Attachment 3 - Brand Name Justification.pdf

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This document is a Brand Name Justification Form for a federal contract opportunity. It outlines the requirement for a specific brand of Flaw Tech NDI Test sets for technical training at NAS Pensacola, Florida. The 82d Contracting Squadron of Sheppard AFB anticipates awarding a single Firm Fixed Price contract. The applicable NAICS code is 334519 with a small business size standard of 650 employees, and this requirement is a total set-aside for small business concerns. The solicitation number is F3V5D44157AW02, and the solicitation will close at 1:00 PM CST on August 12, 2024. All questions must be submitted by 1:00 PM CST on August 7, 2024. The document provides details on the specific parts and components required, the market research conducted, and the justification for the brand name requirement.

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SINGLE SOURCE /BRAND NAME JUSTIFICATION FORM

(SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITIONS UNDER $250,000)

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION CAREFULLY AS

MISUSE OF THIS FORM MAY RESULT IN SUSBTANTIAL DELAYS IN

THE PROCUREMENT PROCESS:

The Government is required to ensure that the procurement of goods and services is adequately competitive. In the event that a certain good or service is only available from a certain source, or that a specific brand of a product is required, adequate justification must be provided. This form must be completed in its entirety and all answers filled out as completely as possible. If clarification is needed, consult FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) and related subparts. Please select the appropriate justification by placing an X in the appropriate box below.

OR

For the following questions, please provide all information available, as specifically as possible.

1. What is the good or service required? (Please provide all model numbers and other identifiers as they are available.)

This purchase requires a Single Source Justification. The good or service requested can only be procured through one specific entity because of its manufacture or other specifications. By checking this box, the requester asserts that adequate market research has been performed to reach this determination.

This purchase requires a Brand Name Justification. Due to pre-existing equipment or technical specifications, a specific brand of the given good or service is required to satisfy the need. By checking this box, the requester asserts that adequate market research has been performed to reach this determination.

2. What market research was conducted to come to the conclusion that a Single Source/Brand

Name justification is necessary?

3. Are there any substitutes or equivalent items that could meet mission requirements? If no, please explain.

4. What is the specific reason for this Single Source/Brand Name Justification? Please include all applicable technical orders, executive orders, Air Force regulations, and any other documentation.

5. FAR 6.302 et seq. identifies the following circumstances which permit other than full and open competition. Please select the option most applicable and then explain.

There is only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements (FAR 6.302-1).

There is an unusual and compelling urgency such that injury to the agency may result (FAR

6.302-2).

A particular source is necessary for Engineering, Developmental, or Research Capability purposes (FAR 6.302-3).

A particular source is mandated by International Agreement (FAR 6.302-4).

A particular source is authorized or required by Statute (FAR 6.302-5).

A particular source is mandated by National Security concerns (FAR 6.302-6).

A particular source is mandated by Public Interest (FAR 6.302-7).

Other

Explain:

6. Please provide any additional information that may be helpful in purchasing this good or service.

http://farsite.hill.af.mil/reghtml/regs/far2afmcfars/fardfars/far/06.htm#P83_11341

CONTRACTING OFFICER’S DETERMINATION

The above justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Date: ___________

The above justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Date: ___________

I have determined, in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), that the circumstances of this contract action deem only a Single Source/Brand Name (circle/underline one) is reasonably available.

The above justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Date: ___________

Date: 08 July 2024
Question 2 Response: I researched several companies that supply NDT equipment and found that the either sold the same Flaw tech components as third-party sellers or did not offer a sufficient variety of specimens to meet our requirements. Some of the vendors I explored include UT Flaw Specimen, NDT Supply, and Sonaspection.
Question 3 Response: Samples from various manufacturers are usually welded plates rather that actual components such as bolts or hooks that students might encounter in the field. using these components would create a more realistic training environment, reflecting field inspection practices in the classroom.
Question 4 Response: Intent is to meet the evaluation aid requirement in TO 33B-1-1 Para. 1.2.8.2 and have a wide assortment of parts. By introducing new parts, we aim to simulate a closer real-world experience, wherein parts may appear visually sound but harbor internal or subtle defects, necessitating the application of taught nondestructive inspection techniques for detection. Acquiring these new parts would yield several benefits. Firstly, it would enhance the school's capacity to accurately evaluate students' abilities, skills, and techniques acquired during their training. Secondly, it would bolster students' defect-finding abilities, enhancing both their techniques and confidence as they transition to fieldwork. Lastly, this move aligns with the Air Force's shift towards competency-based learning and supports the 82nd TRW's vision of student-centered education, thus future-proofing our nondestructive inspection course.
Question 5 Response: N/A
Question 1 Response: Item #1 - VT FlawTech Practical Exam Specimens

Part # P204 Part # P207 Part # P209 Part # P210 Part # P211

Item #2 – FlawTech FPI Practical Exam Specimens Part # P301 Part # P304 Part # P305 Part # P306 Part # P307 Part # P308

Item #3 – FlawTech EC Practical Exam Specimens Part # P301

Item #4 – Custom FlawTech Eddy Current Advanced Specimens Part # ET-101A (Coated) Part # ET-101A (Not Coated)

Item #5 - FlawTech MT/PT Practical Exam Specimens Part # P001 Part # P003 Part # P004 Part # P005 Part # P007 Part # P008 Part # P0012

Item #6 – Cored – Impact Damage Block (#FT-COMCID) Item #7 – Dis-bond & Delamination Damage Block (#FT-COMCDD) Item #8 – Monolithic – Impact Damage w/ Fiber Break Block (#FT-COMMID)

Question 6 Response: The parts currently employed in our course are sourced from the field and exhibit noticeable defects. With the new curriculum veering away from block testing, we aim to utilize this defective samples/parts to accurately gauge students' proficiency in applying Nondestructive Inspection methods. However, our current inventory is saturated with chemicals that render our inspection methods ineffective in accurately assessing students' abilities.
Customer: Resource Advisor
2024-07-25T14:50:00-0500
DULANEY.CARRI.K.1132787898
2024-07-08T07:19:04-0500
JACKSON.JOHN.W.1057727264
Flight Chief: Contracting Section Chief
5:
1: Off
2: Off
3: Off
4: Off
5: Off
6: Off
7: Off
8: Yes
Group11: Brand Name
Contracting Officer: Contracting Officer
Commander: Commander
2024-07-08T08:33:26-0500
MOORE.ALICE.K.1165922251
2024-07-25T08:57:39-0500
GILLEN.FRANK.MICHAEL.1036558705

Date_2: 25 July 2024

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