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BRAND NAME JUSTIFICATION

FOR AN ORDER/BPA EXCEEDING MICRO-PURCHASE THRESHOLD

AND UP TO THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD

(AUTHORITY: FAR 8.405-6)

140808-26-0008

1. Agency and contracting activity. Department of Commerce, NOAA Acquisition and Grants Office (AGO), and Marine Operations Acquisition Branch

2. Description of supplies or services required to meet agency needs (including the estimated value).

Purchase of Test Kit for the new Gulfstream 550.

• Cobra Systems, Pitot Static Accessory Kit, PN: AKGV (RVSM) o Total Quantity: 1 o Specifications (Kit Contains):

Kit manufactured and designed by Cobra Systems to be used on G550 model aircraft in conjunction with the DPS1000 Digital Pitot Static Test Set.

Pitot & Dual Static Adapter – Part No. CSA50004-4-4 (4 req’d) Test Adapter Probe – Part No. TA5000 (4 req’d) Pitot Hose Assembly – Part No. GH-G5P (4 req’d) Static Hose Assembly – Part No. GH-G5S (8 req’d) Inlet Hose Assembly – Part No. GH-G5I (2 req’d) Reducer Hose Assembly – Part No. GH-G5R (1 req’d) Pitot Control Console – Part No. CC-GV-P (1 req’d) Static Control Console – Part No. CC-GV-S (1 req’d) Seal Kit – Part No. CS1500 (2 req’d) Manual – Part No. GVM (1 req’d) Lubricating Fluid – Part No. DG5050 (1 req’d) Protective Case – Part no. 2950Y-GV (1 req’d)

3. Identification of the limited source(s) to be solicited.

ATEQ & Cobra Aviation, Inc

(847) 640-6242

4. Authority and supporting rationale. The contracting officer has determined the following circumstance justifies limiting the source under FAR 8.405-6 and as supported below:

• Compatibility to existing systems or equipment - The required supplies must be compatible in all aspects (form, fit, and function) with existing systems or equipment, and the source is uniquely qualified to meet the requirement. AOC utilizes similar test kits for our current GIV Aircraft. For consistency in training, maintaining, overall support and function. The same brand currently being used is required.

5. Market Research

AOC Technical Engineers conducted a review based on Aircraft manufactures’ recommendations, historical context and knowledge of the Aircraft, of various options from different brands.

6. Technical/Requirements Representative Certification

I certify that this requirement constitutes the Government’s minimum needs and the supporting data provided herein is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Carlos Cruz Date

COR

7. Approval

This justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Approve

Isaac Bright Date Contracting Officer

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Date: 2026.03.16 13:09:55 -04'00'