B01_SAM Posted MF715-24 Brand Name Only.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.

Brand Name Sole Source –Styliner Mark4 Stylus Marking Machine with the following features. Column mounted 8"x8" marking head, powered "z" axis, stylus assembly, communication cable, controller with PC embedded - there shall not be an external PC required, Style Write for Windows software, keyboard, monitor, mouse, filter/regulator assembly, fixtures to support the 6.43", 10.00", 12.80" and 14.00" work pieces, sound enclosure for use with the Mark4 8x8 (complete with safety interlocks on the access door), and 3 each, 010376 high speed stylus assemblies (long).

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.

Through current market research only the GTS Schmidt Styliner Mark4 Stylus Marking Machine, as described above, will allow MCAAP to mark multiple types of base plugs with one set up. Also MCAAP has several GTS Schmidt Marking Systems on plant with spare parts availability. If another system is procured MCAAP will incur additional costs associated with retraining of mechanics, technicians, electricians, and operators and potentially incur costs associated with extended downtime.

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.

This is a name brand source selection. MCAAP currently has several GTS Marking Machines on-site. Having new GTS Schmidt marking machines will aid in the reduction of spare parts and reduce the learning curve for field mechanics performing maintenance and production operator utilizing the machines. If another system is procured MCAAP will incur additional costs associated with retraining of mechanics, technicians, electricians, and operators and potentially incur costs associated with

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.

Market research was performed, and no other vendors were capable of providing a COTS marking machine that would be capable of marking the full range of assets, the GTS Schmidt Styliner Mark4 Stylus Marking Machine is capable of supporting.

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.

None.

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