P03_Brand Name Justification M4 Accessories FINAL SIGNED.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Office of Procurement, Acquisition and Logistics (OPAL)

Strategic Acquisition Center (SAC) 5202 Presidents Ct, Suite 103

Frederick, MD 21703

JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL

BRAND NAME JUSTIFICATION

1. Description of Action

This is a brand name justification in support of FAR 11.105, Items Peculiar to One Manufacturer. The proposed action will support the Veterans Affairs Law Enforcement Center (LETC) in North Little Rock, Arkansas. The intent is to award a Firm Fixed Price Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) with a base and four option years to a Service- Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB).

2. Description of Supplies

The Training Academy conducts year-round training events and the firearms and accessories are needed to support shooting qualifications. This requires the Agency to order Colt M4A1 carbines and 30 round magazines in support of the United States Air Force Security Forces/Civilian Police Academy.

3. Statutory Authority

This is a brand name justification in support of FAR 11.105 – Items Peculiar to One Manufacturer.

4. An explanation of the unique attributes of the proposed brand name item(s) and why no other similar item will suffice:

The United States Air Force (UASF) Technical Manual (TM) 9-1005-319-10 specifies the use of the Colt M4A1 carbine (NSN 1005-01-382-0953), 5.56mm. Additionally, the UASF Authorized Small Arms and Light weapons (SA/LW) accessories requires the use of MAGPUL – GEN 3 Polymer Magzine (PMAG) with window (see attachment) for the training and certification of Air Force Security Forces and Department of the Air Force civilian police officers.

5. Efforts to Obtain Competition

This contract action will be publicized to SAM.Gov as a SDVOSB set-aside.

6. Technical and Requirements Certification

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

Signature: _________________________________ Date: ____________

Billy Cunningham Lead Law Training Specialist VA Law Enforcement Training Center

7. Contracting Officer Certification

I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. As this action does not exceed $750,000, the certification below required by FAR 13.501(a)(2)(i) serves as approval.

Signature: _________________________________ Date: ____________

Andrew Montgomery Contracting Officer Strategic Acquisition Center

Attachment:

USAF Small Arms and Light Weapons Accessories Listing Technical Manual