Attachment 1 - Brand Name Justification Ltr_Redacted.pdf

Control No: 21-115

Version – February 2017

Memorandum for Record – Limiting Competition at or below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold

1. Contracting Activity:

2. Description of Action:

Nature: New Requirement Follow-on Requirement

Contract Vehicle: Purchase Order Number _______________________________ Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) Number _______________ Order/BPA# _______ against FSS Contract #_____ _________ Order #___________ against Multiple Award IDIQ Contract

Name or #______________ Order #_______ against a single award IDC Contract

Modification # _______ to existing PO/TO/DO/Call Order

Pricing/Contract Type: Fixed Price Time & Materials/Labor Hours Cost Reimbursable Hybrid

Funds: Operations & Maintenance, Army (OMA) Other Funds: Air Force

FY: 21

Name of Proposed Contractor(s) and Address:

Enpos Korea Hydraulic Co.

1591-2 Songjeong-Dong, Gangseo-Gu Busan, South Korea

Brand Name Buy: Yes No

3. Description of Services or Supplies: Currently the is operating without nitrogen booster assemblies. The Haskel booster part number 80504 is used in conjunction with local nitrogen servicing trailers and is approved by our technical orders. Without this assembly, our nitrogen servicing capabilities are drastically hindered. This booster will save time and money, while reducing waste. The request is for 3 each assemblies; 1 for each nitrogen cart available.

Description Model / Part Number Qty 1 Haskel gas booster can provide pressures up to 4500 PSI. It is air driven requiring no electricity to fuction.

AG-030, part number 80504 3

Period of Performance: 25 Sep 2021 Total Value:

4. Authority:

FAR 13.106-1(b)(1): For purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold (SAT), only one source reasonably available, urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand name, or industrial mobilization.

5. Reasons for Authority Cited:

a. The Haskel 80504 booster assembly is listed in the technical data as approved booster for use on the emergency power unit system. The specific unit listed is the only company that produces the assembly. (Maintenance Technical Order for Booster, 1F-

16CG-2-12JG-00-1)

b. Without this purchase, Osan AB repair capabilities will remain hindered. Each nitrogen cylinder arrives to us, new, with approx. 3250 PSI. We are only able to utilize each cylinder 2-3 times until the pressure reaches an unserviceable level (2850 psi or less); leaving about 75% of the product to go to waste, before replacement. Currently we purchase on average of 625 compressed gas cylinders at a price of a little under a $1,000 each, costing $625,000 annually. With the boosters, they will allow us to utilize 95% of the product before requiring replacement, since they operate and boost lower pressure bottles to required 2850-3200 psi even if the bottle is as low as 500PSI.

Annual cost is estimated to be reduced to $570,000 per year; saving $55,000 annually.

This purchase is a necessity for both local and contingent mission accomplishment.

6. Publicizing Contract Actions: For FAR Part 13 actions, the public display and synopsis requirements of FAR 5.101 and FAR 5.203 do not apply due to the $ threshold, apply and will be followed, or do not apply due to an exception at __FAR 5.202(a)(13) __.

Requirement to post justification in accordance with FAR 8.405-6(b)(3), FAR 13.105(c), or FAR 16.505(a)(4)(iii)(A)

Action is NOT a brand name restriction and is under $150K, no posting required Action is a brand name restriction, under $25K, no posting required Action is a brand name restriction, over $25K. It will be redacted and posted with the solicitation.

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

FAR 6.305(f) FAR 8.405-6(b)(3)(iii)(A)

FAR 8.405-6(b)(3)(iii)(B) FAR 8.405-6(b)(3)(iii)(C) FAR 16.505(a)(4)(iii(C)

7. Market Research: Research of booster systems was completed via internet, GSA catalog, technical data, and phone inquiries to other E/E Shops around the USAF. This booster system is utilize at 8 other bases without any issues. Time frame of search conducted started July 2020 through 12 Sept 2020 and again January 2021 through February 2021. There are no other brands that can meet all requirements needed for 51 MXS back shop.

8. Other Facts: Haskel Booster part number 80504 has also been approved by mechanical engineer Stephen Gibbs for meeting the requirements required for supporting emergency power unit servicing. Additionally, engineering drawing and instructions have been approved for modifying nitrogen servicing carts to support the addition of the Haskel Booster. Any technical questions can be answered by

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

10. Contracting Officer Certification/Approval:

I hereby determine that the anticipated cost or price to the Government for this contract action will be fair and reasonable based upon

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 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.