B01_SAM BRAND NAME.pdf

SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITON PROCEDURES (SAP)

Justification for Brand Name and or Sole Source Acquisitions Over $3,500 but not Exceeding The Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT)

SOLICITATIONS MAY BE LIMITED TO ONE SOURCE ONLY IF THE CONTRACTING OFFICER DETERMINES THAT ONLY ONE SOURCE IS REASONABLE AVAILABLE. THIS DETERMINATION MUST BE SUPPORTED WITH FULL JUSTIFICATION FOR SOLE SOURCE FROM THE CUSTOMER. WHEN THE CUSTOMER DESCRIBES AN ITEM WITH A PURCHASE DESCRIPTION, WHICH LIMTS THE AVAILABILITY TO ONE SOURCE, THE JUSTIFICATION MUST EXPLAIN WHY THE ITEM IS THE ONLY ONE THAT WILL MEET THE GOVERNMENTS 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 THE

CUSTOMER SHALL PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

1. PURCHASE REQUEST OR REQUISITION NUMBER

2. PROJECT/TASK NUMBER 3. ESTIMATED AMOUNT

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

Synthetic Oils and Lubricants of Texas, Inc. (SOLTEX) CARBON BLACK, ACETYLENE BLACK- Product: AB50%-01, AB50%-03

CAS NUMBER 1333-86-4 / NAVSEA DRAWING# 3261229

5. UNIQUE CHARACTERISTIC THAT LIMIT AVIALIABILITY TO ONLY ONE SOURCE, WITH THE REASON NO OTHER SUPPLIES OR SERVICES CAN BE USED. MOST RECENT MARKET RESEARCH CONDUCTED (INCLUDE DATES & DETAILS). IF MARKET RESEARCH WAS NOT

CONDUCTED, EXPLAIN.

Synthetic Oils and Lubricants of Texas, Inc. (SOLTEX) IS THE SOLE APPROVED MANUFACTURER OF CARBON ACETYLENE BLACK THAT IS COMPATABLE WITH DESTEX EXPLOSIVE Technical Data Package WS16221. Without this ingredient our explosive mix will not meet the TDP requirement, for explosive composition. This ingredient is currently used in two different weapon systems, that are on critical items munitions list for Joint Munitions Command. These munitions are needed for in theater use by end of January FY24.

6. REASON THAT SUGGESTED SOURCE IS THE ONLY SOURCE WHICH CAN PROVIDE THE SUPPLIES OR SERVICES. COMPATIBILITY WITH EXISTING SYSTEM, IF APPLICABLE, & NON-CONPATIBILITY COULD RESULT IN EXCESSIVE ADDITIONAL MANUFACTURING AND/OR

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT COSTS.

SOLTEX IS THE ONLY APPROVED SOURCE THAT MEETS THE QUALITY AND SPECIFICATIONS IN THE TDP. Without this ingredient our explosive mix will not meet the TDP requirement, for explosive composition. This ingredient is currently used in two different weapon systems, that are on a critical items munitions list for Joint Munitions Command.

7. EXPLAIN WHY AN ADEQUATE PURCHASE DESCRIPTION OR OTHER INFORMATION SUITABLE TO SOLICIT BY FULL AND OPEN

COMMPETITION HAS NOT BEEN DEVELOPED OR ARE NOT AVAILABLE.

ONLY THE ITEM DESCRIBED AND PROCURED FROM THE VENDOR LISTED ABOVE IS APPROVED BY COMMANDER, NAVAL SEA SYSTEMS COMMAND FOR USE IN THE APPLICATION COMPATIBLE WITH DESTEX EXPLOSIVE WS16221.

8. PROVIDE A STATEMENT OF ACTIONS, IF ANY THE GOVERNMENT MAY TAKE TO REMOVE OR OVERCOME ANY BARRIER TO COMPETITION BEFORE FUTURE ACQUISITIONS ARE REQUIRED. IF THIS IS A FOLLOW-ON ACTION TO A PREVIOUSLY COMPETED ACTION, SO STATE.

After reviewing the requirements and the Office of Management and Budget's July 29, 2009 letter, I hereby certify to the best of my knowledge and belief that there are no alternatives available other than the use of a noncompetitive contract to fulfill this requirement and meet the need of the U.S. Navy along with Joint Munitions Command critical munitions list requirement. These munitions are needed for in theater use by end of January fy23.

MCAAP FORM 715-24, February 2016 PREVIOUS EDITIONS ARE OBSOLETE