Justification_and_Approval_-_Heavy_Equipment_Sim_Conversion_Kits_Final.pdf

Control No: F8P3MA9060AW01

Justification and Approval for Other than Full and Open Competition

1) Contracting Activity: 182 MSG/MSC, Peoria, IL

2) Description of Action: This approval is being requested for purchase of Heavy Equipment Simulator

Conversion Kits to include hydraulic excavator, grader, and loaders that are manufactured by Simformotion LLC for the 182nd Civil Engineering Squadron.

3) Description of Supplies/Services: The one-time purchase of heavy equipment software and interchangeable hand and foot controls for a hydraulic excavator, motor grader, and a small wheel loader that is compatible with a Caterpillar simulator base unit manufactured by Simformotion LLC. The items are required in order to expand the 182nd Civil Engineering Squadron’s ability to maintain training for effective emergency response operations.

4) Authority Cited: Only one responsible source (for material and labor) and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. FAR 6.302-1 Citations: 10 U.S.C. (c)(1) or 41 U.S.C. 253 (c)(1).

5) Reason for Authority cited: The heavy equipment simulator conversion kits will work in conjunction with a heavy equipment simulator base unit that is already owned by the 182nd Civil Engineering Squadron. There are other brands of kits available. However, due to the proprietary nature of the heavy equipment simulator, there is only one known brand that is compatible with the simulator base unit and the software that is currently loaded onto the simulator base unit model number G4-CBU-M-2, SPPT12, and LBR0014. There were four contractors that responded to a recent solicitation that stated they could sell this particular brand of conversion kit. Per FAR 6.302-1, the required delivery schedule and lead time involved is 30 Days ARO.

6) Efforts to Obtain Competition: The simulator base unit and dozer conversion kit was originally solicited on the Federal Business Opportunities website or www.fbo.gov. GFS Supply and Services Company, Inc., Logistical Support Team International, LLC dba LSTI, Simformotion LLC, PKJ International LLC, and Vizocom ICT LLC expressed interest in the original solicitation. Vizocom ICT LLC’s originally offered up an “or equal” product. The “or equal” products provided would not match up to the already purchased simulator base unit, conversion kits, and software. The current requirement is going to be solicited on www.fbo.gov for 10 days with this J&A.

7) Fair & Reasonable Costs: The comparable costs may be reviewed on the associated Independent

Government Estimate.

8) Market Research: Ability One, UNICOR, and GSA Advantage were searched for this brand and model type.

There were no contractors that currently carry this particular product.

9) Interested Sources:

GFS Supply and Services Company, Inc.

Address: 120 Eagle Rock Ave Suite 313 East Hanover, NJ 07936-3158 Telephone: (973) 295-7961 Email: anthony@gfssupply.com

Logistical Support Team International, LLC dba LSTI

Address: 2113 N. Davidson St http://www.fbo.gov/ http://www.fbo.gov/ mailto:anthony@gfssupply.com

Charlotte, NC 28205-1827 Telephone: (704) 440-4441 Email: eward@lstillc.com

Simformotion LLC

Address: 316 SW Washington St Peoria, IL 61602-1406 Telephone:

Email: nhurn@catsimulators.com

PKJ International LLC

Address: 12999 Murphy Road Suite N6 Stafford, TX 77477-3959 Telephone: (823) 548-2000 Email: sijo@pkjinternational.com

10) Other Facts: The Heavy Equipment Simulator unit is used to train individuals that will be tasked for deployments. The purchase of this training device allows a more cost effective use of the Government funds on a multitude of different heavy equipment platforms.

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: SMSgt Benjamin A. Reed Date:

Title: 182 CES/CEO Signature:____________________________________

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: Capt Vincent J. Tripodi

Title:

Signature:____________________________________

13) Fair and Reasonable Cost Determination: I hereby determine that the anticipated cost to the Government for this contract action will be fair and reasonable.

Typed Name: SMSgt Melissa J. Grice Date:

Title: Base 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: MSgt Benjamin B. Yeutson Date:

Title: Contracting Officer Signature:____________________________________

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182 CES/BCE

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Approval

Based on the foregoing justification, I hereby approve the procurement of Heavy Equipment Conversion Kits on an other than full and open competition basis pursuant to the authority of 10 U.S.C.2304(c)(2), subject to availability of funds, and provided that the services and property herein described have otherwise been authorized for acquisition.

Signature: