PLU1220 SHEET SSJ_Brand Name_Sheet.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

SF 1009 - FAR 13.106-1(b) SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION FOR

ACQUISITIONS AT OR BELOW THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD

Treasury Standard Form – 1009 (Rev 10/18)

Prescribed by Treasury: DTAP 1013.106(b)

1. Identification of the requesting activity and contracting activity.

The requiring activity is the Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP), Office of Supply Chain

Management, and the contracting activity is the BEP, Office of the Chief Procurement Officer.

2.a A description of the supplies or services required to meet the agency’s needs.

The purpose of this brand name justification is to procure a brand name sheet, BEP Item # PLU1220, SHEET, POLYCARBONATE, General Purpose Sheet; Clear as Glass and 250 Stronger 9030 & 9034 with Thickness of .220 48" X 96". Must be LEXAN.

Contractor shall deliver the parts within 90 calendar days after receipt of award. Partial deliveries will not be accepted.

2.b Name and business size of the vendor: TBD

2.c Requisition No.

3. IGCE/Estimated dollar value:

The IGCE is $17,000.00

4.a Identification of the circumstances that preclude competition (Check the appropriate box that applies).

Urgency Exclusive licensing agreements Brand-name Industrial mobilization.

Other

4.b Supporting information and facts (i.e., the details surrounding the requirement that supports the selection made in 4.a).

The BEP has a need for Item # PLU1220, SHEET, POLYCARBONATE IS A GENERAL PURPOSE

SHEET THAT IS CLEAR AS GLASS AND 250 STRONGER 9030 & 9034 THICKNESS IS .220 48"

X 96" (Must be LEXAN brand).

The LEXAN brand polycarbonate sheet is required for the following rationale:

- The PSI for regular polycarbonate sheets was rated at only 10,000 PSI while the PSI for Lexan brand rated between 10,100 – 10,200 PSI. This makes the Lexan brand more durable and less prone to cracking. Less cracking meant reduced need for replacement sheets; uninterrupted normal operation and significant savings in the procurement process.

- The end-user has used both regular polycarbonate sheets and Lexan brand and the difference was significant – Lexan brand is more durable.

5. Any other important information.

There is no other important information.

6. Certifications and Approvals.

6.a Program Office certification (Requiring Activity). I hereby certify that the supporting information and data provided, and which form the basis for this justification are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Treasury Standard Form – 1009 (Rev 10/18)

Prescribed by Treasury: DTAP 1013.106(b)

Name: Paul Carey Date:

Signature:

6.b Contracting Officer approval. In accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), as a warranted contracting officer, I hereby determine that the circumstances of the acquisition make only one brand-name or source reasonably available for the reasons provided above; therefore precluding competition and supporting the

Government’s determination to solicit as a brand-name requirement or solicit and award to the vendor stated in section 2.b.

Name: Ramon Ramos Date:

Signature:

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