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JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

DETERMINATION MEMORANDUM FOR BRAND NAME ONLY ACQUISITIONS

AUTHORITY FAR 6.302-1(C)

SOLICITATIONS MAY BE LIMITED TO NAME BRAND ONLY IF THE CONTRACTING OFFICER

DETERMINES THAT THE NAME BRAND SOURCE IS REASONABLY AVAILABLE. WHEN THE

CUSTOMER DESCRIBES AN ITEM OR SERVICE, WHICH LIMITS THE AVAILABILITY TO NAME

BRAND ONLY, THE DETERMINATION MUST EXPLAIN WHY THE ITEM OR SERVICE

PROVIDER IS THE ONLY BRAND THAT WILL MEET THE GOVERNMENT'S REQUIREMENT.

STATEMENTS SUCH AS "ONLY KNOWN BRAND" OR "ONLY BRAND WHICH CAN MEET THE

REQUIRED DELIVERY DATE" ARE INADEQUATE TO SUPPORT A NAME BRAND ONLY

PURCHASE. THE CUSTOMER SHALL PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

1. PURCHASING AGENCY: MN USPFO

2. PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER:

3. ESTIMATED AMOUNT:

4. NATURE AND/OR DESCRIPTION OF THE ACTION BEING APPROVED:

The purpose of this project is to provide the MNARNG, standardized and specific Water Buckets. The water buckets purchased must have a specific AWR and be setup for the specific aircraft they are purchased. In Addition they are required to be the same type as the existing buckets. Not having the same bucket changes the controls and rigging requirement for the aircraft posing the safety risk to the pilot and aircraft. Additionally the specificity of operating the controls is important to successful execution of the mission with minimal passes. Also part of the contract will be baskets, carts and accessories for the water buckets. Only the Buckets and specific accessories must be Brand Name justification.

5. DESCRIPTION OF THE SUPPLIES OR SERVICES REQUIRED TO MEET THE

AGENCY’S NEED:

Quantity 6: Bambi Max Water Bucket (BBX4453) Quantity 6: BBX4453 Head – (must be this specific head to fit the specific model of aircraft Quantity 6: Bambi Power Pack (008282) – 6 (must be this pack to match the bucket.

Quantity 4: Bambi Long Line for BBX4453 – 60ft Quantity 4: Bambi Long Line for BBX4453 – 100ft Quantity 4 Bambi Bucket Cart – 60-BBC-1 Quantity 4: Bambi Bucket Basket – 60-BB-1

6. ACTIONS TO INCREASE COMPETITION:

A Solicitation will be posted on Beta.Sam.Gov website to ensure competition and the best price amongst vendors who provide the specified brand name.

7. MARKET RESEARCH:

Current equipment standardization and operator training and familiarity determined only one brand name acceptable to meet this requirement. Several vendors including the manufacture sell these products and the buckets themselves are available through multiple vendors. The MNARNG requires water bucket for Domestic Operations requirements. Water buckets are used to assist in putting out fires specifically in difficult and remote locations.

Current on-hand buckets require life cycle replacement, one bucket is currently inoperable.

8. PROCUREMENT HISTORY:

The MNARNG has previously procured Bambi Bucket Max for use in the domestic operations support. The buckets must match the aircraft and must utilize the same controls and rigging packages to ensure safe operations.

9. PROVIDE A STATEMENT OF ACTIONS, IF ANY, THE GOVERNMENT MAY TAKE TO

REMOVE OR OVERCOME ANY BARRIERS TO COMPETITION BEFORE FUTRE

ACQUISITIONS ARE REQUIRED:

Frequently conduct market research to identify opportunities for increased efficiencies and technological advantages in the marketplace.

10. CERTIFICATION: I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief, and that completing this purchase as a limited/sole source is in the best interest of the Government. Additionally, I approve this justification to limit competition subject the availability of funds and provided that the services or supplies herein described have otherwise been authorized for acquisition.

X Drue Glaze Contracting Officer Signed by: GLAZE.DRUE.LOGAN.1136239240

X Nicholas Slade Legal Counsel

X Luke Thomsen Chief of the Contracting Office

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Date: 2020.08.17 11:18:58 -05'00'

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Date: 2020.08.17 11:43:03 -05'00'