to Increase Competition: In order to increase competition, the Government will continue to conduct market research to assess the feasibility of other contractor’s ability to meet similar future Government requirements. If future market research reveals other comparable contractors that meet the Government requirements, efforts will be undertaken to initiate ways to increase competition for future requirements.

8. Market Research: In accordance with FAR 10.002(b)(2) procedures, TARDEC personnel conducted Market Research via a Request for Information (RFI) released through FedBizOpps on 27 January 2017, with a response period of fifteen (15) days.

The purpose of the RFI was to provide information to the U.S Army TARDEC, Emerging Capabilities Office, on potential sources capable of providing support for the SCMM turret effort. BAE was the only respondent.

9. Interested Sources: To date, no other sources have written to express an interest, nor has the Government identified any other source with access to the required TDPs or the degree of detailed knowledge and experience possessed by BAE required to effectively perform these efforts. This contract action will be synopsized in accordance with FAR Subpart 5.2, and any proposals received shall be considered.

10. Other Facts:

a. Procurement History: Not applicable.

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: Mr. Keith Michaluk Title: SCMM Lead Fabricator/Integrator

Signature: _//Signed// Keith Michaluk__________________________

Date: ___14 November 2016_________________________________

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: Mr. Keith Michaluk Title: SCMM Lead Fabricator/Integrator Signature: _//Signed// Keith Michaluk__________________________

Date: ___14 November 2016_________________________________

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. The basis for this determination will include a detailed cost analysis, a technical evaluation of cost conducted by the designated Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), and an Independent Government Cost Estimate (IGCE) completed by TARDEC.

Typed Name:

Title: Contracting Officer

Signature: _ _//BDM// Benjamin McMartin___________________________

Date: ___21 February 2017______________________________

14. Contracting Officer Certification:

I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Typed Name:

Title: Contracting Officer

Signature: ___//BDM// Benjamin McMartin_________________________

Date: ___21 February 2017______________________________