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Abbreviated Justification and Approval Document

For Other Than Full and Open Competition of Requirements Greater than $150,000 Not Exceeding $650,000

(IAW FAR 6.304)

1. CONTRACTING ACTIVITY

Army Contracting Command-Aberdeen Proving Ground, Natick Contracting Division, ATTN: CCAP-SCN, General Greene Avenue, Natick, MA 01760

2. DESCRIPTION OF ACTION

Requirement: ✔ New Repeat

Pricing: ✔ Firm-Fixed Price Time & Materials Cost

Funds: ✔ OMA Other Funds:

Name of Proposed Contractor: Ops-Core Street Address: 12 Channel Street, Suite 901 City, State, Zip: Boston, MA 02210 Phone: 617-670-3547

3. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES AND SUPPLIES

(Describe the services or supplies. Including make & model number to be acquired below.)

The estimated value of the proposed action is: $ 280,000.00

The requirement is to send Government-owned Lightweight Ballistic Helmets (LBHs) to the manufacturer (Ops-Core) for refurbishment in a quantity

. Refurbishment of the LBH includes complete disassembly, removal of Velcro replacement of shroud, rails, suspension, retention, mounting hardware and Velcro. The LBH is lightweight helmet specifically designed to meet requirements outlined in

4. AUTHORITY CITED

(Identify the statutory authority, FAR title and FAR citation permitting other than full and open competition.)

FAR 6.302-1 Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements.

5. REASON FOR AUTHORITY CITED:

The Government awarded W911QY-12-D-0033, a competitively solicited (W911QY-11- R-0005) contract, to Ops-Core for Lightweight Ballistic Helmets. Originally, that contract allowed for , however, modification

. This acquisition seeks to send Government-owned LBHs, which were previously ordered and delivered under contract W911QY-12-D-0033, back to the manufacturer (Ops-Core) for refurbishment in a quantity

. The Lightweight Ballistic Helmet (LBH) manufactured by Ops-Core is the only known helmet that meets the and is the only helmet

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Furthermore, the Ops-Core LBH is the . Refurbishment of the LBH includes complete disassembly, removal of Velcro and coating, , replacement of shroud, rails, suspension, retention, mounting hardware and

Velcro. LBH parts and accessories replaced during the refurbishment process including the suspension, retention, and shroud are proprietary and produced exclusively by Ops-Core. In addition the design, materials and manufacturing process of the LBH shell are proprietary to Ops-Core. The was developed by Ops-Core and the LBH underwent Government testing to validate that in the . Ballistic Helmets are critical safety items, and using third party non OEM parts and accessories that have not been tested and approved by could result in serious injury or death to the user.

Allowing third party vendors to remove the outer coatings from the shell could potentially alter the structural characteristics of the helmets and thereby alter its ballistic protection capabilities.

6. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

(i) What harm will come to the Government if desired supplies/services are not provided on time?

(ii) What harm will come to the Government if desired contractor doesn’t receive the award?

See above.

7. ACTIONS TO INCREASE COMPETITION:

State what actions will be taken to increase competition before subsequent acquisition of the supplies or services is required.

This action is considered a one-time requirement for refurbishment of already fielded and existing equipment; further competition is not planned.

8. MARKET RESEARCH

(Describe the extent of the market research conducted to identify all qualified sources and the results thereof. “Market Research” is defined as those attempts made to ascertain whether other qualified sources exist. Research of the market place may consists of written, telephonic, or world wide web inquires.)

Market research was conducted via contact with industry during tradeshows and by industry site visits. In May 2015, members of conducted market research at the and met with and no material solutions were able to meet end user requirements. In January 2015, members of conducted market research at the and reviewed brochures and technical information from , . The information indicated that no material solutions were able to meet the end user requirements. In April 2014, market research was conducted via a site visit at and no material solutions were able to meet the end user requirements. Also, in September visited NSRDEC to discuss their helmet products and no material solutions were able to meet the end user requirements.

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9. PROCUREMENT HISTORY:

Previous Contract or Purchase Order Number: or ✔ N/A

Previously Competed? ✔ N/A No Yes

Previous authority for other than Full & Open Competition:

10. TECHNICAL / REQUIREMENTS CERTIFICATION:

I certify that the support data under my best cognizance which is included in this abbreviated-J&A is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Submitted By:

Position Title: Project Officer

Email Address:

Date: 08/05/2015

11. 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 techniques to be used to determine fair and reasonable prices are: price analysis.

As part of the basis, certified cost or pricing data will not be required.

If one of the exceptions in FAR 15.403 applies, please indicate.

15.403-4 "The threshold for obtaining certified cost or pricing data is $700,000." This action is under $700,000.00

Typed Name: Paul Yatsco

Date: 08/10/2015

Title: Contract Specialist

Signature:

12. CONTRACTING OFFICER'S APPROVAL

Based on the foregoing justification, I hereby approve the procurement of: Refurbishment of Helmets orderedunder the descriptionaboveon another thanfull andopencompetitionbasispursuant to theauthorityof 10USC2304(c)Only One Source , subject to availabilityof funds, andprovided that servicesandproperty hereindescribedhaveotherwisebeenauthorizedforacquisition.

Signature:

Contracting Officer Date: 10 September, 2015

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