19.1306 HUBZone Sole Source Awards

(a) A contracting officer shall consider a contract award to a HUBZone small business concern on a sole source basis (see 6.302-5(b)(5)) before considering a small business set-aside (see 19.203 and subpart 19.5), provided none of the exclusions at 19.1304[1] apply; and-

     (1) The contracting officer does not have a reasonable expectation that offers would be received from two or more HUBZone small business concerns;

     (2) The anticipated price of the contract, including options, will not exceed-

          (i) $7 million for a requirement within the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes for manufacturing; or

          (ii) $4.5 million for a requirement within all other NAICS codes;

     (3) The requirement is not currently being performed by an 8(a) participant under the provisions of subpart  19.8 or has been accepted as a requirement by SBA under subpart  19.8;

     (4) The acquisition is greater than the simplified acquisition threshold (see part  13);

     (5) The HUBZone small business concern has been determined to be a responsible contractor with respect to performance; and

     (6) Award can be made at a fair and reasonable price.

          (b) The SBA has the right to appeal the contracting officer’s decision not to make a HUBZone sole source award.

[1] 19.1304 Exclusions

This subpart does not apply to-

      (a) Requirements that can be satisfied through award to-

           (1) Federal Prison Industries, Inc. (see subpart  8.6); or

           (2) AbilityOne participating non-profit agencies for the blind or severely disabled (see subpart  8.7);

      (b) Orders under indefinite-delivery contracts (see subpart 16.5). (But see 16.505(b)(2)(i)(F) for discretionary set-asides of orders);

      (c) Orders against Federal Supply Schedules (see subpart 8.4). (But see 8.405-5 for discretionary set-asides of orders);

      (d) Requirements currently being performed by an 8(a) participant or requirements SBA has accepted for performance under the authority of the 8(a) program, unless SBA has consented to release the requirements from the 8(a) program;

      (e) Requirements that do not exceed the micro-purchase threshold; or

      (f) Requirements for commissary or exchange resale items.

Contact Us: Austin Bass, Program Manager; 478-956-1025; austin.bass@dmaero.com

19.1406 Sole Source Awards to Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Concerns

(a) A contracting officer shall consider a contract award to a SDVOSB concern on a sole source basis (see 6.302-5(b)(6)), before considering small business set-asides (see 19.203 and subpart 19.5) provided none of the exclusions of 19.1404[1] apply and—

     (1) The contracting officer does not have a reasonable expectation that offers would be received from two or more service-disabled veteran-owned small business concerns;

     (2) The anticipated award price of the contract, including options, will not exceed-

          (i) $7 million for a requirement within the NAICS codes for manufacturing; or

          (ii) $4 million for a requirement within any other NAICS code;

     (3) The requirement is not currently being performed by an 8(a) participant under the provisions of subpart  19.8 or has been accepted as a requirement by SBA under subpart  19.8;

     (4) The service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern has been determined to be a responsible contractor with respect to performance; and

     (5) Award can be made at a fair and reasonable price.

          (b) The SBA has the right to appeal the contracting officer’s decision not to make a service-disabled veteran-owned small business sole source award.

[1] 9.1404 Exclusions

This subpart does not apply to-

      (a) Requirements that can be satisfied through award to-

           (1) Federal Prison Industries, Inc. (see subpart  8.6);

           (2) AbilityOne participating non-profit agencies for the blind or severely disabled (see subpart  8.7);

      (b) Orders under indefinite-delivery contracts (see subpart 16.5). (But see 16.505(b)(2)(i)(F) for discretionary set-asides of orders);

      (c) Orders against Federal Supply Schedules (see subpart 8.4). (But see 8.405-5 for discretionary set-asides of orders); or

      (d) Requirements currently being performed by an 8(a) participant or requirements SBA has accepted for performance under the authority of the 8(a) program, unless SBA has consented to release the requirements from the 8(a) program.

Contact Us: Austin Bass, Program Manager; 478-956-1025; austin.bass@dmaero.com

Host: SOSSEC, Inc.

Eligible Users: Department of Defense

Contract Value: Nine (9) Seperate OTAs

DMAero Role: Member

Contract Number: FA81091990001

Description: The SOSSEC Consortium was specifically formed to address the needs of the Department of Defense. It was founded on a simple concept: that collaboration, innovation, and cooperation among a broad spectrum of industry, academia and non-profit entities is necessary for delivering top quality service and innovative technology solutions to clients. Through mission-oriented oversight, spirited competition, and an ever-expanding membership base offering a massive variety of capabilities and tech solutions, SOSSEC, Inc. ensures consistent delivery of top-notch prototype solutions executed within cost, schedule, and technical performance expectations.

Contact Us: Austin Bass, Program Manager; 478-956-1025; austin.bass@dmaero.com

Host: Air Force Sustainment Center (AFSC)

Contract Number: FA857120C0033

DMAero Role: Prime Contractor

Description: This information technology research project sought innovative advancements and automation of the current technology available to the Air Force and Commercial Avionics Depots to support Unit Under Test (UUT) flight-test (FT) and radar data analysis. Currently, the ability to accurately compare radar return data with topology is nonexistent. During this effort, DMAero designed, developed, tested, and implemented the tools necessary to process the required data for maximizing the effectiveness of all FTs by incorporating specific terrain features, providing a complete analysis of the test environment for efficient and accurate verification testing, capable of replaying flight data and analyzing radar returns at certain points in time. The tool is composed of multiple subsystems, an IRIG 106-107 Chapter 10 data interpreter, database handler, radar emulator, and map generator. Other efforts completed under this tasking included modeling, data analysis, data capture, software coding, and the completion of business case analyses. 

Host: Special Operations Forces, Personnel Recovery and Rotary Division (SOF/PR O&M – AFLCMC/WIU) 

Contract Number: W58RGZ-12-D-0089

DMAero Role: Subcontractor

Description: This program provided engineering sustainment services performed by DMAero in support of SOF/ PR fixed-wing platforms. Software and hardware sustainment services were required to support the SOF/PR program office in the sustainment of SOF fixed-wing aircraft. Much of the SOF/PR fleet is aged and requires specialized knowledge of outdated, legacy Hardware (HW) and Software (SW). DMAero provided the Special Programs Office (SPO) the required support when the Engineering Branch (AFLCMC/WIUE) lacked organic SW and HW engineering resources to respond to engineering tasks that were critical in time, scope, and complexity. Major areas of our support included problem analysis/resolution, data reduction and analysis, Engineering Data, TO/TCTO support, testing support, reverse engineering and manufacture of complex circuit card assemblies and test fixtures. A brief description of some of the specific projects successfully completed, has been provided below:

Designed, built, and assisted with the qualification of the next generation Test Instrumentation Data Acquisition System (TIDAS) Test Rack, a versatile flight test data recording and acquisition system which utilizes a HEIM Data Systems D200F recorder with interchangeable signal conditioning modules to record test data in the Chapter 10 format. Signal formats supported include: MIL-STD-1553, ARINC-429, discrete, analog, video, and voice. Multiple LCDs allow real-time monitoring during flight and rapid data analysis post flight. A GPS time server provides accurate, high resolution timestamping of collected data.

Host: Special Operations Forces, Personnel Recovery and Rotary Division (SOF/PR O&M – AFLCMC/WIU)

Contract Number: W58RGZ-12-D-0089

DMAero Role: Subcontractor

Description: This program provided engineering sustainment services performed by DMAero in support of SOF/ PR fixed-wing platforms. Support included DMSMS problem analysis and resolution, co-site analysis studies, systems engineering design and development, data reduction and analysis, environmental and electrical testing support (MIL-STD-461 and MIL-STD-810), and ground and flight testing. A brief description of some of the specific projects successfully completed, has been provided below:

Design and built sustainment resolution for the Boardsite Programmer. Produced an additional CDC A11 CCA Boardsite Programmer, including the creation and delivery of Acceptance Test Procedures and drawing redlines which were used to streamline future acquisitions.

IV&V-Produced development specification, monitored development and integration of Mission Computer Replacement Program by the Prime Contractor. Advised the Government during Systems Integratio Lab, MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-810, and aircraft testing of LRU and its rehosted Operational Flight Program. Responsible Test Organization for ground and flight Developmental Test & Evaluation testing. Additionally provided an airworthiness analysis. 

Redesigned the Electronic Control Unit/Loader Weapon Control Panel, which included rehosting two Operational Flight Programs (one for each LRU) to the Analog VisualDSP++ RTOS.  Performed circuit analysis and control simulation in Matlab to implement digital filters and control algorithms previously performed in analog circuitry.  Worked with the NNMSB to secure approval for live fire testing. Utilized combination of MIL-STD-1553B, accelerometers, and audio/video recordings to demonstrate accuracy and precision of fire control system upgrade.