4.03 - REDACTED Justification for BRAND NAME At or Below SAT - 12202023.pdf

JUSTIFICATION FOR (Simplified Acquisitions - MPT to <$250K)

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The supplies or services described herein are being solicited on a basis and competition is precluded for reasons indicated below. There are no substitutes available for the supplies or services.

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Supply:

Restricted to the following source. If a manufacturer distributes via dealers, ALSO provide dealer information.)

Original Manufacturer Name:

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In conclusion, the requested supplies or services represent the minimum requirements of the government.

Describe in detail why only this source can furnish the requirements to the exclusion of other sources.

(what specific characteristics of the supplies or services limit the availability to a (e.g., N0016124RCZ0001

ATI Industrial Automation, Inc.

ATI Industrial Automation, Inc.

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Description of the supplies or services required, the estimated price/cost, and required delivery date.

ATI Mini58 6-axis force/torque sensor, IP-68 rated. The required delivery date is 02/10/2024

Source Selection Information – See FAR 2.101 and 3.104

The supplies or services must be compatible in all aspects (form, fit and function) with existing systems presently installed/performing. Describe the equipment/function you have now and how the new item/service must coordinate, connect, or interface with the existing system.

A patent, copyright or proprietary data limits competition.

These are "direct replacement" parts/components for existing equipment.

Other information to support a action:

The supplies or services must be compatible in all aspects (form, fit and function) with existing systems presently installed/performing. Describe the equipment/function you have now and how the new item/service must coordinate, connect, or interface with the existing system.

These are not direct replacements for existing equipment, but the hydromechanics laboratory does currently own smaller sensors and larger sensors, so these particular sensors would fill an existing gap in measurement capability.

As previously described, one of the goals of the experimental campaign is to build a physical twin, to be used as a reference and comparison model to an existing model. Moreover, the NAHL staff already has the equipment and experience to integrate ATI Industrial Automation sensors.

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Source Selection Information – See FAR 2.101 and 3.104