FLW__JA_2019_20_Redacted.pdf

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Control No: MICC 2019-20 Contractor: AECOM

Program/Equipment: CDTF O&M

Version – September 2018 FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

FAR Part 6 Justification and Approval for Other than

Full and Open Competition

1. Contracting Activity: U.S. Army Mission and Installation Contracting Command– Fort Leonard Wood, 8112 Nebraska Avenue, Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473-8956

2. Description of Action: The Chemical Defense and Training Facility (CDTF) requests a 6 month bridge contract with two 90 day options, for the CDTF Operations and Maintenance contract. The period of performance for the bridge is 15 March 2019 to 11 September 2019, with two (2) 90 day option periods (12 September 2019 – 11 December 2019 and 12 December 2019 – 11 March 2020).

3. Description of Supplies/Services: This Contract is necessary to ensure continuity of operations as the government completes a multi-million dollar facility transformation.

The final design plans for this upgrade were not finished in time to adequately define the requirement for the upcoming follow-on contract and has delayed the pre-award efforts that started in September 2018 by 6-9 months. The revised milestone date for releasing the solicitation is 1 June 2019 and the planned award date is 5 December 2019. Apart from the incumbent contractor, there are no other sources available who can meet this requirement. The CDTF Operations and Maintenance (O&M) contract is necessary in order to operate the CDTF and to conduct military toxic chemical training for the Department of Defense and allies. The O&M contract specifies critical maintenance, support, and safety functions for the CDTF that are to be accomplished in accordance with DoD and Army policy.

Period of Performance:

Base Period (6 Months): 15 Mar 2019 – 11 Sep 2019 Value: $1,641,575.41 1st Option (90 Days): 12 Sep 2019 – 11 Dec 2019 Value: $ 820,787.50 2nd Option (90 Days): 12 Dec 2019 – 11 Mar 2020 Value: $ 820,787.50

Total Value: $ 3,283,150.41

4. Authority Cited: 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1, Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

5. Reason for Authority Cited: As described at FAR 6.302-1(a)(2), when the supplies or services required by the agency are available only from one responsible source, or for DoD, NASA and the Coast Guard, from only one or a limited number of responsible sources, and no other types of supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements, full and open competition need not be provided for.

There is no other business that can step in immediately to establish and maintain the continuous operations of this highly complex facility on such a short notice. This service

8. Market Research: Market research indicates that there are two Native Hawaiian Organizations and one large business that are interested in competing for the follow on CDTF O&M contract. At this present time, there is no other business that can step in a immediately to establish and maintain the continuous operations of this highly complex facility on such a short notice for this interim extension. This service is unique and governed by DoD Chemical Surety compliance policies which no other source can meet.

In accordance with Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) 205.205-71, DFARS 206.302-1(d), and DFARS Procedures, Guidance and Information (PGI) 206.302-1(d), a sources sought was posted to Federal Business Opportunities on 24 January 2019 for 14 days and the results were two Native Hawaiian Organizations and one large business that are interested in competing for the follow on CDTF O&M contract.

Contract: W911S7-16-C-0005 Performance Period: 15 March 2016 - 14 March 2019 Competitive Status: Full and Open Competition

Approval

Based on the foregoing justification, I hereby approve the procurement of CDTF Operations and Maintenance on an other than full and open competition basis pursuant to the authority of Title 10 United States Code Section 2304(c)(1) as implemented by FAR Part 6.302-1 -- Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. The estimated value of the Bridge contract is $3.3 million for up to a 12 month period of performance consisting of a 6 month base period and two 90 day option periods, from approximately March 2019 through approximately March 2020. The approval is subject to availability of funds, and provided that the services or supplies herein described have otherwise been authorized for acquisition.

SCOTT D. KUKES

Command Advocate for Competition US Army Mission and Installation Contracting Command, Ft Sam Houston, TX

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