A2 - Limited Sources Justification - Name Brand - Open Market - ForeFlight Mobile.PDF

Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP)

DETERMINATION MEMORANDUM FOR LIMITED SOURCE (SOLE

SOURCE OR NAME BRAND) ACQUISITIONS OVER THE MICRO-

PURCHASE THRESHOLD BUT NOT EXCEEDING THE SIMPLIFIED

ACQUISITION THRESHOLD FAR 13.106-3(b)(3)(i) and FAR 13.501

SOLICITATIONS MAY BE LIMITED TO ONE SOURCE ONLY (INCLUDING NAME BRAND ONLY RESTRICTION) IF THE CONTRACTING OFFICER DETERMINES THAT ONLY ONE SOURCE AND/OR LIMITING SOURCES IS REASONABLY AVAILABLE. WHEN THE CUSTOMER DESCRIBES AN ITEM OR SERVICE, WHICH LIMITS THE AVAILABILITY TO ONE SOURCE (INCLUDING NAME BRAND), THE DETERMINATION MUST EXPLAIN WHY

THE ITEM OR SERVICE PROVIDER IS THE ONLY ONE THAT WILL MEET THE GOVERNMENT'S

REQUIREMENT. STATEMENTS SUCH AS "ONLY KNOWN SOURCE" OR "ONLY SOURCE WHICH CAN MEET THE REQUIRED DELIVERY DATE" OR "ONLY BRAND NAME CAN MEET THE REQUIRED CHARACTERISTICS" ARE INADEQUATE TO SUPPORT A SOLE SOURCE (OR LIMITED NAME BRAND) PURCHASE. THIS FORM MAY BE USED IN LIEU OF THE DETERMINATION DESCRIBED IN FAR 13.106. THE CUSTOMER SHALL

PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

1.PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER 2. ESTIMATED AMOUNT:

BRAND NAME

YES

NO

NAME/CAGE CODE OF PROPOSED CONTRACTOR IF

SOLE SOURCE

3. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES OR SERVICES REQUIRED AND THE INTENDED USE:

4. UNIQUE CHARACTERISTICS THAT LIMIT AVAILABILITY TO ONLY ONE SOURCE OR PARTICULAR NAME

BRAND WITH THE REASON NO OTHER SUPPLIES OR SERVICES CAN BE USED:

5. MARKET RESEARCH:

YES

NO

SOLE SOURCE

Guidance #4 #4 Possible Justification:

(A) The agency need for the supplies or services is so urgent that providing a fair opportunity would result in unacceptable delays.

(B) Only one awardee is capable of providing the supplies or services required at the level of quality required because the supplies or services ordered are unique or highly specialized.

(C) The order must be issued on a name-brand basis in the interest of economy and efficiency because it is a logical follow-on to an order already issued under the contract, provided that all awardees were given a fair opportunity to be considered for the original order.

(D) It is necessary to place an order to satisfy a minimum guarantee.

(E) Any other justification that can satisfy the contracting officer to determine the necessity of a particular name-brand

Guidance #5 #5 Guidance: Provide a short narrative on the techniques used Techniques for conducting market research may include any or all of the following:

- Contacting knowledgeable individuals (Government/Industry)

- Recent and relevant market research undertaken to meet similar or identical requirements

- Formal Request for Information (RFI).

- Catalog review

- Discussion with (communication) among industry, acquisition personnel, and customers.

- Obtaining source lists of similar items from Higher HQ or agency regulation

- Conducting meetings / conferences to involve stakeholders early in the acquisition process.

Guidance #3 #3 Guidance: Provide a short narrative on the requirement this product(s)/service will support. Include information relative to previous awards such as:

- Is the requirement new?

- If not new, was it previously purchased using a contract?

- What is the contract/order number of the previous acquisition?

- What changes have occurred in the market place (suppliers, trends, technologies)?

- What are the lessons learned/best practices?

6. PROVIDE A STATEMENT OF ACTIONS, IF ANY, THE GOVERNMENT MAY TAKE TO REMOVE OR OVERCOME

ANY BARRIERS TO COMPETITION BEFORE FUTURE ACQUISITIONS ARE REQUIRED:

I CERTIFY THAT THIS JUSTIFICATION IS ACCURATE AND COMPLETE TO THE BEST OF

MY KNOWLEDGE AND BELIEF, AND THAT COMPLETING THIS PURCHASE AS A SOLE SOURCE OR

PARTICULAR BRAND NAME IS IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE GOVERNMENT. ADDITIONALLY, I APPROVE THIS JUSTIFICATION TO LIMIT COMPETITION SUBJECT TO THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS AND PROVIDED THAT THE SERVICES OR SUPPLIES HEREIN DESCRIBED HAVE OTHERWISE BEEN AUTHORIZED FOR

ACQUISITION.

7a. CONTRACTING OFFICER NAME 7b. CONTRACTING OFFICER SIGNATURE

MARKET RESEARCH: Currently, ForeFlight is the only application made available on Apple IPADS that satisfies the requirements needed for Army aviators to use while flying.