A02_-_Redacted_DnF_for_OTFOC_Tharp_-_D-CO.pdf

DETERMINATION & FINDINGS FOR OTHER THAN FULL & OPEN COMPETITION

(ACTIONS SAT AND BELOW)

1. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED PROCUREMENT: Korea Underground Facilities Personnel Protective Ensemble Doctrine Tactics Training

2. PROPOSED CONTRACTOR/MANUFACTURER: D-CO, Leaders and Training LLC

3. ESTIMATED TOTAL VALUE:

4. STATUTORY AUTHORITY PERMITTING CONTRACTING WITHOUT PROVIDING FOR FULL

AND OPEN COMPETITION: The statutory authority permitting sole source is 41 USC 1901(e), implemented by FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i):

X Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements

Unusual and Compelling Urgency Industrial Mobilization; Engineering, Developmental, or Research Capability; or Expert

Services International Agreement Authorized or Required by Statute National Security Public Interest

5. JUSTIFICATION FOR THE AUTHORITY CITED ABOVE:

The item(s) listed in section one above is available from only one source and competition is precluded for reasons indicated below. There are no substitutes available.

Compatibility: The item(s) must be compatible in all aspects (form, fit, and function) with existing systems presently installed.

_X_ Proprietary: A patent, copyright, or proprietary data limits competition. The proprietary data are described as follows: The Period of Instruction (POI) for this training is owned by D-CO and not the US Government. This training must be the same training that has been provided to the US Army Infantry School for Sub-T Missions. The training provided must meet that same standard. D-Co is the only source of this training and has been awarded multiple sole source contracts.

Experimental Continuity: The item(s) must be consistent with prior materials in order to ensure experimental continuity. Describe the conditions that necessitate the use of experimental continuity:

Warranty: Purchasing item(s) from another manufacturer/provider would void existing warranty. Provide a brief explanation for the use of this reason and the impact that would occur if the item was purchased from another manufacturer/provider:

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Direct Replacement: These are “direct replacement” parts/components for existing equipment and no substitutes exist.

Other reasoning to support a sole-source buy:

6. FAIR AND REASONABLE PRICE DETERMINATION:

It has been determined that the anticipated cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable and that approval of this recommendation is in the best interest of the government. This justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

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Contracting Officer (KO)