A02.09 BNJ_Dredge Material Placement Model Supplies_Redacted.pdf

ERDC Control No. 26-3523

BRAND NAME JUSTIFICATION

(Under FAR Part 13)

1. Agency/Contracting Activity: Engineer Research and Development Center – Coastal and Hydraulics Laboratory (EDRC – CHL), ERDC Contracting, Champaign Branch

2. Description of Action: Dredge Material Placement Model Supplies for the Coastal & Hydraulics Laboratory (CHL) on a brand name or equal basis.

Nature: New Requirement Follow-On Requirement Mod to Existing Purchase Order/Contract Number

Pricing: Firm-Fixed Price Time and Materials

Funds: OMA Other Funds: Civil Works Construction

3. Description of Supplies/Services:

a. Description. The Coastal and Hydraulics Laboratory (CHL) procure model supplies for the Coastal & Hydraulics Laboratory (CHL) Dredge Material Placement Model with unique requirements.

b. The estimated value of this procurement is . This commercial procurement will be a Purchase Order. Period of Performance is as follows:

Base options will be delivered within 30 calendar days of the Contract Award (unless explicitly stated otherwise in the quote). Optional tasks will be delivered within 30 days from the date the option is exercised with an overall period of performance not to exceed six (6) months from the date of base award.

4. Authority:

FAR 13.106-1(b)(ii), Soliciting from a single source, (1) For purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold (ii) Where a single source is identified to provide a portion of a purchase because that portion of the purchase specifies a particular brand-name item, the documentation in paragraph (b)(1)(i) of this section only applies to the portion of the purchase requiring the brand-name item. The documentation should state it is covering only the portion of the acquisition which is brand-name.

ERDC Control No. 26-3523

5. Reason for Authority Cited: The Coastal and Hydraulics Laboratory (CHL) of the US Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) Dredge Placement Model Supplies:

Line Items 5-6, 35: these name brands are the only ones that meet specifications compatible with all materials being utilized and the watertight requirements within the CHL patented model construction process.

6. Actions to Increase Competition: This brand name justification will be provided with the solicitation as required by FAR 5.102(a)(6). The items identified by brand name are available commercially and it is anticipated that one or more commercial manufacturers or sellers can provide a Brand Name or Equal solution.

7. Market Research: Based upon the market research, the unique characteristics and specifications required for the Dredge Material Placement model are necessary for the successful completion of the governments mission.

8. NAICS Determination: 332510 Hardware Manufacturing

9. Procurement History: N/A

Previous Purchase Orders(s) or Contract(s): Yes No

10. Commercial Item Determination: IAW FAR 10.002(b)(1)(i), the results of the market research have demonstrated that the Government's needs can be met by items of a type customarily available in the commercial marketplace that would meet the definition of a commercial item at FAR 2.1, to include commercial items with customary or minor modifications, or non-developmental items. Therefore, IAW FAR 10.002(d)(1), the contracting officer shall solicit and award any resultant contract using the policies and procedures in FAR Part 12.

11. Additional information to support the justification: N/A

12. Technical/Requirements Certification: I certify that the supporting data under my cognizance which is included in the abbreviated justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Technical Reviewer