A04_Justification_for_OTFOC_-_SAP_(under_$150K);_Repair_ALCMS_REDACTED_Redacted.pdf

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JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION for

SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITIONS VALUED BELOW $150K

FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) Soliciting from a single source FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(ii) Brand name specification

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER:

DESCRIPTION OF ACTION:

New Requirement Modification

ESTIMATED VALUE (inclusive of options):

FUND TYPE: YEAR:

1. NAME OF PROPOSED SOLE SOURCE CONTRACTOR / BRAND NAME MANUFACTURER:

2. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES OR SERVICES REQUIRED AND THE INTENDED USE:

3. UNIQUE SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS THAT LIMIT AVAILABILITY TO ONLY ONE SOURCE, WITH THE

REASON NO OTHER SUPPLIES OR SERVICES CAN BE USED:

4. REASON WHY CONTRACTOR IS THE ONLY SOURCE CAPABLE OF MEETING MISSION REQUIREMENTS;

SPECIFICALLY, THE REASON NO OTHER SOURCE CAN MEET THE UNIQUE CAPABILITIES IN SECTION 3:

Is this a follow-on contract? yes no If yes, provide contract number: _____________________________

5. MARKET RESEARCH:

6. TECHNICAL CERTIFICATION:

I certify that the supporting data under my cognizance, which is included in the sections above, is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

NAME AND TITLE OF CUSTOMER DIGITAL SIGNATURE EMAIL ADDRESS DATE

Brand Name: EATON CROUSE-HINDS, Address: Wolf St, Syracuse, NY 13208

Kunsan AB has a set of computerized Airport Lighting Control and Monitoring System (AMCLS) which controls airfield lighting system of Kunsan Airfield, remotely from Airfield Lighting Vault and Air Traffic Control Tower. Existing Window-XP base computer systems are outdated and partially dysfunctional. The computer systems of the existing ALCMS require to be repaired/replaced and this purchase consists of 4 rack mount computers with Window7 Operating System, installation of Distributed Computer Control and Monitoring System and misc. softwares, and Installation and Commissioning service.

Existing ALCMS was supplied by CROUSE-HINDS and the ALCMS consists of Human Machine Interfaces, computer sets, communicating network connecting the air traffic control tower and airfield lighting vault, and communicating interface of computer control system of DIGITRAC(TM) between the computers and the constant current regulators of airfield lighting circuits. It was known by CROUSE-HINDS and other FAA-certified manufacturer that an ALCMS is not compatible with the interfaces and computer control system devices of the other manufacturer.

The market research of FAA-certified Airport Lighting Control and Monitoring System (See AC 150/5345-56B.) has been conducted between Dec 2016 and Jan 2017. CROUSE-HINDS was RFQed for the service; computer supply, software loading, and installation & commissioning. Also another FAA-certified ALCMS manufacturer was RFQ'd for the same service, but the manufacturer warned regarding a compatibility issue and it also was confirmed by their visit to Kunsan Airfield Lighting Vault that their computer system is not compatible with existing ALCMS. They were RFQed for the brand new sets of ALCMS system and the cost is as attached quote; the cost of this strategy.

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AC 150/5345-56B requires specifically certified equipment (see specifications) be used to fulfill this requirement. Due to the compatibility issue, this purchase request requires to be upgraded from repair/replace service to the purchase of brand new sets of ALCMS systems for full and open competition.

O&M (2020) FY 2017

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7. ACTIONS TO INCREASE COMPETITION (For Contracting Personnel Use):

8. CONTRACT SPECIALIST/PURCHASING AGENT REVIEW:

I have done my due diligence in verifying the information presented above by the requiring activity and have attempted to obtain competition to the maximum extent practicable.

NAME OF REVIEWER DIGITAL SIGNATURE EMAIL ADDRESS DATE

9. ENDORSEMENT OF THE ACC-APG TENANT DIVISION CONTRACTING OFFICER

I hereby approve / disapprove this justification in accordance with the authority cited on this document.

Approval is based on the availability of funds and provided that the services and property herein described have been otherwise authorized for procurement.

NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER DIGITAL SIGNATURE EMAIL ADDRESS DATE

7. ACTIONS TO INCREASE COMPETITION (For Contracting Personnel Use):

A Combined Synopsis/Solicitation shall be posted to solicit quotes from authorized Crouse Hinds retailers capable of providing the required hardware/software and installation at Kunsan Airbase.

This is an upgrade of an existing system and Full and Open Competition would create a substantial duplication of costs as any other brand would not be compatible with the existing Crouse Hinds system in place. It is also imperative that the hardware/software conforms to strict Air Force and FAA standards which further limits competition.

When the existing system reaches its useful end of life, it may be possible to solicit a future procurement as full and open, however at this time, a Brand Name Only Solicitation is in the best interests of the Government.

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COMPETE

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Continued from item #4. Reason why contractor is the only source capable of meeting mission requirements.

Also, the installation of the brand new sets of ALCMS systems requires the Kunsan airfield lighting system to be down during the entire installation processes, but the repair/replace of computer systems can be performed while the airfield lighting system is manually controlled.