BACKGROUND:
The FAR permits 'other than full and open competition' in certain circumstances. The following FAR Statutory Authorities pennit 'other than full and open competition: FAR 13. I06-I (b)( I)(b) Solicitingfrom a single source.
(I) For purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold, contracting officers may solicit from one source if the contracting officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available (e.g., urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand name, or industrial
mobilization).
INSTRUCTIONS:
To request 'other than full and open competition' the requestor must complete the items on this sheet. Each justification shall contain sufficient facts and rationale to justify the use of the specific authority cited.
I) FAR Statutory Authority cited: 13.106-I(b)(J) only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. RFP conducted in June 2010 for environmental testing services. The only quote that could satisfy all requirements while allowing for a suitable test item size was from NTS Tempe.
2) Nature and description oflhe supplies or services required to meet the agency's needs: Environmental testing services to be completed in accordance with MIL STD SlOG. The methods include 500.5 Low Pressure (Altitude) Procedure 1,501.5 High Temperature - Procedure I (cyclic), 502.5 Low Temperature - Procedure I (7 days), 503.5 Temperature Shock, 504.1 Contamination by Fluids, 505.5 Solar Radiation (Sunshine) Procedure 1,505.5 (Sunshine) Procedure 2, 506.5 Rain, 507.5 Humidity, 50S.6 Fungus, 509.5 Salt Fog, 510.5 Dust, 510.5 Sand, 512.5 Immersion, 513.6 Acceleration, 514.6 Vibration, Procedure I, Category 9, 60 minutes per axis,
516.6 Shock, Procedure 1, 20g 1lms, 517.1 Pyroshock, beamshock, 10,000g, 10,000 Hz, 520.3, Temperature, Humidity, Vibration, and Altitude, 52 1.3 IcingfFreezing Rain, up to I Omm, 524 Freezeffhaw Procedure 2, 526 Rail impact (simulated), and 528 Mechanical Vibrations of Shipboard Equipment (Type J - Environmental and Type II
Internally Excited). A data report with photos is also required.
Test item size must be at least 10" x 24" x IS".
3) A demonstration that the proposed contractor is the only SOUTce available to provide these services or goods (i.e.unique qualifications, proprietary rights, etc.): Besides responding meeting all the requirements with a single facility, NTS Tempe is one of the few companies left in the nation that can perfonn Method 510.5 Sand and Dust testing due to heightened envirorunental concerns and requirements. Due to the desert environment in which the systems will be operating, this test is especially important.
4) A description of the market research that was conducted and the results, or a statement of the reason a market research was not conducted: Page 1 of 3 Market research was conducted via an RFI issued in 2008. An RFP was issued in June20 10. With no responses to the RFP, quotes were solicited from some vendors who responded to the RFI.
5) Any other facts supporting the use of other than fu ll and open competition:
We have used the services ofNTS Tempe in Ihe past and forged a good working relationship. Being able to conduct all required testing at one facility that provides excellent reports saves the Govemmenttime and money.
6. Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement to the U.S. Army RDECOM Contracting Center, Natick Contracting Division via e-mail to: [email protected] no later than 14:00 Noon (EST) on February 11, 2010.

Contracting Office Address:
RDECOM Contracting Center - Natick
CCRD-NA-SY, Natick Contracting Division
Kansas Street, Building 1
Natick, MA 01760-5011

Point of Contact:
Ryan colgan, Contract Specialist (508) 233-6186
[email protected]

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