A02.08 JA Updated (FAR 13.5) - redacted_Redacted.pdf

CUI

Control Number: ERDC-24-3205

(Source Selection information - See FAR 2.101 and 3.104-4)

1 AUG 2022

Justification Review Document for (Sole Source or Brand Name Justification) for Simplified Acquisitions - FAR Part 13

Program/Equipment: Asphalt Chemistry Testing

Authority: 41 USC 1901 as implemented in Federal Acquisition Regulation 13.501(a)(1) Sole Source or Brand name acquisitions of commercial supplies or services obtained using simplified procedures as applied in FAR Part 12.

Amount:

Center/District Reviews

Controlled by: Army Controlled by: USACE - CEERD CUI Category: General Procurement and Acquisition Distribution/Limited Dissemination Control:

FEDCON

POC: Jon-Vincent Holden 601-634-7269

Requirement: Asphalt Chemistry Testing Location: Vicksburg, MS Control Number: ERDC-24-3205

(Source Selection Information - See FAR 2.101 and 3.104-4)

AUG 2022

Justification and Approval for (Sole Source or Brand Name Justification) for Simplified Acquisitions – FAR Part 13

1. Contracting Activity: The United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) Contracting Officer located at 3909 Halls Ferry Rd, Vicksburg, MS 39180-6190.

2. Description of Action: SAR-AD chemical analysis is to be performed by a testing laboratory and the results reported to ERDC.

3. Description of Supplies/Services: The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) has a need for specialized chemical fractionation and characterization of asphalt binder sample materials. Estimated total value is

4. Authority Cited: 41 USC 1901 as implemented in Federal Acquisition Regulation 13.501(a)(1) Sole Source or Brand name acquisitions of commercial supplies or services obtained using simplified procedures as applied in FAR Part 12.

5. Reason for Authority Cited: There is not yet an officially standardized test procedure for SAR- AD analysis. Since this is a complex, non-standard test, accuracy of the results is largely dependent on proficiency, experience, and expertise of the laboratory running the test. To ensure that the performing laboratory has appropriate expertise, the following two qualification requirements must be met:

1. Personnel of the Performer’s laboratory must demonstrate a history, for at least 5 years, of technical research publications that specifically include SAR-AD data on asphalt, in reputable, peer-reviewed scholarly journals and presentations in asphalt chemistry focused conferences.

2. The Performer’s laboratory should have documented accreditation from the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) for testing of asphalt binder.

6. Efforts to Obtain Competition: A Notice to of Intent to Sole Source will be posted on SAM.gov.

7. Actions to Increase Competition: A Notice to of Intent to Sole Source will be posted on SAM.gov.

8. Market Research: WRI is the only company in the US that we identified that has the specific expertise and experience needed for this task and publicly advertises that they offer this service.

Requirement: Asphalt Chemistry Testing Location: Vicksburg, MS Control Number: ERDC-24-3205

(Source Selection Information - See FAR 2.101 and 3.104-4)

AUG 2022

9. Interested Sources: A notice of intent to sole source will be publish on SAM.gov.

10. Other Facts: None.

11. Technical Certification:

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

12. Requirements Certification:

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