Attachment-1_Determination to Limit Competition (Brand Name)_W911RX-21-Q-0060_Redacted.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY

US ARMY MISSION AND INSTALLATION CONTRACTING COMMAND- RILEY

923RD CONTRACTING BATTALION

1792 12TH STREET

FORT RILEY, KS 66442-4160

August 30, 2021

SUBJECT: Contracting Officer Determination for Brand Name Only under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold, W911RX-21-Q-0060, 1ID Band Instrument Purchase.

1. In accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b) for purchases not exceeding the SAT, the contracting officer herby determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem Brand Name Only the appropriate method for the acquisition. A purchase order will be solicited on a competitive basis, utilizing a WOSB Set-aside at www.SAM.gov .

2. This action is to purchase two Willson Professional-Grade Euphoniums for the 1st Infantry Division Band at Fort Riley, KS. The estimated value of the proposed action is . The purchase includes shipment FOB Destination of the required end items. Estimated delivery 30 days ARO. This requirement is a supply purchase.

3. In accordance with AR 220-90, para 6-1b & 6-1c, only professional grade instruments are authorized. The senior officer or sergeant has the authority to make the determination on professional quality. The 1ID Band senior officer determined that Willson Models 2950S & Willson Model 2900S meet the Professional grade quality.

4. The anticipated cost to the Government for this contract action will be determined fair and reasonable based on evidence of competition, comparison to previous purchases, and/or market research.

5. 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 solicitation for a Brand Name Only justification, and provided that the services and supplies herein described have otherwise been authorized for acquisition.

Contracting Officer http://www.sam.gov/