A06-LSJ-Brand Name-Chek-Mate (FE)_Redacted.pdf

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Limited Source Justification “Brand Name”

FAR 6.302-1(c) - Application for Brand-Name Descriptions

1. Identification of the agency and contracting activity:

Contracting Activity Customer Agency

U.S. Department of Labor U. S. Department of Labor Customer Acquisition Services Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) 200 Constitution Avenue, NW 201 12th Street South Washington, DC 20210 Arlington, VA 22202

2. Nature and description of the action being approved:

This Limited Source Justification authorizes and approves the issuance of a firm fixed price order for “Brand Name” SKC Inc. Chek-Mate Flowmeters, Part Number: 375-0550N, using Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 funding for the MSHA.

3. A description of the supplies or services required to meet the agency’s needs (including the estimated value):

a. Description of the supplies or services:

This requirement is in support of the MSHA. This requirement is for the purchase of a quantity of 101 Chek- Mate Flowmeters manufactured by SKC Inc. and sold by various vendors. The SKC Inc. Chek-Mate Flowmeters are differential pressure airflow meters that incorporate sensors to measure pressure drop across a fixed orifice. Sensors automatically correct for changes in air temperature and atmospheric pressure to provide accurate volumetric flow rate readings.

The MSHA’s Enforcement program is required to conduct periodic atmospheric sampling to confirm that the mine operator has implemented effective controls and to assess approved plan parameters required by the 30 C.F.R. The SKC Inc. Chek-Mate Flowmeter facilitates essential calibration and flow audits, ensuring that the data collected by the required instruments are accurate and dependable, thereby supporting MSHA’s response when necessary.

4. Identification of the authority and rationale:

The statutory authority permitting acquisition of this requirement by Limited Sources competition through this Brand Name Justification is FAR 6.302-1(c) - Application for Brand-Name Descriptions. The SKC, Inc. Chek- Mate Flowmeter, Part Number 375-0550N, is the only product that satisfies this requirement.

Chek-Mate Flowmeters manufactured by SKC Inc. have been used exclusively by the MSHA inspectors. The SKC Inc. Chek-Mate Flowmeter confirms that the mine operator has implemented effective controls and assesses approved plan parameters required by the 30 C.F.R which meets MSHA requirements and MSHA inspector needs.

5. Determination by the ordering activity that the order represents the best value:

The Contracting Officer will review the price quotes submitted to ensure that the price represents the best value

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to the Government and is fair and reasonable.

6. A description of market research conducted and the results or a statement of the reason market research was not conducted:

Market research was conducted via General Services Administration (GSA) eBuy and SAM.gov. A Request For Information (RFI) was posted on GSA eBuy and SAM.gov.

In addition, market research was also conducted via the GSA Advantage repository, and it was found that the SKC Inc. Chek-Mate Flowmeter is not offered on GSA Advantage.

7. Any other facts supporting the justification:

N/A

8. A statement of actions, if any, the agency may take to remove or overcome any barriers to competition before any subsequent acquisition for the supplies or services is made:

MSHA will continue to monitor the marketplace, and should any additional vendors obtain an MSHA approval for a similar product in the future, the action will be competed via full and open competition.

9. Technical Certification:

I hereby certify that the supporting data, which is the responsibility of the technical personnel, and which forms a basis for this justification, is complete and accurate.

Jonathan L. Taylor Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR)

Contracting Officer's Certification:

I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Alicia M. Jackson Contracting Officer

JONATHAN

TAYLOR

Digitally signed by

JONATHAN TAYLOR

Date: 2025.05.14 09:41:32 -04'00'

ALICIA

JACKSON

Digitally signed by

ALICIA JACKSON

Date: 2025.05.15 11:28:06 -04'00'