A06-LSJ-Brand Name_Open Mkt- NP.pdf

LSJ-DOL-25-25

Limited Source Justification “Industrial Scientific MX6 iBrid”

FAR 6.302-a(c) - Application for Brand-Name Descriptions

Identification of the agency and contracting agency:

Contracting activity: Customer agency:

USDOL USDOL

Customer Acquisition Services MSHA Vent Division 200 Constitution Avenue, NW 626 Cochrans Mill Road Washington, DC 20210 Pittsburgh, PA 15236

Nature and/or description of the action being approved:

This Limited Source Justification authorizes and approves the issuance of a firm fixed price order for “Brand Name” Industrial Scientific iBrid MX6 – Part Numbers: MX6-M103N501 and MX6-0D034201, using Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 funding.

Description of supplies/services required to meet the agency’s needs (including the estimated value):

The MSHA Ventilation Division currently utilizes numerous Industrial Scientific iBrid MX6 gas detectors during mine emergencies and engineering investigations. Due to the unpredictability of mine fires, explosions, and gas inundations, it is imperative to always keep all gas detection equipment ready for immediate use. Reliable instrumentation is mandatory for either making decisions during mine emergencies or making recommendations to district managers after an engineering investigation.

Estimated Value: $____________

Qty:7 Qty:5 iBri Md X6-M103N501 iBri Md X6-0D034201

Identification of the authority and rationale:

The statutory authority permitting acquisition of this requirement by Limited Sources competition is FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) Brand Name. The Industrial Scientific brand specific MX6 Equipment is the only product that satisfies this requirement.

The Industrial Scientific iBrid MX6 gas detectors are essential for the proper use, calibration, data logging, and maintenance of the gas detection instruments currently used by the Ventilation Division.

These instruments are used in the event of mine emergencies and engineering investigations conducted throughout the country. The Ventilation Division personnel are currently trained and proficient in using these gas detectors. Other gas detection equipment was explored and tested but could not provide the same duties, accuracy and dependability as the iBrid MX6 gas detectors.

Determination by the ordering activity that the order represents the best value:

The Contracting Officer will review the price quotes submitted to ensure that the price represents the best value to the Government and is fair and reasonable.

A description of market research conducted and the results or a statement of the reason for the research was not conducted:

A Market Research report was created and provided with this purchasing packet. Only one manufacturer of OEM equipment exists, but there are numerous resellers. No venders on GSA could supply both detectors.

Any other facts supporting the justification:

N/A

A statement of action, if any, the agency may take to remove or overcome any barriers to competition before any subsequent acquisition for the supplies or services is made:

MSHA will continue to monitor the marketplace, and should any additional vendors obtain an MSHA approval for a similar product in the future, the action will be competed via full and open competition.

Technical certification:

I certify that the supporting data under my cognizance, which are included in the justification, are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Wendy Hoch Contracting Officer’s Representative

Contracting officer certification:

I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Alicia M. Jackson Contracting Officer

ALICIA

JACKSON

Digitally signed by ALICIA

JACKSON

Date: 2025.08.27 19:37:17 -04'00'