B01 CO Special Notice Sole Source Just Fluke signed.pdf

Is my requirement Brand Name Specific or Sole Source?

Brand Name Specifc: Sole Source:

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133d AIRLIFT WING - CONTRACTING OFFICE

JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

Over the Micro-Purchase Limit and under the Simplified Acqusition Threshold

Part 1: General Information

Date:

Unit:

Resource Advisor:

Requirement Title:

Est. Cost:

Name of person completing this justification:

INSTRUCTIONS: Use this form, after completion of the Market Research Report, to document the justification to limit competition to a specific brand or to one sole source vendor. IAW FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) "Contracting officers may solicit from one source if the contracting officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available (e.g., urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand-name or industrial mobilization)." IAW 8.405-6 for FSS, 13.106-1 for

Brand Name specific and 13.106-3 for Sole Source

Your Requirement justifies a specific brand name that is only available from the manufacturer. Only one vendor sells the requirement, meaning there is no competition available for the requirement. Sole Source requirements are rare.

Your requirement justifies a specific brand name and it can be purchased from numerous vendors, such as manufacturer authorized dealers. Since there is more than one vendor, competition can be obtained from the vendors who sell the requirement.

IAW 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), Soliciting from a single source go to page 2

What actions, if any, the Government may take to remove or overcome any barriers to competition before future acquisitions are requires?

AF Form 9 Number:

Name of proposed Brand Name (manufacturer & model number) or Sole Source Vendor:

Part 2: Justifying circumstances

Unique characteristics or circumstances that justify the use of a specific brand name or a sole source vendor:

Document Market Research on "Customer Market Research Report"

Brief descripton of supplies/services required and intended use: (detailed description will be on the Purchase Request document)

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Customer Name, Rank Customer Digital Signature

CONTRACTING OFFICER DETERMINATION

Contracting Officer Name, Rank Contracting Officer Digital Signature

"I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief, and I determine that completing this purchase as a

Part 3: Contracting Officer Determination and Approval

Limited competition of an order under a Federal Supply Schedule, IAW FAR 8.405-6. This form is being used to satisfy documentation requirement of FAR 8.405-6(b)(2).

Contracting Officer Comments:

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 supplies or services hereis described have otherwise been authorized for acquisition."

Sole Source Justification IAW FAR 13.106-3. This form is being used to satisfy documentation requirement of FAR 13.106-

3(b)(3)(i).

Brand Name Justification IAW FAR 13.106-1. This form is being used to satisfy required determination of FAR 13.106-

1(b)(1)(i).

Requirement Title:

Est. Cost:

Name of person completing this justification:

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Text1: Versiv Main Performance Test, Versiv Remote Performance Test, and Calibration with data for: DSX-8000 Modules, Certifiber Pro Quad Modules, and Optifiber Pro Quad OTDR Modules.

Fluke DSX-8000 Cable Analyzer Calibration, qty 40, and repairs as identified and pre-approved by Govt.

Fluke products and services are not available through the GSA Federal Supply Schedule. There are no independent calibration companies for Fluke products. Fluke is the sole source for compatible equipment and the necessary manufacturer-certified technical expertise to certify the equipment. Fluke is the only responsible source for compatible products and services that will integrate with the existing equipment, warranties and maintenance agreements.

Per the manufacturer,DSX CableAnalyzer (DSX-8000 or DSX-5000) modules are to be factory calibrated by an authorized service center every 12 months. The only authorized service center in the United States is located in Everett, WAhttps://www.flukenetworks.com/content/north-america-contact-information https://us.flukecal.com/support/service-centers#north_america

current Fluke equipment is deemed obsolete and warrants complete replacement, the Government will embrace full and open competition, by soliciting contract(s) that do not require a specific brand name.