Attachment 2 BNJ 47QFNA23Q0058.pdf

BRAND NAME JUSTIFICATION FOR FEDERAL SUPPLY

SCHEDULE PROGRAM

Acquisition ID No. 47QFNA22K0016

Upon the basis of the following justification, prepared in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 8.405-6(c) the use of sources limited to fewer than those required in FAR 8.405- 1, FAR 8.405-2, and FAR 8.405-3 pursuant to the authority of 41 U.S.C. 251 as implemented by FAR 8.405-6(b): Items peculiar to one manufacturer. This acquisition is conducted under the authority of the Multiple-Award Schedule (MAS) Program (41 U.S.C. 251, et seq. and 40 U.S.C.

501).

1. Identification of the agency and the contracting activity.

Contracting Activity: General Services Administration (GSA) Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) Region 1.

Client: United States (U.S.) Army Program Management Office for Special Operations Forces, Survival, Support and Equipment Services (PM-SOF SSES).

2. Nature and/or description of the action being approved.

The GSA FAS Region 1 supports the PM- SOF SSES to fulfill a variety of brand name only equipment requirements to procure equipment that may enhance the survivability, readiness, and mobility of the individual operator. This justification is in accordance with FAR 8.406(b) Items peculiar to one manufacturer and necessary to fulfill a requirement of the PMSOF SSES as specified in paragraph 3 below.

The U.S. Special Forces require highly specialized equipment to perform their missions and require specific brand name equipment for SOF missions, that SOF testing and operational use has demonstrated are the only brand names capable of meeting the associated requirements of the Special Operator. The requiring agency maintains the test reports, Acquisition Decision Memoranda (ADMs), Program Executive Officer (PEO) directives and other various documents justifying the certain specific brand name items listed.

The specified items below are known to perform under the stresses caused by the full spectrum of special operations and under a wide range of climatic conditions. Such operations routinely include activities such as reconnaissance, patrol, airdrop, search and rescue, and combat actions.

As such, special operators require “tried and true” equipment, known to function and endure under the toughest circumstances. Substitution of untested or unproven items is not acceptable per the list of required items referenced in RFQ Attachment 1 provides the exact brand names required for this order and the required operational testing of the equipment to meet the stringent requirements of Special Operations Forces. Accordingly, this requirement warrants a brand-name specification, no substitutions allowed.

3. A complete description of the supplies and/or services required to meet the agency’s needs.

This brand-name justification is in support of the Special Forces acquisition and all equipment listed in RFQ Attachment 1 and the table below with the brand name item description, OEM, part number and estimated quantity. The brand name is Oakley. The estimated value of the total order is $120,540.00. This is just an estimated value and will be finalized upon award.

ITEM P/N NSN OEM QTY

SPECTACLE KIT WITH TWO FRAMES AND CLEAR,

TR22, TR45, AND LASER LENS (MARSOC KIT) OO9296-3244

8465-01-707- 3910 Oakley 492

4. An identification of the Brand Name rationale, and if applicable, a demonstration of the contractor’s unique qualifications to provide the required supply or service.

This justification and the resulting order referenced in paragraph 3 above are made under FAR 8.405-6(b)(1). The United States Special Forces units are composed of the nation’s elite war fighters, specializing in counterterrorism, direct action, foreign internal defense, special reconnaissance, and unconventional warfare. Located in Natick, Massachusetts, the U.S. Army Soldier Systems Center is responsible for research, development, and management of technologies and equipment used by Special Forces and other soldiers during their missions.

These technologies and equipment include food, clothing, shelter, airdrop systems, medical equipment, as well as Soldier support systems. The items shown in RFQ Attachment 1 are to support USSOCOM missions and is highly specialized and validated for use by SOF and the supplies have undergone the stringent testing required by USSOCOM directives and is the only manufactured equipment that can meet the requirements for the resulting order.

5. A determination by the ordering activity Contracting Officer that the order represents the best value consistent with FAR 8.404(d) and FAR 8.405-2(d).

By competitively soliciting an RFQ off SAM using competitive procedures, the ordering activity has concluded that the resulting order will represent the best value (as defined in FAR 2.101) and will result in the lowest overall cost alternative (considering price, special features, administrative costs, etc.) to meet the Government’s needs. Market research has shown there are at least seven vendors that are capable of submitting quotes for this requirement via open market pricing. A GSA RFQ will be posted to SAM to vendors who search PSC 8465 - Individual Equipment and NAICS 3156990 – Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing. The pricing per equipment and/or supply item will be reviewed against the independent government cost estimate and available current commercial item pricing list to ensure pricing is in line with the current market price or lower. The delivery timeframe will be reviewed to ensure the delivery schedule is within the Government’s requested time frame.

6. A statement of the actions, if any, the agency will take to remove or overcome any barriers that led to restricted consideration before any subsequent acquisition for supplies and services is made.

Special Operations Forces require highly specialized brand name items. The client agency for this order, PM-SOF SSES, acquires only those specific items that are validated for use by USSOCOM. However, PM-SOF SSES performs research and development and continually monitors the market, subjecting new potential technical solutions to the rigorous testing required to validate new items, as well as to invalidate obsolete products and prevent their further use. There is competition available for multiple offerors for this brand name justification.

The ordering activity Contracting Officer’s certification that the justification is accurate and complete to the best of the Contracting Officer’s knowledge and belief and evidence that the supporting data that form a basis for the justification have been certified as complete and accurate by technical/program personnel.