A02 Limiting Competition Under SAT 25Q2112_Redacted.pdf

For All Actions Over the Micro-Purchase Threshold ($}OK*) and Under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT)

Use for FAR Part 8, 13, or 16, Including Brand Name

MFR - Limiting Competition under SAT

1. Contracting Activity: U.S. Army Contracting Command - Rock Island, Rock Island Arsenal, Rock Island IL 61299-8000.

2. Description of Action:

Nature: IZ]New Requirement D Follow-on Requirement

Contract Vehicle: 0 Purchase Order Number W44W9M500600MT

D Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) Number ________ _ D Order/BP A# ___ against FSS Contract Number ________ _ D Order # ___ against Multiple Award IDIQ Contract Name or # ______ _ D Order# ___ against a single award JDC Contract# _________ _ D Modification# ___ to existing PO/TO/DO/Call Order# ________ _

Pricing: 0 Fixed Price D Time & Materials/Labor Hours D Cost Reimbursable

Funds: IZ]Operations & Maintenance, Army Other Funds: _____ _ FY:_2s __ _

Name of Proposed Contractor(s):

Brand Name Buy IZ]Yes

3. Description of Services or Supplies: ln layman's terms, briefly describe the services or supplies to be provided, including make & model number where appropriate. include quantities of supplies or period of performance for services. Provide information for any options included. Include the total estimated value of the proposed action (Do not use abbreviations):

Larson Electronics EPLC2-HB-150LED-RT-1227-125B-56K, Hazardous Location 150W LED High Bay, 125 Deg QTY 114 for XP Lighting

Quantity: 114

4. Authority: Mark the applicable exception, choose only one

D FAR 13 .106-l(b )(1 ): For purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold, urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand name, or industrial mobilization.

Or

REDACTED VERSION

0 FAR 8.405-6(aXl )(iXB) and 8.405-6(b)( l )Brand Name IZ] FAR 8.405-6(a)(l )(i)(B) Only One Source is Capable D FAR 8.405-6(a)( l )(i)(C) Logical Follow-on

Or

0 FAR 16.505(bX2)(iXB) and 16.505(a)(4) Brand Name 0 FAR 16.505(bX2)(iXB) Only One Awardee is Capable 0 FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(C) Logical Follow-on

5. Reasons for Authority Cited:

D FAR 8.405-6(a)( l )(i)(A) Urgency

0 FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(A) Urgency

a. Explain why the intended contractor is the only reasonable source who can provide the required supplies or services. Discuss the unique capabilities, expertise, etc. that support the lack of competition.

b. For a brand name restriction - brand name specifications shall not be used unless the particular brand name, product, or feature is essential to the Government's requirements. Explain why the brand specified is the only brand that will meet the Government's needs.

c. Describe the detrimental effects/serious injury to the mission of the requiring activity or to the government, financial or otherwise, that will result if this justification is not approved and the product or service cannot be provided by the intended sole source contractor.

THIS FIXTURE IS AN EXACT REPLACEMENT FOR THE LIGHT FIXTURES THAT WE HAVE IN OUR EXPLOSSIVE BUILDINGS. IN

ORDER TO KEEP THE DEGREE OF LIGHT, EXPLOSSIVE RATING,WATTS AND QUICK CHANGE OUT OF OUR EXISTING LIGHTS THIS

NEEDS TO BE AN EXACT REPLACEMENT

THIS IS A BRAND NAME ONLY REQUEST, THERE ARE VARIOUS LIGHTS ON THE MARKET THAT ARE SIMILAR BUT WE NEED PART

NUMBER: EPLC2-HB-150LED-RT-1227-125B-56K IN ORDER TO MATCH EXISTING LIGHTS THAT MEET OUR REQUIREMENTS.

6. Publicizing Contract Actions: For FAR 13 actions, the public display and synopsis requirements of 5.101 and 5.203 D do not apply due to the$ threshold, 0 apply and will be followed, or D do not apply due to an exception at 5.202 ________ . Fill in exception.

Requirement to post justification IA W 8.405-6(b)(3), 13.105(c), or l6.505(aX4)(iii)(A)

D Action is NOT a brand name restriction and is under SAT, no posting required D Action is a brand name restriction, under $25K, no posting required 1Z] Action is a brand name restriction, over $30K. It will be redacted and posted with the solicitation.

D Action is a brand name restriction over $25K but will not be posted due to exception Select One

THIS IS A BRAND NAME ONLY REQUEST, THERE ARE VARIOUS LIGHTS ON THE MARKET THAT ARE SIMILAR BUT WE NEED PART NUMBER: EPLC2-HB-150LED-RT-1227-125B-56K IN ORDER TO MATCH EXISTING LIGHTS THAT MEET OUR REQUIREMENTS.

Price analysis to determine price reasonableness by comparison of an adequate amount of competitive quotes received in response to a brand name only solicitation.