J_and_A_Brand_Name_HEF_18-7004_18R7002.pdf

Control No: 18-7004

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Justification and Approval for Other Than Full and Open Competition

1. Contracting Activity: 134 Air Refueling Wing (ARW), Mission Support Contracting (MSC) 123 Briscoe Drive, McGhee Tyson Air National Guard (ANG) Base, TN 37777.

2. Description of Action: This justification is prepared for a new firm fixed price construction contract to construct a new KC-135 Maintenance Hangar and Shops located at the McGhee Tyson ANG Base, Louisville, TN. This project includes for two brand name components. The project is solicited under Request for Proposal (RFP) Number W912L7-18-R-7002. ANG MILCON ANG funds are appropriated for this action.

3. Description of Supplies/Services: As part of the construction of the New KC-135 Maintenance Hangar and Shops, the contractor is required to:

a. Procure High Expansion Foam (HEF) Concentrate System. This system is a single source solution for the HEF control.

b. Procure Fire Releasing and Optical Detection System. This system is a single source solution for the HEF generator systems control.

c. Procure the services of authorized factory representative in the East Tennessee for the installation of the HEF System.

4. Authority Cited: The statutory authority permitting Other than Full and Open Competition is 10 U.S.C.

2304(c)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.203-1, Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. It is likely that any other source would result in substantial duplication of cost to the Government that will not be recovered through competition.

5. Reason for Authority Cited:

a. HQ Air Force Civil Engineer Center (AFCEC) hangar Fire Protection Engineer (subject matter expert) for all Air Force hangars requires each base to utilize High Expansion Foam (HEF) generator systems in UFC 4-211-01 – Aircraft Maintenance Hangars. The use of a single Ansul Jet X HEF concentrate vendor for the McGhee Tyson ANG hangar enables the installation to systematically manage the HEF systems on base. The HEF concentrate will be of the same manufacturer as all the other installed and functioning systems on the installation. Providing a single HEF vendor and 2% concentrate for all the aircraft hangars allows for seamless integration between the facilities, reduced system maintenance cost and upkeep, reduced requirements for storage space, significantly reduces the risk of system failure by introducing the incorrect concentrate into the system, and less expensive HEF testing contract for McGhee Tyson ANB Base over the life cycle of the building. Departing from the standardization would not be sustainable, and would be detrimental to the organization. The estimate to purchase the equipment is approximately $73,377.00

b. HQ Air Force Civil Engineer Center (AFCEC) hangar Fire Protection Engineer (subject matter expert) for all Air Force hangars requires each base to utilize High Expansion Foam (HEF) generator systems in UFC 4-211-01 – Aircraft Maintenance Hangars. The Det-Tronics Releasing and Optical Detection System is the only known system not having failed in AF testing criteria. Providing Det- Tronics Eagle Quantum Premier Fire Releasing and Optical Detection System for the McGhee Tyson ANG hangars allows for equipment meeting the UFC requirements and meeting the Air Force latest requirements. Departing from the standardization would not be sustainable, and would be detrimental to the organization. The estimate to purchase the equipment is approximately $87,905.00

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6. Efforts to Obtain Competition: The solicitation for the construction of the KC-135 Maintenance Hangar and Shops will be a competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) issued on an unrestricted basis. The brand name components represent a small portion, approximately 1% of the overall construction project that is being competed.

7. Actions to Increase Competition: This J&A will be posted to FedBizOpps with the solicitation and potential suppliers may have the opportunity to propose compatible products for consideration.

8. Market Research: The following market research techniques were conducted within the previous 12 months:

a. The base wide High Expansion Foam system at McGhee Tyson ANG Base is based on UFC 4-211-

01. There are no known alternative systems that are fully compatible with this system based on lesson learned and experience of the Architect of Record and design team.

b. No additional market research was conducted for the High Expansion Foam systems. This document will be posted to FedBizOpps during the solicitation of the construction project. Any firms will have the opportunity to provide a substitute for this equipment for consideration.

9. Interested Sources: To date, no other sources have written to express an interest. There are no known alternative systems that are fully compatible with the aforementioned systems based upon lessons learned and experience of the 134th Air National Guard.

10. Other Facts: The following facts are identified:

a. McGhee Tyson ANG Base Civil Engineering has set the base standard for these systems for existing facilities base wide. It is in the best interest of the Government to procure the High Expansion Foam (HEF) system for new facilities being built so that there will not be a duplication of cost by having to replace the HEF system with a UFC 4-211-01compliant system at a later date.

b. The maintenance and repair training for these systems is brand name specific, and it is necessary to keep the systems the same for communicating with each other, as allow for spare parts compatibility and reduce storage and efficient training requirements. With multiple brand names, the end user of the facility would need to be trained on how to utilize, maintain, and repair all the different systems.

The costs over the lifecycle of the facility would also be increased for service and annual maintenance.

c. The Facilities Management spare parts inventory will remain manageable with all systems of the specified brand name. For each different brand name specified, a different software system would be required, resulting in additional costs to the Government for the maintenance of each system. By using the aforementioned systems listed, communication and compatibility issues will be alleviated and result in a fully integrated and functioning base wide system. Having the same brand name on all required systems would be the most cost effective solution for the government.

d. The selection of the HEF product line ensures facility safety on the installation and seamless integration and communication of McGhee Tyson ANG Base facilities. While providing reduced maintenance costs over the lifecycle of the facility, training costs & requirements for end users, response time in emergency situations, and spare parts stock costs for the Tennessee Air National Guard.

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11. Technical Certification: I certify that the supporting data under my cognizance, which are included in the justification are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Typed Name: Jon D. Barrett, Major Date: 16 April 2018

Title: Deputy Civil Engineer Signature: BARRETT.JON.DA

VID.1260087009

Digitally signed by

BARRETT.JON.DAVID.1260087009

Date: 2018.04.16 10:52:10 -04'00'

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12. Requirements Certification: I certify that the supporting data under my cognizance,which are included in the justification are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Typed Name: Jon D. Barrett, Major Date: 16 April 2018

Title: Deputy Civil Engineer Signature:

13. Fair and Reasonable Cost Determination: This procurement is a Request for Proposal (RFP), resulting in a firm-fixed price contract award. The contracting officer, IAW FAR 13.106-3(a)(1), anticipates the offered price to be fair and reasonable based on adequate price competition. Certified cost or pricing data and audits are not required.

Typed Name: Randal D. Halbrooks Date:

Title: Contracting Officer Signature:

14. Contracting Officer Certification: I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Typed Name: Randal D. Halbrooks Date:

Title: Contracting Officer Signature:

BARRETT.JON.DA

VID.1260087009

Digitally signed by

BARRETT.JON.DAVID.1260087009

Date: 2018.04.16 10:52:24 -04'00'

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