A02.09 BNJ_Keystone_Signed_Redacted.pdf

ERDC Control No. 26-3558

MFR FOR BRAND NAME JUSTIFICATION

(RFO FAR Part 12 Commercial Product or Service, Under SAT)

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

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

3. 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

4. Description of Supplies/Services:

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

b. The estimated value of this procurement is . This commercial procurement will be a Contract. The delivery period is not later than 30-calendar post award date.

5. Authority:

DFARS 211.204 (Class Deviation 2026-O0013) Items peculiar to one manufacturer. To partially implement section 888 of fiscal year (FY) 2017 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) (Pub. L. 114�328), a justification and approval is required to use brand name or equal purchase descriptions� (2) When using the simplified procedures for certain commercial products and commercial services at FAR 12.201-1 (see part 212).

6. Reason for Authority Cited: The Coastal and Hydraulics Laboratory (CHL) of the US Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) Keystone General Model Study:

Line Brand Name Item Description Quantity

*1 Drew Foam Drew Foam 6-inch EPS 3lb foam blocks 4'x8'

Required to meet the

Proprietary Patented Modeling Process

*2 Drew Foam Drew Foam 12-inch EPS foam blocks 4'x8'

Required to meet the

Proprietary Patented Modeling Process

*3 Advantech Plastic Coated Plywood Concrete Form 3/4x4x8

HDO 100/30

The plywood is the only type that does not delaminate from extreme saturation

*4 MRP Supports MRP Supports Pedestals NM-5 5.90" - 10.63"

Must interact with current pedestals for ensuring uniform set-up and stabilization of the elevated platform for the model

*5 MRP Supports MRP Supports Pedestals NM-3 5.90" - 10.63"

Must interact with current pedestals for ensuring uniform set-up and stabilization of the elevated platform for the model

**6 Gallons of Kiltz 2 All-purpose latex primer

*7 Creative Polymers

INC

50-gal Part A and 50-gal Part B 3600 Creative

Polymers INC Polyurea Required to meet the

Proprietary Patented Modeling Process

*8 Creative Polymers

INC

2-gal kit Slide Armor 2500 Star Blue RAL2407030

Creative Polymers INC

Required to meet the

Proprietary Patented Modeling Process

*9 Creative Polymers

INC

2-gal kit Slide Armor 2500 Yellow Green RA6018

Creative Polymers INC

Required to meet the

Proprietary Patented Modeling Process

**10 Sika Concrete Construction Adhesive 10.1 FL OZ **11 Sikaflex Self-leveling 10.1 FL OZ **12 Dowsil 795 Silicone 10 OZ Tubes (grey)

*13 American WeatherStar 5-gallon buckets of Aromatic Urethane 520

Required to meet the

Proprietary Patented Modeling Process

*14 Stratasys Somos WaterClear Ultra 10122 Resin 10kg 2-pack

Compatibility with current measurement gathering computer systems

*15 Curbell 12"x4'x8'High Density Urethane Foam, 10 lbs.

density

Required to meet the

Proprietary Patented Modeling Process

*16 Curbell 1-inch thick x49"x97" cast acrylic, optical clear

Required to meet the

Proprietary Patented Modeling Process

*17 Curbell 1/2-inch-thick, 49"x97" cast acrylic, optical clear

Required to meet the

Proprietary Patented Modeling Process

*18 SONALOK Eesiflo Meter SONALOK 7S (10m cable, 50- The plywood

2500mm pipe) is the only type that does not delaminate from extreme saturation

**Brand Name or Equal *Brand Name Only

7. Actions to Increase Competition: 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.

8. Market Research: Based upon market research, the unique characteristics and specifications required for the Keystone General Physical Model supplies are necessary for the successful completion of the government�s mission.

9. NAICS Determination: 326140 � Polystyrene Foam Product Manufacturing

10.Procurement History: N/A

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

11. Commercial Item Determination: IAW FAR (RFO) 10.002(f), 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.

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

13. Fair and Reasonable Price Determination and Contracting Officer�s Approval: As Contracting Officer, I hereby determine that the anticipated cost to the Government for this contract action will be fair and reasonable. Basis for the determination: price analysis techniques. I hereby certify that this Justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. Based on the foregoing, I approve this brand name justification subject to availability of funds, and provided that the supplies herein described have otherwise been authorized for acquisition.

Christine Shuck Procuring Contracting Officer