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BRAND NAME/SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION (FBO)≤ SAT

LIMITED-SOURCES JUSTIFICATION (GSA)≤ SAT

JUSTIFICATION FOR AN EXCEPTION TO FAIR OPPORTUNITY

(ID/IQ TAKS ORDER/DELIVERY ORDER)≤ SAT

1. Description of Supplies/Services.

Part # DESCRITION QTY 83040806 Weight 1P Slot 1/4oz CL5 Accrd TR 20 EA 83040805 Weight 1P Slot 1/2oz CL5 Accrd TR 20 EA 83040804 Weight 1P Slot 1oz CL5 Accrd TR 20 EA 83040803 Weight 1P Slot 2oz CL5 Accrd TR 20 EA 83040802 Weight 1P Slot 4oz CL5 Accrd TR 20 EA 83040798 Weight 1P Slot 0.5lb CL5 Accrd TR 20 EA 83040797 Weight 2P Slot 1lb CL5 Accrd TR 20 EA 83040796 Weight 2P Slot 2lb CL5 Accrd TR 20 EA

The requested supplies services represent the minimum requirements of the government, which have been verified by the certifying technical and requirements personnel.

2. Regulatory Authority Permitting Other Than Full and Open Competition.

FBO

FAR 13.106-1(b)(i) Soliciting from a single source

FAR 13.106-1(b)(ii) Particular brand-name item

GSA

FAR 8.405-6(a)(i)(1)(A) An urgent and compelling need exists

FAR 8.405-6(a)(i)(1)(B) Only one source is capable of providing the supplies or services required at the level of quality required because the supplies or services are unique or highly specialized

FAR 8.405-6(a)(i)(1)(C) In the interest of economy and efficiency, the new work is a logical follow-on to an original Federal Supply Schedule order provided that the original order was placed in accordance with the applicable Federal Supply Schedule ordering procedures (the original order or BPA must not have been previously issued under sole-source or limited-sources procedures).

FAR 8.405-6 (b) Items peculiar to one manufacturer (brand-name item) ID/IQ Task Order/Delivery Order (e.g. NASA SEWP or ARMY CHESS)

FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(A) The agency need for the supplies or services is so urgent that providing a fair opportunity would result in unacceptable delays.

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FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(B) Only one awardee is capable of providing the supplies or services required at the level of quality required because the supplies or services ordered are unique or highly specialized

FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(C) The order must be issued on a sole-source basis in the interest of economy and efficiency because it is a logical follow-on to an order already issued under the contract, provided that all awardees were given a fair opportunity to be considered for the original order. [When utilizing this exception, the rationale shall describe why the relationship between the initial order and the follow-on is logical (e.g., in terms of scope, period of performance, or value).]

FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(D) It is necessary to place an order to satisfy a minimum guarantee.

3. Rationale Justifying Use of Cited Regulatory Authority.

a.) The Items Described in Paragraph 1 Must Be Compatible In All Aspects (Form, Fit And Function) With Existing Systems Presently Installed.

b.) A Patent, Copyright, or Proprietary Data Limits Competition.

c.) The Items Described in Paragraph 1 are “Direct Replacements” Parts/Components for Existing Equipment.

d.) Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Supported By A Case Letter.

e.) Unusual and Compelling Urgency.

f.) Other: If required, discuss any other rationale that supports the use of a brand name/sole source for this effort.

The various Troemner test weights are required for the Calibration Standard Program and will be used in direct support of the calibration of Futek Load Cell and Length Measuring Machines currently being utilized in the US Navy Calibration Labs. The various test weights ensure the required accuracies are met to support the workload. Some of the supported items are, but are not limited to: gage blocks, test indicators, precision parts, micrometers and others. The units procured will be allocated across calibration laboratories based on workload.

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APPROVALS

I certify that the Customer representations above have been verified, and are complete and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that the processing of this brand name/sole-source justification precludes the use of full and open competition.

CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR/SPECIALIST:

Name, Title, Code Phone No. Date

I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief, and that completing this purchase as a brand name/sole source is in the best interest of the government.

CONTRACTING OFFICER:

Name, Title, Code Phone No. Date

RICHMOND.TA

SHELL.ANN.102

3253816

Digitally signed by

RICHMOND.TASHELL.AN

N.1023253816 Date: 2023.04.26 12:54:25 -07'00'