J A_W91151-16-T-0103_Harris_Handheld_Radio_Redacted.pdf

FDO/ MICC Control No. 16-0103.

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JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL

FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

(Actions NTE $700K for other than Simplified Acquisition Procedures)

1. Agency/Contracting Activity: Mission Installation Contracting Command, Fort Hood Directorate of Contracting, 1001 761st Tank Battalion Ave, Room W103 Fort Hood, Texas 76544

2. Description of Action:

Nature: New Requirement Follow-on Requirement Mod to Existing Purchase Order/Contract Number

Pricing: Firm-Fixed Price Time & Materials Cost

Funds: OMA Other Funds:

Name of Proposed Contractor(s): DAILEY-WELLS COMMUNICATIONS Street Address: 3440 E. Houston St.

City, State, Zip: San Antonio, TX 78219 Phone: 888-311-7595

3. Description of Services or Supplies:

The total estimated value of the proposed action is ______________

This supply procurement is for the purchase of 90 Harris XG-25P digital radios complete with accessories in support of the personnel working at USAG, FT. Hood, TX. Projected delivery date is 20 September 2016.

4. Authority: Identify the statutory authority, FAR title and FAR citation permitting other than full and open competition. It may be one of the following most commonly used citations by the centers and directorates of the Mission and Installation Contracting Command, but other exceptions may apply per FAR 6.3.

Actions other than simplified acquisition procedures (select one):

FAR 6.302-2: Unusual and compelling urgency, 10 USC 2304(c)(2)

FAR 6.302-5: Authorized or Required by Statute, 10 USC 2304(c)(5)

Other: FAR 15.501 (a) (2) (i), For a proposed contract exceeding $150,000, but not exceeding $700,000, the contracting officer’s certification that the justification is accurate and complete to the best of the contracting officer’s knowledge and belief will serve as approval.

5. Reasons for Authority Cited:

a. Dailey Wells Communications (DWC) located at 3440 E. Houston St, San Antonio, TX are the sole authorized Dealer to quote Harris RF Communications Public Safety & Professional Communications (PS&PC) and is authorized to resell Harris PS&PC products to the Federal

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Government. Harris Corporation, the manufacturer with proprietary data or exclusive licensing rights, supports this stance with a company letter. All warranties are not enforceable should the government buy from other sources other than Dailey Wells Communications. Also, the Harris radios are interoperable with existing systems. If other brands are purchased existing communication infrastructure will not allow proper interoperability. Solutions to purchase additional adaptors to connect to existing communication infrastructure will cost additional charges resulting in unnecessary duplication of costs.

6. Actions to Increase Competition: None Taken

7. Market Research: Per Far part 8, all required sources of supplies were checked and verified in procuring this item. The research initially showed that there were other small businesses that could support this requirement. Upon further inquiries with the sole manufacturer, Harris CORPs, it came to light that Dailey Wells Communications, a small business, was the only authorized dealer within this regional sector.

8. Procurement History:

Previous Purchase Order(s) or Contract(s): Yes No

If "Yes", for each purchase order or contract provide:

Purchase order or contract number:

Was action competed? Yes No If action was not competed, state the cited authority, summarize rationale, and describe the actions that were supposed to be taken to increase competition and the results thereof:

9. Technical / Requirements Certification: I certify that the supporting data under my cognizance which is included in this abbreviated J&A is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Submitted By: Burton E. Oliver Position Title (Division Chief or higher): Supervisor, Support Services Email address:

OLIVER.BURTON.EUGENE.J Digitally signed by OLIVER.BURTON.EUGENE.JR.1067277909 DN: c=US, o=U.S. Government, ou=DoD, ou=PKI, ou=USA, cn=OLIVER.BURTON.EUGENE.JR.1067277909 R.1067277909 Date: 2016.06.22 13:54:34 -05'00'

Signature: ______________________ Date: 22 June 2016

10. Fair and Reasonable Price Determination: As contracting officer, I hereby determine that the anticipated cost to the Government for this contract action will be fair and reasonable based on comparison of the proposed price with pervious purchases and the current commercial pricing practices per FAR 15.402(a)(2)(ii)(A).

11. Reviews: I have reviewed this justification and have no Small Business concerns.

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Local Small Business Specialist (if value exceeds $150K) See DD2579

I have reviewed this justification and find it legally sufficient.

Legal Counsel (if value exceeds $150K)

Typed Name: Kurt F. Ziebis Date: ___10 Aug 2016

Signature: Approval on File

12. Contracting Officer’s Approval: I hereby certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. Based on the foregoing, I approve this sole source justification subject to availability of funds, and provided that the services and supplies herein described have otherwise been authorized for acquisition.

Prepared by MAJ Francisco J Mendoza

Approved by

SIGNATURE: original signed DATE: 6 Sep 2016

NAME: Stephen P. Schlabach TITLE: Procuring Contracting Officer