Brand Name Justification.pdf

1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE AGENCY AND CONTRACTING ACTIVITY

The requiring agency is a USMC unit stationed at Coronado, CA for a Daikin TurboCor TT300 Compressor, P/N 300065374. The contracting activity is the General Services Administration.

2. NATURE OR DESCRIPTION OF THE ACTION BEING APPROVED

This Brand Name Justification (BNJ) serves to support the acquisition of 1 EA, TurboCor TT300 Compressor, P/N 300065374 distributed by Daikin.

3. DESCRIPTION OF THE AGENCY’S NEEDS

The following material list details the complete requirement:

Daikin P/N 300065374 Turbocor TT300 Compressor 1 EA

4. IDENTIFICATION OF JUSTIFICATION RATIONALE

The circumstances and rationale for limiting consideration to select schedule contractors for award follows:

This acquisition is conducted under the authority of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.501(a). This subpart authorizes the use of simplified procedures for the acquisition of supplies and services in amounts greater than the simplified acquisition threshold but not exceeding $7 million ($13 million for acquisitions as described in 13.500(c)), including options, if the contracting officer reasonably expects, based on the nature of the supplies or services sought, and on market research, that offers will include only commercial items. However, in accordance with FAR 13.501(a), an ordering activity must justify its action when restricting consideration to a single source, including brand name justifications. Additionally, this limited source justification will document that this requirement is essential to the Government’s requirements and the market research which indicates that no other brand is qualified to meet Navy’s requirements.

5. DEMONSTRATION OF THE UNIQUE NATURE OF THE REQUIRED SUPPLY

The TurboCor TT300 compressor required by the Navy will replace a part on an existing piece of equipment and the exact brand and part number must be purchased in order to ensure compatibility with the existing equipment. It must fit the existing mounting brackets and plumbing and must be able to interface with Daikin WMC controls. Based on requirement owner market research, no other brand or part number will suffice.

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6. DETERMINATION THAT THE ORDER REPRESENTS THE BEST VALUE

A best value determination will be documented. Prior to placing the order, the Contracting Officer will seek price reductions.

7. DESCRIPTION OF THE MARKET RESEARCH CONDUCTED

Market research was conducted in September 2023. This research consisted of reviews of similar previous procurements and a market survey through search engines of open market contractors and Federal Supply Schedule contractors. Search engines utilized include Google and GSA Advantage catalog using the following search word: “Daikin TurboCor TT300”. A review of GSA Advantage revealed the products are not available via multiple MAS schedules.

8. STATEMENT OF ACTIONS TO OVERCOME BARRIERS TO COMPETITION

Prior to any subsequent procurement the market will be reviewed to assess whether any other qualified sources are available and are able to meet the Government’s requirements.

9. CONTRACTING OFFICER CERTIFICATION AND APPROVAL

Jocelyn McChesney Contracting Officer, GSA R2

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9/22/2023