5680 - Fiber Polymer Reinforced (FRP Mat Set) (Landing Mat)

Amendment / Modification

This addendum is to justify the addition of six (6) sole-source, part-numbered National Stock Numbers (NSNs) which are individual components of the previously approved Landing Mat (also known as Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Mat Set).

• The addendum adds six NSNs to the acquisition, allowing the customer flexibility to order individual FRP Mat Set components in addition to the complete FRP Mat Set.

• The six NSNs are identified as non-commercial, similar to the complete FRP Mat Set.

• The solicitation for the FRP Mat Set is currently open, and an amendment will be issued to include these six NSNs.

• The document lists the specific components being added, including their Part Number, NSN, and Source Control Drawing information.

• The addendum states that the addition of these components is not expected to impact the required Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) and Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) cost or price audit review.

• A solicitation amendment will be posted to DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) and synopsized on SAM.gov.

• The solicitation will include DLAD Procurement Note M06 and L04 to encourage offers for alternate products, which will be forwarded to USACE ERDC for evaluation.

Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition

This document justifies the use of Other Than Full and Open Competition for the procurement of Landing Mats (also known as Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Mat Sets) for the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support, Construction and Equipment (C&E) Supply Chain. The justification is based on 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) and FAR 6.302-1, citing that only one responsible source can satisfy the agency's requirements.

• Item: Landing Mat (Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Mat Set)

• National Stock Number (NSN): 5680-01-701-5374

• Manufacturer/Supplier: AMS Industries, LLC (CAGE Code: 65S22)

• Part Number: FRP-KIT-SOW-WP

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price (FFP), Requirements Contract

• Option Terms: One Year Base Period, with Four (4), One-Year Option Periods

• Components: The set includes various panels and bushings, detailed with specific drawing numbers, vendor cage codes, vendor part numbers, NSNs, and quantities.

• The contract will be a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP), Requirements Contract.

• It includes a one-year base period and four one-year option periods.

• The document references estimated contract dollar values (annual, five-year, and maximum) but these are redacted.

• The solicitation will be posted to the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) and synopsized on SAM.gov.

• A Sources Sought Notice and Market Survey was conducted, closing on May 17, 2024.

• Source-controlled drawings (Number 12E2500010) are available and apply to the required item.

• The solicitation will include DLAD Procurement Note M06 ("Evaluation of Offers for Part Numbered Items") and L04 ("Offers for Part Numbered Items") to encourage alternate offers.

• Alternate offers will be forwarded to USACE ERDC for evaluation and approval.

• This procurement is being conducted on an "Other Than Full and Open Competition" basis.

• AMS Industries, LLC is identified as the only approved source with the demonstrated capability to meet the minimum Government technical requirements.

• The document states that although the Government possesses technical data, only AMS Industries has met the minimum technical requirements to date.

• DLA Troop Support will continue market research for future acquisitions.

• The Contracting Officer, Product Specialist, and Senior Procurement Executive have certified the accuracy and completeness of the justification.