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This document is a Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) Determination Memorandum for a sole source acquisition over the micro-purchase threshold but not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold of $150,000. The 108th Wing of the New Jersey Air National Guard has a requirement for a Tuff Built EXOSphere All Terrain 4x4 Fall Protection Anchor System with two adjoining personal protective equipment (PPE) items. This is a brand name only purchase justified due to unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source. The contracting officer has determined that this sole source acquisition is in the best interest of the government. The related federal contract opportunity is a Request for Quote (RFQ) for the same Tuff Built mobile fall arrest system. This is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 333923 for overhead traveling crane, hoist, and monorail system manufacturing. Quotes are due by the date and time specified in the solicitation posted on SAM.gov, and the government intends to award to the lowest priced, responsive, and responsible offeror.

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Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP)

DETERMINATION MEMORANDUM FOR SOLE SOURCE ACQUISITIONS

OVER THE MICRO-PURCHASE THRESHOLD BUT NOT EXCEEDING

THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD ($150,000)

FAR 13.106-3(b)(3)(i)

SOLICITATIONS MAY BE LIMITED TO ONE SOURCE ONLY IF THE CONTRACTING OFFICER DETERMINES THAT ONLY ONE SOURCE IS REASONABLY AVAILABLE. WHEN THE CUSTOMER DESCRIBES AN ITEM OR SERVICE, WHICH LIMITS THE AVAILABILITY TO ONE SOURCE, 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" ARE INADEQUATE TO SUPPORT A SOLE SOURCE 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 BUY

YES

NO

NAME/CAGE CODE OF PROPOSED CONTRACTOR Fund Type

O&M

NGREA

OTHER

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

4. UNIQUE CHARACTERISTICS THAT LIMIT AVAILABILITY TO ONLY ONE SOURCE, WITH

THE REASON NO OTHER SUPPLIES OR SERVICES CAN BE USED:

5. MARKET RESEARCH:

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 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

fc-int01-generateAppearances:
_8b_ Contracting Officer Signa_0bSidIe1ipW-y3oKOPYKlw:
_8a_ Contracting Officer Name_EhfO5fRSaqoeOrU7Lx4ugw: MR. BRIAN MALONEY
_7_ PROVIDE A STATEMENT OF ACT_dWWFyKo3zgQ-e71MSrA2mA: Provide a facility strictly for vehicle maintenance that is sized to adequately service all vehicles in the fleet.
_5_ PROVIDE A STATEMENT OF ACT_xMsHeIbKfGYdZx*NQZBzkg: Searched SBA Dynamic Small Business Search (DSBS) and Google for small business providers for NAICS 333923. Both yielded multiple providers locally (NJ) and nationally. Furthermore, reviewing other ANG units' procurements revealed acquisitions of the same or similar brand unit. There were no mandatory or preferred sources for this product.
_4_ UNIQUE CHARACTERISTICS THA_fxPS18NzthbsRqqrY5h47Q: The 108th Logistics Readiness Squadron Vehicle Management (LGRVM) flight has a requirement for a mobile fall arrest system. In accordance with Department of the Air Force Manual 91-203 para 13.1.1 and 29 Code of Federal Regulations 1910.28(b)(1)(i) fall protection must be provided whenever employees can fall four feet or more. Currently, the 108th LGRVM flight has no fall arrest system in place. Tuff Built Exosphere Mobile Fall System will be in regular use during vehicle maintenance operations on a variety of different vehicles over the 4’ threshold including, but not limited to aircraft de-icers, refuelers, dump trucks and tractor trailers. A standard approach of an overhead support system built into a structure's ceiling is not practicable as there are no existing 108th LGRVM structures large enough to accommodate the operating range of equipment being serviced. Additionally, maintenance is performed on a multitude of different vehicles of varying sizes throughout the 108 campus which precludes the use of a stationary system. Certain circumstances require multiple individuals on the same fall arrest unit for various job tasks. This coupled with the live training environment employed by the Air National Guard to adequately train Dual Status Guardsmen, necessitate a fall arrest system capable of supporting two personnel simultaneously. The Tuff Built Exosphere Mobile Fall System overcomes these limitations by utilizing an easily positioned ground-based approach, allowing for safe working conditions for two people nearly anywhere.
_3_ BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SUPPL_UM33PhqLHArLIQSUjN*Zfw: The 108th LGRVM has a requirement for a Tuff Built Exosphere Mobile Fall System. The system must include adjoining harnesses, carabiners, lanyards, tag lines as well as training for 108th personnel for operation of the unit.
Fund Type_edit;_vgmgoyByaX6rAkWYYmjkIw:
Fund Type_vgmgoyByaX6rAkWYYmjkIw: Other
Name and CAGE code of Proposed_lW1Kx6QXH9C5bl0Mqo1Omw: Tuff Built
Brand Name Buy_xnvHRHzmWAZDjTpbuUVc3g: Yes
_2_ ESTIMATED AMOUNT:_akGYMKSceUKLCvn4Y1b2tw:
_1_PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER_h9vT5LXe**ASP7p7e0RWEg: Short of Award
2024-08-13T07:52:40-0400
MALONEY.BRIAN.1473105701

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