B01_Limiting Competition.pdf

MFR - Limiting Competition under SAT

For All Actions Over the Micro-Purchase Threshold ($15K*) and Under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT) Use for FAR Parts 8, 12, 13, or 16, Including Brand Name

1. Contracting Activity:

U.S. Army Contracting Command - Rock Island, Rock Island Arsenal, Rock Island IL 61299-8000.

2. Description of Action:

Nature:

@ New Requirement O Follow-on Requirement O Modification

Acquisition Type:

@ Commercial O Non-Commercial

Location:

@ CONUS

0 OCONUS

Special Circumstances:

[ Not applicable

Active SAT: $350,000 - Standard

Contract Vehicle:

Purchase Order Number Purchase Order Number:

W53W9L0097360156

Pricing:

� Fixed Price D Time & Materials/Labor Hours D Cost Reimbursable

Name of Proposed Contractor(s):

@ Only one Yoland Corporation • contractor:

Any reseller of required brand Enter Brand Name Itemname supp y:

3. Description of Services or Supplies:

In layman's terms, briefly describe the services or supplies to be provided, including make & model number where appropriate. Include quantities of supplies or period of performance for services. Provide information for any options included.

Qualified manufacturer requirements passed first article test, plus build 57 lot acceptance test.

4. Authority: Mark the applicable exception, choose only one

RFO FAR 12.102(a): For acquisitions valued at or below the simplified acquisition threshold (SAT), document the decision that only one source is available and the basis for the decision.

5. Reasons for Authority Cited:

Explain why the intended contractor is the only reasonable source who can provide the required supplies or services. Discuss the unique capabilities, expertise, etc. that support the lack of competition.

Current qualified manufacturer has met First Article Tests (FAT's) and Lot Acceptance Tests (LAT's) requirements for the Upper Carrier Assembly parachutes.

Describe the detrimental effects/serious injury to the mission of the requiring activity or to the government that will result if this justification is not approved and the product or service cannot be provided.

Must be a qualifying manufacturer for the Upper Carrier Assembly parachutes and production assembly deadline must be met on time.

6. Publicizing Contract Actions:

The public display and synopsis requirements of RFO FAR 5.101 and 5.301

@ apply and will be followed, or

O do not apply due to an exception at RFO FAR 5.101(b)(1)

7. Market Research:

Date Market Research Completed:

(Must be within 12 months)

06/16/2026

Provide a listing of sources identified in market research and their qualifications. Specifically addre:

why another contractor identified through market research cannot meet the Government's needs.

Second manufacturer has been identified, but has not yet completed the qualifying requirement, which requires to build 69 First Article Tests (FAT's), plus build 57 Lot Acceptance Tests (LAT's).