1. Brand Name JandA - Gen Parts.pdf

CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION

Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition)

Section A: General Contract Information

Is this a Bridge Action as defined in the AF Bridge Action Reduction Plan?

Contracting Activity: Form 9 Commodity

Project/Program Name: CEOFP- Generators part

Purchase Request / Local ID Number: F3UUPS4222AW06

Estimated Contract Cost (including Options): -

D Yes

Section B: Description of the Supplies/Services Required

The purpose of the supplies in this requirement is for repair and preventative maintenance of the following gensets located at Prince Sultan Air Base; three (3) C300 06- 300kw generators valued at $50,000 each; thirty(30) CC40O2R- 60kw valued at $27,000 each; and five (5) MEP-1050-1 SKW valued at $21,000 each.

Section C: Justification for Soliciting from a Single Source or Brand Name

These parts are needed for generator repairs for existing Cummins generators supporting mission ops currently staged at PSAB.

The Brand named parts are required for repair to ensure proper function of the generators and extend the lifespan of the generators. These generators are used very frequently and in a harsh contingency environment resulting in regular maintenance and repairs. The cost to replace all 38 units would be $1,065,000 compared to the cost of parts for repair at -- Utilizing non brand name parts carries the risk of failed repair efforts or shorter lifespan of the units due to varying quality of generic parts. Per subject matter experts, using generic parts on a brand named unit also carries the risk of replacement parts not fitting/working as intended by the brand and goes against proper operation of the units as stated in the manufacturer's operation manuals.

Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition

It has been determined that a certified Cummins vendor is not required. Cummins brand repair parts are widely available commercial products and can easily be sourced by a vendor. Utilizing a brand name justification offers the maximum amount of competition available while meeting mission requirements. Other generic parts would not allow proper operation, shorting the lifespan of these expensive pieces of equipment; per SME and operation manuals, only brand specific parts will meet the requirement. Others may reduce life span of unit.

Section E: Steps to Preclude Future Single Source or Brand Name Awards

Replacement parts for generators require brand specific purchases and generator purchases are based on purpose, function, price, reliability and efficiency. Due to these factors, acquiring alternate brands will depend on future market products at the time of purchase, and if genset purchases will follow these guidelines it is not possible to layout present day plans to preclude future brand name awards at this time.

Section F: Contracting Officer's Determination

I have determined, in accordance with FAR 13.106-1 (b)(1 ), that the circumstances of this contract action deem only a single source is reasonably available.

Date Signature of Contracting Officer

30-Aug-2024

Typed Name and Rank/Grade of Contracting Officer Beckles, Kareem R. TSgt, Contracting Officer, 378 ECONS

April 2021 CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION Page 1 of 1